Darwin to Jabiru

Tuesday 12 September

This morning we packed our bags, said goodbye to our lovely house in Fannie Bay, crossed the road for a last drink at the Cool Spot and headed down the highway to Jabiru.
Not a lot to report about the journey as the countryside was much the same the whole way. We saw two big impressive rivers, the Mary River and the South Alligator River. Some of the flood plains and flood markers made me very glad that we are travelling in the dry season. Just before the South Alligator River we stopped and bought our Kakadu passes, which give us entry to the park and access to ranger guided activities and information. We are to carry them at all times.

On arrival in Jabiru we went looking for a cafe in the town centre but there wasn't one and we ended up at the big Crocodile Hotel. We then checked in to our cabin at Kakadu Lodge. There is a great swimming pool and it was not long before Judy and I were in it, and very grateful to be cool, while the hot, old, stick-in-the-mud sat and watched.

We shared a pizza by the pool before wandering back to our nice cool cabin. This is a hot place!

Mary River

South Alligator River