After thinking we’d stay a few nights in Kakadu, we ended up staying for almost 2 weeks, partly due to the hospitality of Justin and his lovely family, partly due to the fact that Kakadu is amazing. Almost 2 weeks and I feel we barely scratched the surface. (Didnt make it to Jim Jim falls- Kakadu’s greatest highlight, didnt make it back to Arneham Land either).
We saw some ancient rock art on the Nourlangie hike. At least 10,000 years old, most likely more.
Went hiking and swimming in Maguk. Maguk is about one of the only waterholes you can safely swim. The hike was not the easiest, but well worth it.
There are various cultural activities on at different times. My favourite was the traditional painting class. In the heat of the day, sweat dripping, children whingeing, I forgot everything and purely enjoyed my turn at traditional painting. The kids eventually got into it too.
Best way to cool down is a dip in the pool. The pool in Cooinda was a good one.
The visitor centre in Bowali was interesting, with some information about the history of mining. The areas that have deposits of Uranium, are known by traditional owners as “sickness areas.”
Tried to fish for some barramundi at Cahill’s Crossing, but had no luck, much to Jett’s disappointment.
We’ve come back to Darwin to relax for a few days after the adventures of Kakadu, and to stock up on some necessities before we head off into the WA wilderness. We’re staying at a Big 4 (my favourite)! and not doing too much for the next few days.
In the mornings a muster of peacocks parade past our caravan to say good morning. One of the males put on a bit of a show this morning. (They’ve been coming past again in the early evening too)
We went to Howard Springs Nature Park in the morning and fed the giant barramundi that live in the springs there.
And some Big 4 fun.
