Seven things to do on your Lake Argyle tour
Posted on 08 September, 2019 inAt 980 square kilometres in size and 10.7 million mega litres in capacity (that’s 18 times that of Sydney Harbour!), Lake Argyle near Kununurra is a must-see on any tour of the Kimberly. This monumental lake is Western Australia’s largest and Australia’s second largest man-made freshwater reservoir by volume, formed by damming the mighty Ord River to generate power for and supply irrigation to the agricultural industry of the Kimberly region. With the range of activities on offer at Lake Argyle, it’s certainly worth a couple of nights’ stay to experience all this incredible place has to offer. Read on to find out about our top seven things to do in Lake Argyle...
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Nanguluwur: discovering one of Kakadu’s best-kept secrets
Posted on 03 September, 2019 inNestled among the woodland in Kakadu National Park, near the more popular and busier ancient Aboriginal occupation site of Nourlangie, Nanguluwur is a smaller natural rock art gallery boasting some fantastic examples of art depicting the first contact with non-Aboriginal people. The beauty of visiting a rock art site like Nanguluwur, which is off the beaten tourist track, is that the odds of having the place all to yourself are extremely good. Read on to hear more about one of Kakadu’s best-kept secrets...
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Which is the best Yellow Water Cruise?
Posted on 14 August, 2019 inCruises on Kakadu National Park’s Yellow Water Billabong are ridiculously popular, and for good reason – these wetlands boast at least 60 bird species, including majestic sea eagles, dancing Brolgas and graceful Jabirus. Yellow Water Cruises can get wild, with crocodiles asserting their position at the top of the food chain among sleepy water buffalo and galloping wild brumbies. There’s always so much to see on a cruise; the trouble is knowing which time of the day is best to experience this natural wonder. Read on for our insider tips...
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Injalak Art Centre & Injalak Hill rock art tours
Posted on 07 August, 2019 inOn arrival at Injalak Art Centre, you’re presented with a festival of colours; there are weavings, paintings and screen prints in pinks, purples, oranges, blues and greens, as well as the ochres, yellows, and reds that typify the traditional Aboriginal art aesthetic. The textures delight the senses, from the huskiness of pandanus weavings, to the luxurious roughness of printed silk, and the bark canvases made smooth with months of preparation for painting. But what makes Injalak so different to any art centre you’ve ever visited is the opportunity to interact with artists as they recreate the stories of their ancestors through their art...
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The eight most photographable spots in the Top End
Posted on 31 July, 2019 inWith some of Australia’s most expansive panoramas, impressive people and breathtaking wilderness, there’s no shortage of photo opportunities in the Northern Territory’s Top End. We’ve pulled together a list of eight of the most photographable spots in Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula, all covered in our six-day photography tour hosted by renowned landscape and portrait photographer, Alan Barker...
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