After leaving the Mary River we headed in towards Darwin. We visited an incredible wetlands centre that was completely designed for children. It was all interactive and hands-on and extremely interesting. We left there to have a quick lunch at Fogg Dam (a man-made wetland) then drove to the nearby Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise! Our host/guide and driver was a local man who had been doing the cruises for many years. He was a very friendly, easy-going and calm...

Left Kakadu and drove on to Shady Camp for the night. It wasn't my favourite spot I have to admit.... A haven for crocs, snakes and mozzies! The kids were black within 5 minutes but had fun finding 'treasure' (rubbish) all around the camp. We had to hibernate once evening came or else we would have been carried away by the giant mozzies! Ben got up early the next morning for a sunrise fish and enjoyed catching 4 Barra! Unfortunately they were just undersize so no...

We have spent 4 nights in Kakadu and have fallen in love with the place, it's exquisite! Our first expedition was to Jim Jim Falls which took a bit of getting to but was well worth the effort. It was amazing and to me it didn't look real at all, more like a scene from a movie. That evening we went on an afternoon/sunset cruise on Yellow Waters Billabong. We saw so much stunning wildlife and plenty of crocs! One even gave us a show, jumping out of the water at the...

Back into Katherine for fuel and food then onto Edith Falls. Again we are wondering if this country can possibly get any more beautiful???! Apparently it can, but today it wouldn't seem that way. After spending quite a bit of money on the cruise and accommodation to see Katherine Gorge we have been blessed to be able to spend two days at the most glorious place yet, Edith Falls, and for next to nothing. We were able to share a large site with the Hunters (a fanta...

After leaving Mataranka we drove to Katherine to do some groceries and check out the information centre. Then onto Nitmiluk National park, just out of Katherine at Katherine gorge. We had a lovely shady site in a bushland setting but with a resort-style pool just at our doorstep, which is where we spent the afternoon! In fact the kids got in and out a few times then stayed in til after dark with their new found mates while we had happy hours! Next morning we got ...