Wilderness Adventures
After traipsing around the Red Centre, I headed north for a 4 day tour of Kakadu. I joined a small 4wd tour with 6 other passengers (and 2 guides) for an exciting trip around the Top End.
The first 3 days consisted of us visiting absolutely gorgeous swimming holes via 4wd and foot (anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours walking), swimming and eating lunch, relaxing for another hour or so before heading back to camp under the stars in a remote camping site.
Day 1 saw us go on a Corroboree Billabong tour, then had us visiting Maguk, which has a series of duck unders in the rapids above the waterfall, before we camped at Gunlom.
Day 2 involved a long, slow, 4wd jaunt (over 2 hours, and a bit of car sickness thrown in), before a 2 hour bush bash to Graveside, a wonderfully remote waterfall and plunge pool.
Day 3 saw us visit Twin Falls (no swimming there, due to the possible presence of crocs), and then over to Jim Jim Falls for a well earned swim.
Day 4 involved a visit to an Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where we were taught how to use a Woomera (although they call it something else in Kakadu), and then Ubirr, home of the most amazing rock art and views.
All up, a fantastic trip with great people. If you enjoy getting off the beaten track, driving on rough roads, and chilling out in amazing water holes, this trip is for you.
A happy camper floating to Twin Falls
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