Escape to NT 2015



Enjoy the photos of our trip to the Northern Territory.





Ranges View Rest Area - morning tea stop
Ranges View rest area is approximately 62 km north west of Pt Augusta on the Stuart Highway.





View from Ranges View Rest Area

Overnight stop -Island Lagoon Rest Area


 






Island Lagoon Rest Area

Island Lagoon rest area is 155 km north of Port Augusta.  It is a good overnight stop.




Morning tea stop at Lake Hart.

Lake Hart is 16 metres below sea level and covers approximately 16,000 hectares when full.


Lake Hart is about 220kms (137 miles) north of Port Augusta on the Stuart Highway heading north to Darwin. In 1918, Lake Hart was important due to the salt deposit when surveyors investigated the area. They estimated the yield as being three million tons, and  defined the lake’s area as 61 square  miles.
Lake Hart


Lake Hart reflections




The Big Winch at Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy is 846 km north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway.  Opal was first found in Coober Pedy in February 1915.


 
Wildflowers at The Breakaways

The Breakaways are low hills which have "broken away" from the main range.  They are about 32 km out of Coober Pedy.

The Dog Fence, Coober Pedy






Overnight stop at Agnes Creek.  This is a lovely area which is a good overnight stop, some lovely trees and plenty of room for caravans and tents.


Agnes Creek Rest Area



Mt Connor


Ayers Rock
 
Uluru

Uluru at sunrise


Palmer River Rest Area - morning tea stop







Rock art at Emily Gap, Alice Springs


Jessie Gap, Alice Springs



Aileron



Aileron - male sculpture



Aileron - female sculpture
These sculptures at Aileron are huge and can be seen from quite a distance from Aileron.


Devils Marbles - our van behind the shelter
Devils Marbles



Devils Marbles-not me up there!!





The Drover - Newcastle Waters



Newcastle Waters-  Drover's Memorial Park







Dunmarra Caravan Park


World War II air field, Daly Waters


World War II Airfield, Daly Waters


World War II Airfield, Daly Waters



Larrimah - interesting!!
  
Katherine


Pine Creek Water Gardens


Pine Creek


Pine Creek
 



View from our awning at Batchelor Caravan Park

 
 
Snake Creek, Adelaide River - remains of WW2 Ammunitions Depot



Dinner at Adelaide River


Adelaide River - main street


 



Giant Ant Hill at Litchfield NP


Buley Rockhole, Litchfield

Florence Falls, Litchfield NP

Tabletop Swamp, Litchfield

Wangi Falls, Litchfield
 

Rum Jungle Lake, Litchfield

Batchelor Caravan Park

Rainbow Lorikeets, Batchelor


Batchelor Butterfly Farm

Batchelor Butterfly Farm

Bunnies at Batchelor Farm
Day 18
Stokes Wharf, Darwin - US Bon Homme Richard

Stokes Wharf, Darwin
Day 19
Fannie Bay

East Point
Day 20
Mindil Markets


Mindil Markets

 
Day 21

Talisman Sabre Exercise at Lee Point

US Marine Hummers


United States LCAC





Day 22
Cruise around Darwin Harbour

Parliament House, Darwin

Darwin Harbour

Day 23
Wave Pool, Darwin Waterfront

Darwin Waterfront

Darwin Waterfront

Darwin Military Museum

Darwin Military Museum

Darwin Military Museum

Darwin Military Museum


Day 24
Fogg Dam

Fogg Dam

Fogg Dam
Day 25

Sea Eagle, Mary River, NT

Rainbow Kingfisher, Mary River

Jabiru, Mary River, NT
Day 26
Caravan Park at Bark Hut

Birds at Mamukala Birdwatching Area

Mamukala Birdwatching Area

Mamukala- Magpie Goose
Day 27

Rock Art, Ubirr, Kakadu

Yellow Water Wetlands, Kakadu

Magpie Geese, Yellow Water Wetlands, Kakadu