Giant termite mound. These are found throughout Kakadu National Park, the largest that we came across was likely 5 meters (16 feet) tall. Usually you find groups of them loosely bunched together in a field.
Boulder Creek Falls found off the Yurmikmik Walk in the Mary River region of the park. Beware giant spiders, poisonous lizards, crocodiles.... Just pay attention.
Yurmikmik Lookout. At this point, Matt and I were covered in sweat. The temperature was in the mid 90s Fahrenheit (35 Celsius), the humidity palpable, and no wind to speak of. Likely the most difficult heat I've ever experienced.
Motor Car Falls found off of the Yurmikmik Walk in the Mary River region of the park. It took Matt and I several hours to reach this point, we were a little nervous getting too close to any open body of water given it was the wet season and crocodiles are at their most active during this time of year. Check out the video...
Aboriginal Rock Art at Nourlangie. The oldest rock art in Kakadu is 20,000 to 50,000 years old.
Aboriginal Rock Art at Nourlangie
Nourlangie Rock. The contrasting colors are breathtaking. White, orange, red, black, and shades of each color in-between.
Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr in the East Alligator region. These handprints are estimated to be 20,000 years old.
Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr in the East Alligator region.
Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr in the East Alligator region.
Ubirr Lookout. Enter Simba and "The Circle of Life".
Ubirr Lookout. The contrast in landscape from one side of Ubirr to the other is incredible. As shown above, you see an open floodplain that doesn't seem to end for miles. On the other side there is an endless array of mountainous rock and trees.
Matt and I at Ubirr Lookout
My most successful attempt at a panoramic view of Ubirr Lookout.
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