On the way to WA

We spent a few days in Darwin to recuperate and then headed south for Litchfield NP. On the way we stopped at a few places, in particular was one of Craig's favourite spots near Darwin, Berry Springs.

This very deep, aqua coloured swimming hole is perfect for relaxing in and Craig spent many a weekend swimming here when he was in Darwin.
Camped the night near Florence Falls in Litchfield NP. We walked to the falls late in the afternoon and had the place pretty much to ourselves as we paddled under the falls. Sophie was recovering from an ear infection so she couldn't go underwater though.

 

Merten's Water Monitor Varanus mertensi

Magnetic termite mounds. They're flat and most have their flat sides facing east and west

Headed for Kakadu the next morning. The fees in this place are rediculous, $25 each adult just for park entry plus camping fees are extra! Camped at Gunlom Falls on the southern end of the park. What a brilliant spot and one of the highlights of our trip so far. The camp sites are at the base of the tall falls and a half hour steep climb brings you to the lip of the falls. You can swim at the top and enjoy a panoramic view across the plains. We managed to 'accidentally' leave without paying the park entry fees. What a pity.

On the way up Gunlom Falls

The lip of Gunlom Falls

At the edge (it wasn't as dangerous as it looks, there was a ledge beneath)

The bird life up here is amazing but we are yet to see the billabongs where its is even better. Parrys Lagoon near Kununurra is apparently a good spot for this.

Clockwise from top left: Apostle Birds, Red-winged Parrots, Brown Honeyeater, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike.

The next morning at Gunlom Falls we noticed our trailer batteries had gone flat overnight and the fridge stopped running. Had this checked out and was found that the wires were melted due to poor wiring and fuse setup. Also when closing the camper trailer top the gas strut snapped off at it's mount! Theses were both fixed later in Katherine after having to spend most of the day there. Camped last night in Katherine.

Just met up with Trevor, Ria, Dean and Rhianna this morning in Katherine and are heading to Kununurra in WA.