Monthly Archives: June 2015

Kingfisher Camp is an outstation of Bowthorn Station, it’s set on a five kilometre stretch of permanent water on the Nicholson River.  We spend another night under the stars. Kangaroos feed around our bed and a few other critters that … Continue reading →

Its a long drive along the Savannah Way so we can meet family at Kingfisher Camp in QLD, about 150 km North of Lawn Hill.  We chat to the owners of Lorella Springs before we leave and hope to be … Continue reading →

The Lost City in the morning sun is picturesque. Spires on fire.  We take a short trip to Lorella Springs. Lorella Springs is a cattle property open to the public, amenities are very good and you can access many parts … Continue reading →

its an early start. Breakfast while perusing over the remains of some poor bird that ended up as dinner, the culprit likely an owl. The walk along the spring is worth the time and effort. Pouring out of the spring … Continue reading →

We leave Darwin and start making our way South. We make good time and reach Mataranka to have enough time to have a swim in the thermal pools. The water flows reasonably fast and is warm. Given the nights are … Continue reading →

We leave Garig Gunak Barlu and travel to South Alligator for the night then onto Darwin. We spend several days in Darwin looking at the botanical garden, war museums and eating out.  Darwin certainly has much to offer. It’s gardens … Continue reading →

It’s an early start today as we have organised Venture North to provide us a tour of the waters around Port Essington. We travel in darkness to the boat ramp a few kilometres from camp. In transit a mature and … Continue reading →

We awake to mist. We awake to mist. We start the day with a drive along a track that takes you past Australia’s first RAMSAR site. We drive only partially along this track before stopping to walk the track. The … Continue reading →

We awake to a chorus of flying foxes, frogmouths and the mobile phone alarm. It’s 5am! The tide waits for no one and timing the tide correctly is essential at Cahill Crossing. One final check of the crossing then it’s … Continue reading →

Day 29 sees us head to Palmerston to restock, wash and sort out business and permits. We stay at the Free Spirit Caravan Park, it’s lovely, clean and leafy. An Orange-footed Scubfowl keeps us entertained.  Next day we head to … Continue reading →