Moving to NT in July.
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:01
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Twinkles
I'm hoping to move to NT this July to teach at Woolaning, 2 hours from
Darwin, for 6 months. Don't know at this stage if it will be for longer.
Is anyone reading this involved in agriculture or horticulture in NT? I'd be interested to get some information.
Also I hope to have some time to 4wd while I'm up there. I'd like to do
Kakadu and the Bungle Bungles as
well as any short trips to the coast. I'd like to join in with a club or group if it fits in with time constraints.
Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:16
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:16
What a great opportunity Twinkles. I'm envious.
Have just had two friends who've recently graduated from Uni head to Wadeye (port Keats) to teach on a 2 year contract. A bit of an eye opener for a couple of country kids. The Bungle Bungles is a great trip but I hope you'll have the time to stop and explore
Kununurra and the
Gregory National Park.
Well worth the visit.
A trip down through the
Gregory NP to Humbert River and then south to Mount Sanford and Wave
Hill (of 1970's land rights struggle) to the Buntine is a great drive. You can then head down the Cattle Way (can't quite remember the name) on the Buntine Hwy and Duncan Road to
Halls creek, Back up to Purnululu and
Kununurra. A great trip if you have the time (and don't forget that
Mitchell Falls is only 2 days from
Kununurra).
You'll have a ball. Allow youself 4 months to get
home the long way ;-)
Mick
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:20
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:20
Hi Mick
My son James is working at Wadeye, at the new Gas terminal. James is a surveyor and is a real change to the Cooper Basin where he was working previously. He said he is on count down to get back to Moomba.
How are things going for this years trip planning??
Take care
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 22:42
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 22:42
G'day Stephen,
I'll belt you out an email over the next few days. Who has time to plan at the moment??? Not me. I think the Gawlers will be on hold till next year.
Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 02:03
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 02:03
Thanks Mick. Don't think I'll have enough time for all of that. I'll be very busy starting up a program at the school.
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 23:47
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 23:47
You will enjoy Woolaning, it's right on the edge of
Litchfield national park; so you will have heaps to explore. very easy to do day trips from there into
litchfield NP. No doubt the work will be intensive, but you will have great opportunities to explore as
well.
You will be very welcome at the TLCC (Toyota Land Cruiser Club); we don't just have members with cruisers; it's open to all comers). We have lots of trips to to suit a variety of interests.
Welcome to the NT and enjoy.
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 02:08
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 02:08
Thanks Fred. I'll be in touch.
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