Know Before You Go: 29 Abandoned Uranium Mines to be Incorporated into Kakadu!

By Heather | November 20th, 2006

Kakadu National Park is a major destination and highlight for many travellers to Australia. One of the issues surrounding the park that travel ...

Northern Territory- Science stuff!

By Heather | September 28th, 2006

Ok- bit of science cool stuff. While "Doing the Triangle" you will see MASSIVE Termite mounds. Infact one of the main tourist Draws to Litchfield NAtional PArk- are Their ENORMOUS Mounds. Why are they here you ask.... The ...

Northern Territory- "Doing The Triangle"

By Heather | September 28th, 2006

When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route m ...

Northern Territory- Cooinda

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

An integral part of doing The Triangle is Cooinda. Cooinda – even though it is one of the more substantial dots on the map- is only an aboriginal cultural center, resort, and gas station. There is no town. Granted- it is a ni ...

Northern Territory- Pine Creek

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

Pine Creek, is basically the bottom corner of “The Triangle” (an hour north of Katherine and about 2 hours south of Darwin), and is a historic mining town. It has housed and currently houses migrant mining populations fo ...

Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

One thing definitely worth a splurge of your trip money is a flight over Kakadu. All of the local people I encountered on my trip recommended it and they were absolutely right. Driving through Kakadu does little to give you th ...

Northern Territory- Jabiru

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

A milestone corner of The Triangle, Jabiru is little more than a company town designed to support the local Uranium mining operation. It is also considered the entrance to Kakadu Park. The township is little more than a jumping ...

Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

What a find! This sparkling swimming center is built right on the cliff overlooking the Darwin Harbour up in the suburb of Nightcliff. At the corner of Nightcliff and Causarian Roads, It is virtually unpopulated. The pool fa ...

Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions

By Heather | September 24th, 2006

Cavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for... or... check out the small "adult entertainment" district plunked right between the two (depending on your prefere ...

Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar

By Heather | September 24th, 2006

One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows. Not amazingly stimulating, but a ...

Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish

By Heather | September 24th, 2006

An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high- ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut II

By Heather | September 21st, 2006

As an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari ...

Northern Territory- Mary River YHA

By Heather | September 20th, 2006

Mary River Camp Ground and YHA- Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the ke ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut

By Heather | September 19th, 2006

Situated 130 KM from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway,The Bark Hut is an institution from 1980 when the road was first put in from Darwn to Jabiru. About half way between the two- it is straight from Crocodile Dundee. Think instant ...

Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser

By Heather | September 19th, 2006

Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms. It is also avilable in every form imagi ...

Darwin- Dress Guidelines

By Heather | September 18th, 2006

While the climate is tropical this is not a resort town. Darwin is still a city and the most metropolitan one around. The dress is casual…kind of... I was generally surprised at how non-casual the dress was. I brought some ...

Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)

By Heather | September 17th, 2006

Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street- Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic? Aside from the strange previous property usage, this place is fantastic. A mostly open air restaurant/bar bui ...

Darwin- food intolerance info

By Heather | September 15th, 2006

Coeliac/Gluten Free General Note- While almost all of the Cafes/restraurants were knowledeable about Gluten Free requirements and quite good at working with you on gluten free products, the supermarkets have a very slim selection. ...

Darwin- getting around town

By Heather | September 15th, 2006

Taxis: For a taxi in Darwin a useful number is 08 8981 3777 or as in all Australian states you can call 131008. In Darwin, taxis only really work on a call out basis during the peak times of the year. Just because you are at a t ...

Darwin: The City

By Heather | September 14th, 2006

The CBD is compact and easily walkable. There are really only 3 major streets that run parallel with around 3 main streets bisecting them. There is a fantastic park that is on the Esplanade of the City (the west side edge of the ...

Darwin: airport arrival and getting into town

By Heather | September 14th, 2006

Darwin Airport is an inviting very neat and tidy small to midsize airport and has an inviting sign that says “Welcome to Darwin”. With my face pressed against the plane window trying desperately to catch a glimpse...silly as ...

Bored pair destroys town, court hears

By Court | January 23rd, 2006

You know there's not much to do when people take to destroying towns. Two men, aged 20 and 22, decided after 4 dozen or so beers that gee, why don't we torch some buildings, break into cars, and threaten people? What could possi ...

Long way beyond the black stump

By Court | August 3rd, 2005

If you're looking for a place far off the radar screen, go a Long way beyond the black stump. The town of Daly Waters is a stopping point for intrepid ...

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