Billabong Sign

Day 83 Jabiru to Katherine

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September 25th 2010
Day 83 Jabiru to Katherine (Fri 24th Sept) Up, had breakfast and all packed to go by 0730 this morning. Our first stop was up a little hill to see some old shelters with some more rock art. Some gorgeous views, interesting art, and even a little exercise to start the day... We made a stop by a billabong to see the birds, then we also stopped by a waterhole for lunch and a swim. I skipped on ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Katherine » Katherine Gorge

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more