Australia Travelog Archive

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/pacific/australia/map_of_australia.jpg

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 …

Posted in Australia | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Katherine Gorge Endurance Race Cancelled Due to Crocodile Fears

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201001/r500252_2640479.JPG

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Australian Man Almost Eaten By Crocodile Without Knowing It

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2010/04/30/1225860/830708-croc-at-mandorah.jpg

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 …

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Northern Territory Fisherman Survives Crocodile Attack

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201003/r532103_3033524.jpg

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 …

Posted in Australia in the News | Tagged , | 1 Comment

It’s Raining Fish In Australia’s Northern Territory

http://www.ntnews.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2010/02/27/FISH_TOP_IMAGE_650PX_K4668339_129555.JPG

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Northern Territory Holiday Journal Archive

http://www.planetware.com/i/map/AUS/australia-northern-territory-map.jpg

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/4131633787_aa9a12569a.jpg

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory, South Australia | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

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

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4087458157_7707664f35.jpg

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

On Walkabout At: Litchfield National Park – Part 12

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/4088499690_7c2a25666f.jpg

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” …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

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

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4126977372_a88c8f5608.jpg

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 …

Posted in Northern Territory | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment