Kakadu Lichfield ideas.

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17th March 2007, 02:12 PM
Stepho_62

Kakaduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

:D

G'day Wayne

If you havn't already read issue 104 of Australian 4Wd Monthly. Article starts on page 102 from memory. I'm just in the process of putting up some happy snaps of my NT Junket so feel free to browse.

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../NT%20Holiday/

Cheers
17th March 2007, 06:57 PM
jsttry

You will find limited 4wding on Litchfield except for the path to Sandy Creek Falls and Lost City however there is some good scenery. I'd suggest Litchfield more than Kakadu as its closer and more places to swim.
17th March 2007, 09:46 PM
MT

IMHO opinion both are good - but different. Used to live in Darwin, found Litchfield easier to get to, but Kakadu has its own grandeur. (and , I think, better indigenous sites. Some of the art in Kakadu is awesome).
17th March 2007, 10:04 PM
dmdigital

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Originally Posted by jsttry

I'd suggest Litchfield more than Kakadu as its closer and more places to swim.

It's alright I believe the croc's in Kakadu have developed a taste for backpackers in the last few years.

Can't think of why you would swim in most of Kakadu.

Twin falls used to be netted off and patrolled for croc's. Great place to snorkel as the fish life is amazing in the deep river holes.
18th March 2007, 02:18 PM
Disco300Tdi

Wayne, between Litchfield and Kakadu,,

You will never never know if you never never go !!!
18th March 2007, 06:54 PM
MT

Quote:

Originally Posted by dm_td5

It's alright I believe the croc's in Kakadu have developed a taste for backpackers in the last few years.

Can't think of why you would swim in most of Kakadu.

Twin falls used to be netted off and patrolled for croc's. Great place to snorkel as the fish life is amazing in the deep river holes.

Do not for a minute believe that there are not crocs in most streams north of Mataranka. Unless you are in a rockpool up an escarpment, snapping handbags are everywhere, do not assume just because others have swam there that it is safe.
18th March 2007, 07:57 PM
dmdigital

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Originally Posted by MT

Do not for a minute believe that there are not crocs in most streams north of Mataranka. Unless you are in a rockpool up an escarpment, snapping handbags are everywhere, do not assume just because others have swam there that it is safe.

I think we need a sarcasm smilie :p

Yes, you are correct. In general up here the rules are:

If you can't see the bottom, all the banks and what's up and down stream... don't get in. There are some fantastic fresh water swimming spots though and Litchfield is considered great for swimming.

Never gut your fish at the waters edge or boat ramp and when fishing close to the bank keep an eye out.

The other saying up here for swimming is:
Send in the dog, if it survives send in the kids... then you know its safe ;)
18th March 2007, 08:14 PM
easo

Hey if you take a tour of litchfeild or Katheren gorge you might run into my mum. She just took a part time job as a tour guid.

Also if your lucky traveling the Jim Jim road you might run into one of the new M1A1 Abrams. 1st Armd Regt got some now.
18th March 2007, 08:34 PM
dmdigital

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Originally Posted by easo

Also if your lucky traveling the Jim Jim road you might run into one of the new M1A1 Abrams. 1st Armd Regt got some now.

Running into one of them might be a bit more than the bullbar will cope with:o
18th March 2007, 08:36 PM
easo

I don't think you will run INTO one, Maybe ge run over buy one in witch case the bullbar will be tested to the limits.:D :D

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