Day 27. 4th August Oh dear! We actually got our act together and set off in good time to explore Gunlom Falls, clear plunge pool and waterfall, on Susie and Ronnie's recommendation. On the way down the road I was reading up on crocodile safely swimming. And it didn't sound all that positive. Despite the crocodile management zone there still remains risk the estuarine (saltwater) crocs may move into any plunge pool or waterway! If visitors choose to swim they do ...

Day 26 3rd August Jabiru to Cooinda Packed up from Kakadu Lodge, Jabiru and went south to access other regions of Kakadu. Checked into Cooinda Lodge and campground (we booked ahead). Called Mimi for her birthday. Matilda- We walked to a billabong, we took photos. Dad was being silly and going close to the edge looking for crocodiles. Then we went to the aboriginal shop (cultural centre) We watched a turtle getting eaten on TV, I learnt that when they went fis...

Day 25 2nd August By Olivia OHD- We wake up ready to start our day and set off on an adventure. We head off to the Bowali visitors centre, on the way we saw a hotel shaped like a crocodile, it even had teeth. Also we wanted to go to the uranium mine but your not allowed alcohol and you know Mum and Dad (there's alcohol in the van. Ranger Mine have a Zero Alcohol tolerance even in vehicles) We arrived at the visitors centre and saw a long neck turtle and a giga...

Day 24 Tuesday 1 August Interesting night with the bats!! My god they stink! And noisy!! . Left Nitmiluk National Park. Got more fresh water 2X 10 litres as we are drinking about 20 litres between us a day. . "A big country, a lot bigger than we had any perception of!" . The termite hills are getting bigger and bigger . JD- Went into Edith falls on Boatsys recommendation. It was beautiful! A couple of swims and lunch on the grass then back in the van, no...

Day 23. Monday 31 July Got moved along from our campsite at 10.15! . Stocked up on supplies in town. . Great coffee from the coffee club! Off to Katherine Gorge for the night Past the town cemetery "Dead centre of Katherine! There's more room in there than the caravan park!" . Katherine Gorge at Nitmiluk National Park (Another A&W recommended) . Great spot right by the excellent pool had a quick swim, it was really hot! . 2 pm and we set off on...