There are numerous ways to get up close and personal with the impressive scenery and wildlife in Nitmiluk National Park. On this mid-May morning, I'm doing it via a boat cruise on two of the gorges in Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. At the southern tip of Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk (pronounced Nit-me-look) a Jawoyn word meaning cicada place, is … [Read more...]
Darwin – you don’t have to be dying to get there
Hot and humid and wet during the rainy season, Darwin has its own charm and character. This is based not only on its geographical location but also on history and a couple of significant natural events. On the 19th February 1942, during World War II, the city was bombed by the same Japanese force which struck Pearl Harbour. Darwin suffered a great … [Read more...]