My Favourite Rock Art Sites in Kakadu & Arnhem Land
Posted on 02 October, 2020 inHaving been a tour guide for many years across the top end, including Kakadu and Arnhem Land I have been lucky to explore many art sites accessible to ‘Balanda’ (local language for white person). The most notable rock art galleries in Kakadu National Park are undoubtedly Ubirr and Nourlangie. Both are exceptional and provide good interpretational signage and occasional are host to ranger talks and sessions in the dry season months. Ubirr is situated on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the floodplains, and as you follow the trail encountering many different art styles whilst gaining height, everyone is rewarded by vast distant panoramic views across to Arnhem Land...
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Additional sites in Kakadu re-opening this Friday
Posted on 24 June, 2020 inAfter re-opening Kakadu National Park on the 19th of June in stage 1, we will now be moving to stage 2 this Friday the 26th of June. This next stage allows for camping once again and sees a variety of popular tourist sites back online, including one of our favourites; Ubirr...
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The best waterfalls in Kakadu National Park
Posted on 16 June, 2020 inIf you’re seeking an adventure, rewarded with a picture-perfect waterfall and swimming hole at the end, Kakadu is your place! This world heritage listed national park is bordered by the Arnhem Land escarpment, and this is where the majority of the waterfalls begin. Cascading down the escarpment walls these waterfalls have gouged crystal clear pools below over millennia and are usually edged by pandanus and palms - amazing! All are accessed via the Kakadu Highway and there are many amazing sites to spend a day or two or three...
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Yekke season - it's a great time to visit Darwin & Kakadu
Posted on 29 May, 2020 inDistant smoke haze hovers over the ocean as the sun sets to create bands of firey reds and oranges. The Territory is home to daily stunning sunsets, but the annual ‘burn offs’ in May & June make these extra special evening skies potentially one of the best times to visit Darwin. Nature dictates the beginning...
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'Must Reads' when visiting the Top End of Australia
Posted on 25 February, 2020 inFrom the flora and fauna of Kakadu National Park to the culture and history of Arnhem Land, here are our recommendations on what to read before and during travelling the Top End of Australia.
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