Sun 28/08/14 Staying at the Mataranka Homestead Campgrounds. Several peacocks/hens strutting about the place. Found ourselves a nice shady site and is only 100mt walk to Rainbow Thermal Springs. Kids couldn't wait to take a dip, so after a speedy setup, we were soaking in the warm, thermal pools. The water stays at a constant 34oC all year round and an amazing 30.5 million litres pass through the springs EVERY DAY! It is crystal clear and LBA (the only ones weari...

Fri 22/08/14 Arrived at Riverview Top Tourist Park approx. 5pm. Setup and had intended going to supermarket, but we all too tired so kids allowed to choose dinner...Maccas it is. Only going to be a short stay this time, as we touristed through here on our way to Darwin. Sat 23/08/14 Several loads of laundry took up the morning followed by grocery shopping and back to van for quick lunch before heading out to Top Didj Cultural Experience. Local indigenous tribes...

Sun 17/08/14 Heading 290kms into Kakadu today. Stops for snaps & snacks at Humpty Doo Pub, Bark Hut Inn, & Jabiru. Visited Bowali Cultural Centre, then headed to Gagadju Lodge at Cooinda. Arrived around 5pm, very nice spot. Spent evening chatting with our neighbours, Parul and her 9 y/o son, Khyan, who are out here touring for a few weeks from the U.K. Kids got along great, kicking footy and talking minecraft (of course). Khyan had his tandoori in our v...

Wed 06/08/14 Arrived at Howard Springs Big 4 around 3pm; Hello Mummar & Granddad, good to see you!!! L&W flown up for a 2 week visit, arriving a few days before us, so have had some time to look around a bit already. Kids were out of the car and vanished into Mummars & Granddads cabin in a flash; M&K left to setup sans helpers. L&W's cabin has a triple bunk so kids promptly relocated all their sleeping gear to the cabin, then put bathers on...

Sun 03/08/14 Five hour drive to Katherine today. Stopped at Timber Creek for fuel and food - saw some pics in the store of huge salty trying to drag in a braham cow - scary stuff. The Victoria River flows through here and is known for its high concentration of saltys and good barra fishing; not convinced fishing where lots of crocs reside is the best idea? Had another roadside stop for the fidgeting passengers, hot driving today, 38oC. Arrived at Katherine Big4...