Day 45: Kakadu National Park to Katherine

Last night it rained on our camp for the first time since we left Adelaide. We had forgotten how loud it sounds on the roof when it is raining heavily, which resulted in everyone sleeping in the next morning. Our first stop was 2 km down the road at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This was a great way to wrap up our time in the park. There were several displays on the various stories that we read about at Ubirr and Burrungkuy art sites, and a lot of information on the culture both old and new of the local indigenous groups.

Next we headed back south to the Stuart Highway and had lunch at Pine Creek on our way to Katherine. We rolled into Katherine Farmstay late in the afternoon. We have a great spot next to the pool and playground. Once camp was set up, we had a wander around looking at some of the animals, including emus, turkeys, ostriches, peacocks, water buffalo and goats. After, Theo and Olivia found a few kids to play cricket with before dinner.

The evenings are cooler in Katherine which is a nice change from the Top End. I think we have realised as a family that we don't love the hot nights!