After a short look at the Bowali Visitor Centre to get an understanding of the history and culture, we followed the windy and rocky terrain through the Nourlangie Rock Art region. The kids loved the caves and the detailed pictures drawn up to 1000 years ago. Matt found a rock to carry on his trek and checked for spiders. Hayley and Amy stopped to pose for photos and Michelle just took it all in appreciating the natural scenery. At the top of the walk we were rewarded with more great views of the park.
At 4.30pm it was time for a sunset tour of the Yellow Waters
billabong and surrounding creeks. We were losing kilos with the high humidity as
we meandered through the waters taking in some of the amazing birdlife (white
belied sea eagle, jabiru and whistling ducks to name a few) and not to forget
about 12 close encounters with salt water crocodiles. The kids at the front of
the boat were acting as the croc spotters. An awesome tour thoroughly recommended.
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| I think he is just waiting for someone to fall in |
As the sun set, we saw our final croc near the boat launch
and our tired kids hunger pains had set in (they are eating us out of the caravan). Great boat ride said the kids. We also
realised we should have stayed at the nicer Cooinda Lodge resort instead of
Jabiru.
On the way back to Jabiru, driving in the dark was an
experience with just missing a darting Buffalo cross the road in front of us.
If we were travelling any faster I would hate to think what could have happened!
Finally to top off the day, I went back to watch the mighty
Blues beat their arch rivals in Collingwood. What a finish with a 10 goal
victory. Sorry to all you Collingwood fans – not really.
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