Been to Darwin

hi jules we will think of you in 6 weeks as we head for darwin then .was up there in 95 and looking forward to this trip because i wont be working where did you stay in katherine.we are stayiny at the palms aswell although i must start booking the sites or we will be sleeping on the beach sounds like you had a great time but as they say all great things come to an end
steve89 nissan looking foward to august and more travelling

Hi Jules, sounds like you’ve been bitten by the Top End Bug! It sure is a great place.
We too get annoyed at people calling Kakadu – Kakadon’t – a couple of people that were telling us this had never even been to Kakadu! I’m sure if you just drove in on the black top, out to Jabaru and back out again you would not think much of the place. But spend a week or two there and explore the place and WOW!
Cheers
Alex

Jules, I agree with you about Ubirr rock. Looking out over the flood plain from the rock I felt as if I had gone back to the era of the dinosaurs (OK, I am one). Its one of those images you never forget. I hope you can post your panorama somewhere so we can all have a look. I remember the mozzies were pretty fierce, and was grateful for the fly screen on the swag.

Jules,

Top post! We had the pleasure of living in Darwin for a year in the late 90's and had a fantastic time. So much to see, so much to do and a real camper/4WDriver paradise. It annoys me when I hear people say give Kakadu a miss, go for Litchfield. Honestly you can't really compare the two. We loved both places but visited Litchfield more often because it is easily accessible as a day trip from Darwin. It is much smaller than Kakadu with spectacular waterfalls etc because it basically encompasses sandstone escarpments. BTW, did you do the 4WD southern access route along the Reynolds River to the Daly River Road? Excellent drive!

Kakadu on the other hand consists of the Alligator and Mary River floodplains and is bordered by the Arnhem escarpment. It is much bigger than Litchfield so as you say, you really need a week or more to see it. We had the pleasure of visiting Kakadu through all seasons, with something different to see each time. One word for Yellow Waters - WOW!!! When we first visited on hols years ago, everyone said do the morning cruise for more active wildlife etc. Now we've had the pleasure of doing it at all times of day and throughout the dry and wet seasons. The reflections across the water of the huge thunderheads seen on the evening cruise during the wet season have to be seen to be believed. WOW!!!

Can't wait to go back.

:o) Melissa Petrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper