Night 45 - Timber Creek

This morning we drove up to Katherine Gorge and we had planned on staying the night here however it was raining and starting to get a bit muddy. We went to Nitmiluk National Park and walked to the first lookout to check out some of Katherine Gorge. It was a long steep way up, again Craig got stuck carrying Ellie most of the way. We made it to the top after about 40 mins, the rain was getting harder but it was lovely and cool. The Gorge was just beautiful and I can imagine it would have been pretty spectacular if we had decided to go further. We almost pre booked a tour the day before and Im glad we didnt as the rain clouds wouldnt have done the gorge justice. We were the only ones at the lookout and I could have stayed and just sat there for an hour. Once we got to the top we realised we had left the camera in the car, no probs we thought we will just use our phones. Well Craigs camera had run out of battery and mine doesnt take really good shots. Anyway we took these...







Poor Kai, such lightweight he nearly blew over the edge!!



Once the boys realised there was a great echo they screamed their little lings out! Echo....Cooee....Hello....Crocodiles....Mars Bars....Bananas....Dad's bald....surfing....sickness!

We drove back into Katherine for some lunch and one final drive down the main street....Past the Katherine Sobering Up Shelter....



The Bucking Bull Cafe...



And Craig's favourite the Rod and Rifle...



After lunch in Katherine we drove to Timber Creek, about 330k's. We got in the car and the kids slept for hours, I knew we would never get them to bed that night but a peaceful car journey is worth it!! We arrived at Timber Creek at 5pm, just in time for the croc feeding show. The creek right out the back of the caravan park was home to more crocs so Craig took the kids down to have a look while I set up the van. First of all the Irish guy running the show asked who wanted to have a turn. The boys didnt want to so Craig showed them the way then of course they were keen. Kai was up first and nearly got pulled in by the croc, he obviously needs to build up his muscles. Bailey had a turn next and Ellie refused.

This is a picture of the creek



It was actually a really nice spot to camp for the night, cost us about $25. We almost decided to stay another night but W.A is calling...