by Andrea Rowe | Sep 17, 2014
And much of the Top End’s tourist experiences today help tell a fascinating story of Darwin, with it’s history remarkably well preserved. Darwin became an important base for the Allies in the lead-up to World War II. Darwin became the first mainland site in...
by Andrea Rowe | Sep 15, 2014
When you are hanging out in Jabiru – all roads lead to one spiritual moment – a sunset at Ubirr. Jabiru is a great base for a good few hours spent at the Bowali Visitor Centre with a library affording us some quiet reading time, and stylish interpretation...
by Andrea Rowe | Sep 14, 2014
Sorry Business forms a sombre backdrop during our visit in Kakadu, and becomes more prevalent as we cruise into Jabiru for supplies. Red ochre streaks are smeared across the bank, the library, signposts, vehicles, skin – they mark the buildings of Jabiru and beyond,...
by Andrea Rowe | Sep 14, 2014
Cooinda is the perfect base to head off on our Yellow Water Cruise. We’ve seen so much of this park from lookouts and at the base of waterfalls, now it’s time to check it out from the water. The picturesque Yellow Water Billabong and tributaries of the South Alligator...
by Andrea Rowe | Sep 12, 2014
In this nearly 20, 000 square km park there’s quite a few waterfalls and swimming holes to explore. We are so glad that someone tipped us off about Maguk / Barramundi Falls. I’m calling it the unsung hero of Kakadu. This Quiet Achiever was a short 1 km stroll in the...
by Andrea Rowe | Sep 10, 2014
At a mere two billion years old, the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park is one of Australia’s most coveted “Must See” destination. It’s an internationally recognised ecological and cultural treasure. Check it out? Don’t mind if I do! There’s over 1, 600...
