Monthly Archives: September 2013
The Ghan, Katherine and The Gorge
Today started slow, Craig cooked the kids pancakes. After discussing plans for today, then resting from the heat, we went to see The Ghan roll in from Darwin. Just down from the road from the park is a back road level crossing that was perfect. As we were early Kate wanted Red Rooster chips, so … Continue reading
Mataranka to Katherine
As soon as i was up Monday i was on the phone toToyota. David listened then just just said “bring it in as soon as you get here”. The 120km were nerve racking. Every bump or gear change made me think here we go again. Turns out i was ok under load but at idle … Continue reading
Cutta Cutta Caves
Was a slow start yesterday as we waited on news from Toyota. Not entirely sure when the car would be ready, it was hard to plan for anything given the distance of all the tours. With only one car, even the Cutta Cutta caves 30kms south of Katherine twice in the heat was not overly … Continue reading
Katherine
Boy was it hot yesterday. 39 degrees, but felt so much hotter in the tropics with no breeze. Hot and humid. Packed the vans and left Mataranka around 9am yesterday, stopping briefly for fuel before crossing all our fingers and toes and pointing the cars north towards Katherine. No stops along the way, it was … Continue reading
Mataranka Hot Springs
Who cares about cars?? Not us, not today! Today is a day of rest, and where better to relax than sitting in the Mataranka Hot springs. Decision was made early today that we would spend another night in the park. Not much point going on to Katherine when it is a Sunday and nothing would … Continue reading
Mataranka – some pics
I’m sure the boys will write about what we have done while being here, so I thought I would share some pics from the past 2 days. The beautiful peacocks have kept the kids entertained The hot springs which were true to their word! The wallabies have been a great source of delight for the … Continue reading
Some more pics
Livestock just crossing all over the road It is tough being 4 Scenery The sunset
