Is Gunlom Falls worth the hype
There are advantages to travelling in the off season. Having a place all to yourself is definitely one of them. I decided rather than head up to Darwin I’d leave Kakadu down towards Katherine. On …
Kakadu
What is Kakadu like?
Kakadu is wild. For a place with such well developed tourism. Kakadu is still wild. This is my fourth (or maybe 5th) trip to Kakadu, all at different times of the year. It’s also my …
Top Australian Outback landscapes
The Australian outback is not all flat, endless plains. The countryside is constantly changing – rainforest, floodplains (and drought plains), ‘jump up’ country, rivers, deserts, sand dunes, and red dust are some of the things …
Things you need to know before travelling in Australia
You’re thinking about visiting Australia, and want to make the most of your time here. You’ve checked the web for the best places to visit, and come up with your list of places to see. …
So I hired a Jeep
It must be one of the most effective marketing campaigns ever. “So you bought a Jeep”. I didn’t buy one, but I did hire one. To be completely accurate, I hired a small 4WD to …
Do you need a 4WD to visit Kakadu?
You don’t need a 4WD to visit most of the sights in Kakadu, but when you have a 4WD vehicle, you obviously have to use it. Not just for the 4WDing, but because you’ll see …