Question for the Darwin residents !

Hi Spider,
lived there for 4 years (late80s, eary 90s) depending on age and fitness humidity can really knock you around, I would not sugest camping for a short visit, stay in A/C accommodation so at least you can sleep.

Yep when the buildup breaks it rains every day, best bet stand in the middle of the yard with thumb over top of stubby and enjoy.

Not sure of access as I understand most of the dirt roads have been sealed

Its great but sticky if you can sleep you will enjoy

Rgds
Ian

Hi mate,

I would advise if you hire a car for a day trip to Lichfield that it shouldn't be a problem. If you turn off at Bachelor and go in the tarred way you will get there no worries. Once in location it might be a different situation. If the wet has hit, then a lot of the water ways might be closed to swimming. I recommend ringing ahead.Katherine and Mataranka should be fine in January but remember that from Darwin the Katherine River can flood if the wet is big and you wont be able to cross the bridge to get into town.

The rain usually hits in the afternoon for about an hour or two, but remember it can also rain a lot in the morning, especially if you are on a motorbike.

Once the Wet does hit, it will be humid but relief will arrive in the rain. If it is a late wet and the build up is still in place, you might feel the pinch.

Hope that helps mate. Remember only drive on the hard stuff and you should be fine. The NT Gov have a great web site for its national parks and that gives you the contact numbers.

Cheers mate

Hello,
We went down to Litchfield Nat. Park yesterday,Wangi Falls were closed for swimming but we did the walk to the top of the waterfall very nice. You can still swim at Buley Rockhole which is great.
No problem getting to any of your destinations by two wheel drive at the moment however there is a monsoon predicted for the next week which may or may not eventuate so check out road conditions when you get up here.
all the best
John