Category Archives: NT

Broome or Bust -Lake Argyll

We’ve learnt a few lessons and a couple of tricks in the two weeks before we left Darwin. Firstly, rotate your van tyres. Just because the caravan is following you around like a puppy doesn’t mean the tyres are wearing nice and evenly. We had an issue with the slide-out and required the assistance ofContinue reading “Broome or Bust -Lake Argyll”

Heaven on a Stick

Stingray Head is not on most maps or apps. Even how to get there won’t be found on Google. It’s a whisper between free campers and a few Darwinites and you will see why. Located less than 100klm from Darwin, this cliff top, ocean view hideaway is where, if you only had a week toContinue reading “Heaven on a Stick”

Kakadu Part 1

The popular misconception about Kakadu is that it’s buried deep within Arnhem Land.  The reality is it starts about 90 minutes from Darwin.   As usual, we spent the best part of a day prepping the Jeep and van.  We wanted everything to be clean and tidy for at least the first 24 hours.  We allowedContinue reading “Kakadu Part 1”

Kakadu Part 2

Muriella  Campground We stopped off at Jabiru for a few supplies, fuel, water and, of course, internet.  With fuel, make sure you take a jerry can with you.  Towing a van slowly over dirt roads is thirsty work.  We were horrified to see the needle drop so quickly.  A full tank of fuel in DarwinContinue reading “Kakadu Part 2”

Cracker of a Night

If you happen to be in the Northern Territory on the 1st July, over the age of, say 35, and you WERE’NT born here, you will get to experience a distant childhood memory called Cracker Night. Once a year, for one day only, you can purchase and ignite to your heart’s delight.. A-a-a-h, the euphoricContinue reading “Cracker of a Night”

Wear, Tear & Other Woes Part 1

For a while there, we were a little chuffed, having crossed from one side of the country to the other with only a shredded tyre and rim as penalty for our daring do. However two weeks after we set up at Humpty Doo, I noticed something that smelt like coolant coming from somewhere under theContinue reading “Wear, Tear & Other Woes Part 1”

Wear, Tear & Other Woes Part 2

There’s a moment in the silence at the other end of the phone. a moment after terrible news is conveyed, where it feels like the whole universe is suddenly empty, except for two people on a phone line. “How?” then, after my confession “Oh….”, And then, to my surprise, re-assurance. “Yes, I’ve lost a coupleContinue reading “Wear, Tear & Other Woes Part 2”

It’s Darwin Mate!!

Well, we made it!! Three thousand kilometres across the guts of Oz and we arrive at a tropical paradise house-sit for Pete and Jen. This is a regular for them as they go away several times a year to do those typical NT past-times, barra fishing and….barra fishing. By all accounts, a fishing tackle storeContinue reading “It’s Darwin Mate!!”

Cool Water – Litchfield Park

After Kakadu, Litchfield Park is the most recommended natural tourist spot, in no small part because it’s just over an hour from Darwin(more of that a bit later). Distances between destinations can be eye-watering up here, so it was a no-brainer to take a quick detour to do some exploring and hopefully cool off. WeContinue reading “Cool Water – Litchfield Park”