Kakadu July 1, 2016

Kakadu, Northern Territory, Thursday July 1, 2016

An early start and off to the USNESCO listed natural wonder of the top end: Australia’s largest National park, Kakadu. We travelled along the Arnhem Highway to Airstrip at Rum Jungle Uranium Mine that is contained within the park.

The Ranger Uranium Mine from the air

Nothing could let you see the wast and wonderful expanse of this amazing country better than a Cessna flight from near mine and fly south to the airport that is near the start of the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise. I took loads of photos but the dramatic change from weathered rocks and valleys of the stone country to the floodplains, and tidal flats and river systems really stands out.

The weathered rocks and valleys - millions of years old

Flood plains and the Alligator River as we fly south

On the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, the  wildlife abounds in both variety and numbers - with Crocodiles, other reptiles, many beautiful species of birds, and plants.

Aboriginal people have lived continuously in Kakadu for over forty thousand years and many cultural sites can be visited.

Many stories are told and passed down through the generations

Much of the wonderful Biodiversity and Environment is placed under the control of the local peoples and the Kakadu Board of Management, so their traditional customs and culture is not unduly affected by tourism and western influences.

Our day in Kakadu was both memorable and most unique experience.