We headed in to Litchfield NP via Berry Springs where we stopped to have a dip in the coolish hot springs. Very pretty picnic spot about 40km south of Darwin. On the way out there was a fire near the road (it was attended by 3 or 4 4WD landcruiser trayback tankers)....
Then into Litchfield NP via the "back door" and a bit of dirt road. We stopped at Wangi Falls campground - the most popular site in the NP because the swimming hole is right there. They monitor for salties so it's safe to swim.
We had a swim as soon as we were set up and sat on a rock off to the left where we spied a small freshwater croc. We wondered how many people would stay in the water if we let them know. It's quite safe and I think there are probably quite a few in the swimming holes. I went snorkelling a couple of times looking for them, but no luck.
There are a few very tame small wild pigs around that visit the camp sites in the wee small hours of the morning. I had a chat to a couple on an early morning walk.
On Monday we did a day trip exploring some of the area. We drove part way down the Reynolds River track but decided against this crossing (couldn't see the bottom and here they don't monitor for salties, so no one was going to walk it to test it).........
On the way in we came across some huge termite mounds......
And some signs that afforded more photo opportunities.....
We had a picnic lunch at the Florence Falls 4WD campground, a lovely spot beside a creek.
Notice Mike's facial hair has all gone. We both went to a barbershop in
Darwin and got shorn. Mike's "beard" is starting all over again.
From here we walked a pretty track by the creek for about 10 mins to the Florence Falls swimming hole. Another beautiful swimming spot.
We then went and had a look at the magnetic termite mounds which are all oriented north/south to reduce exposure to the sun and therefore keep them cooler. Smart little termites in this part of the world!
Then finally a 9km judder on a 4WD track into the Lost City - one of the big attractions here, but not a patch on the Southern Lost City where we camped in Limmen NP.
We had a "dinner party" that night and invited a couple (who have a van the same as ours) to share some spaghetti bolognese for dinner. We had done a big cook up in Darwin and had a few pre-prepared meals. Another couple joined us for drinks before dinner. I was the only non-teacher. Now I know what happens to all the retired teachers! Very pleasant evening.
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