Best Be Careful at Lunchtime

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The Greyhound pass not only included the journey to Kakadu, but a tour round as well. On the way there, we stopped off at some termite mounds. These were huge, easily 10 foot tall, and there were thousands of them everywhere.

Upon arrival at Kakadu we went on our tour round. One of the highlights was the Aboriginal paintings at Nourlangie Rock which were literally thousands of years old. Successive generations of Aborigines had 'touched-up' these paintings, until now that is. Elaborate measures had been employed to protect the paintings, as when they fade now, they'll be gone forever.

The best way to see Kakadu is by boat, so we booked to go on a boat tour the following day. This meant another early start as the main attraction are the crocs and they tend to hide underwater when it gets hot later in the day to stay cool.

Kakadu was a wonderful place - a photographer's dream - but the disappointing thing was that you were not able to wander off on your own and explore, not unless you fancied being lunch that is!

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Photos

Kakadu Saltwater Crocodile
A sleeping crocodile by the Yellow Water during our boat tour

Another Crocodile
Another crocodile by the Yellow Water

Yellow Water
Tropical wetlands in Kakadu National Park

Yellow Water
More tropical wetlands

Aboriginal Rock Art
Aboriginal Rock Paintings at Nourlangie Rock

Aboriginal Rock Art
More Aboriginal Rock Paintings at Nourlangie Rock

Giant Termite Mound
A quick stop on the way to Kakadu National Park