Australia Travelog Archive

September 22, 2012
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Below is a list of all my postings that I have completed from the various locations in Australia I visited during the years I spent living there.  I actually have pictures of many other locations in the country that I …

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Katherine Gorge Endurance Race Cancelled Due to Crocodile Fears

June 10, 2010
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There probably isn’t too many endurance races out there where the possibility of being eaten by a crocodile exists: Organisers of a multi-sport endurance race in the Northern Territory have had to relocate the swimming leg amid concerns about crocodiles …

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Australian Man Almost Eaten By Crocodile Without Knowing It

April 30, 2010
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Here is another good Northern Territory crocodile story for everyone: NORTHERN Territory chef Kyle MacLennan almost became the meal during a recent swim. And no one knew how narrowly he escaped until some days later. Mr MacLennan, 26, was swimming …

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Northern Territory Fisherman Survives Crocodile Attack

March 16, 2010
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When I was visiting the Northern Territory to include a brief stop in Arnhem Land, I used to be amazed by the fishermen standing in the water oblivious to all the crocodiles that live in the waterways there: A professional …

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It’s Raining Fish In Australia’s Northern Territory

February 28, 2010
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Something fishy going on here in this Northern Territory town: WHILE the Top End and Central Australia have been battered by torrential rains, a Territory town has had fish falling from the sky. The freak phenomena happened not once, but …

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The Northern Territory Holiday Journal Archive

January 17, 2010
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Our trip to the Northern Territory was definitely something my wife and I will remember for the rest of our lives which we recommend to anyone else living or traveling in Australia to experience for themselves. The place is filled …

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On Walkabout On: The Ghan Train Through the South Australian Outback – Part 14

January 9, 2010
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My wife and I had an absolutely great time touring the Northern Territory. The differences between the Red Center and the Top End really make the NT feel like two completely different countries. The Red Center is well, very red …

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On Walkabout At: The Pearl of the Top End, Darwin – Part 13

January 8, 2010
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Back to Darwin After spending the day at Litchfield National Park we had to return our campervan to the Britz dealer in Darwin. It only takes about an hour to make the drive to the Britz dealership from Litchfield, however …

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On Walkabout At: Litchfield National Park – Part 12

January 7, 2010
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Our final must see destination in Australia’s Top End was Litchfield National Park. Litchfield is only a short drive to the south of Darwin and very popular with the locals. There is a saying in Darwin of “Kaku-don’t and Litchfield-do” …

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On Walkabout At: Edith Falls (Nitmiluk National Park) – Part 11

January 6, 2010
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The last section of Nitmiluk National Park the wife and I wanted to explore was Edith Falls: The falls are located about a one hour drive from Katherine and should definitely be included in any trip to visit the Katherine …

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