Litchfield National Park

After a short drive from Mataranka we pulled into a caravan park in the town of Batchelor. This town is known as the “gateway to Litchfield National Park”, which usually means it has nothing to offer other than being close to something better, but we were pleasantly surprised with our lush green surrounds and spacious sites.

The next day we were on tour.

We checked out some massive termite mounds. These cleverly constructed mounds provide respite from the heat and a well protected base to breed.

Interesting fact for you. The aborigines used the termite mound soil and water as a stool hardener when they had diarrhoea.

We then had a stroll down a canyon and swam in the beautiful Florence falls.

Followed by Wangi falls.

As a rule I am not keen on swimming in any water this far north as only the slightest mention of crocs sends me running, however we were assured by people in the know that this time of year we were completely safe. But in the wet season that they can make their way into the pools when the water level is high. Still, I kept an eye out just in case.

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