Kakadu (South)

Before we set off today, there are still a few things to take care of that require internet access (paying bills, etc.). After that, we will head to the Mirray lookout. It’s disappointing because you can barely see anything. Either there are trees in the way or the objects are too far away and only vaguely visible through the smoke-clouded air from bushfires.

Next, we continue to Yellow Waters. Here, almost 40 years ago we took a boat tour. This time, we already did that at Corroboree Billabong. We stroll along the water’s edge, but we don’t get far because the boardwalk is still closed.

At the nearby “Cultural Center”, we buy a few souvenirs featuring local Indigenous artists.

Next, we make a longer leap to the trailhead for the hike to the “Motor Car Falls”. This time we go quickly because we cannot estimate how long it will take us to get there, and the sun is supposed to set in about 3 hours. Luckily, the path is rather easy for the most part. Only the last 100 meters, through the “jungle” and over rocky boulders, challenge us quite a bit. Upon arrival, the last visitors are just leaving, and we get to enjoy this little gem all to ourselves. Although everything is already in shadow, and the colors on the rocks no longer shine, we are absolutely thrilled. The atmosphere we both experience during this swimming session is unique so far. What a wonderful conclusion to the day!

At the nearby Kambolgie Campground, we set up our camp after sunset. While we grill our filet steaks, a water buffalo is pawing the ground and making rutting noises. Fortunately, it doesn’t come any closer!

Side note: Although we are in a national park, we repeatedly encounter pets like cattle, donkeys, and horses along the roads. They, or their ancestors, were left behind by European farmers and soldiers.