Mataranka Servo

From Olga to Brolga

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June 15th 2013
We head from Mataranka to Kakadu via Kathrine and Pine Creek. Just as we leave Mataranka we fill up with fuel, but need to push past the Brolga's milling around the bowsers. (hope they are getting cheaper fuel than me!) Much to Reuben and Matilda's pleasure we do some more hiking to lookouts, Jim Jim Falls (finally get to push the 4WD button) and check out some Billabongs. Haven't had to use the B ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Kakadu National Park

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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