Farewell to the "Top End"

From Darwin we took off down the Stuart highway to the Litchfield National Park. A different terrain to Kakadu, a little more picturesque on the drive through. We stayed the night at the Wangi Falls camp ground. A spot with 2 flowing water falls into a swimming hole. Only fresh crocs at this time of year, apparently, nothing to be concerned about. A place that only a few weeks ago you couldn't get a camp spot unless you were waiting at the gate early in the morning for another camper to leave. So far we have been very lucky and gotten into every where we have gone too, our trip timing has worked well. The highlight at Litchfield NP was by far the 'Buley Waterhole', clear cool water boulding over the the rocks in our own private waterhole. All the rest was great too but Buley Waterhole was the best.

Having spent the day exploring Litchfield NP by the time we got to a small village called Adeliade River the green grass of the caravan park we drove past looked too enticing so we called it a day. Adelaide River is home to a War Cemetery. The place was oozing with history from WWI & WWII. As well as green grass the 303 bar of Adeliade River was a hit. We were going to stay a second night just so we could have a day of R & R but the want to get going got the better of us so we hit the road. Did we tell you the pub was great!

Time to make tracks for Kununurra although we took our time and did it over 2 days. Stop off on the way was "Victoria River Roadhouse". We nearly called it a day 20ks prior to here, thank god we didn't because only a few kilometres down the road were the ranges following the Victoria River that sprung upon us. What a sight to see. One of the nicer roadhouses we have come across (great views do help). Damian took in a spot of fishing, I didn't follow him as it was in long long grass and croc country, me not silly. Instead I took in the upper level views along the road and bridge. The pub sure attracted the locals later on, was going to leave Damian to watch the Hawks defeat the Swans but something told me I was best to stay put.