Before we left Shady Lane Caravan Park, Trev took the opportunity to use up our excess water and give the Black Pearl a rinse off….much to Dave’s surprise…and envy?

Our destination was Darwin today..as we drove out of Katherine and crossed the bridge over the Katherine River we noticed the flood markers on the bridge which put into perspective the flood of  ’94 where the river peaked at 21m….and the whole town was under water!

A quick stop at Adelaide River for coffee at an unusual coffee shop…..

We followed the Ghan railway for a while then reached Darwin and set up at Hidden Valley Resort.

That afternoon we drove in to Darwin and looked around Darwin Harbour and Waterfront. There was a huge French naval supply ship in dock.

Darwin Waterfront was a great place for families with a safe swimming beach, wave pool and grassy park, with lots of cafes and restaurants surrounding it.

Trev and Gordie contemplated the wave pool…it had been a long time between surfs!

We walked across the skyway to the centre of the city and saw some of the older buildings, or remains of those devastated in Cyclone Tracey.