Victoria River.

We left Katherine for a leisurely drive to Victoria River and camped at the roadhouse. A lovely spot surrounded by huge escarpments. Stunning views from all angles and you can walk down to the river for some fishing if you wish  -  but watch for the crocs – they are there because we have seen them. It was a very pretty drive from Katherine to Victoria River and not a lot of traffic.

Off we go fishing down to the boat ramp about 2 klms away, first we see a brown snake suning it’s self in the road. We arrive at this idyllic spot and Steve starts fishing whilst I am on Croc watch , however I get bored after a while and read my book!!! Steve survives and try’s fishing at several spots and it is a huge area obviously under water in the wet. Next we head off to The Victoria River road crossing and only accessed by 4WD. Again another gorgeous spot!!! It would be a bit hairy trying to cross as still a lot of water and the causeway was pretty broken up. So we just stayed our side and enjoyed the scenery.

Next we headed 12klm further on to see if we could get to Coolabah station (Keeping up with the Jone’s- TV show) well we were disappointed as not even a sign on the gate, still I had my picture taken at the gates. We also know this is their local pub and last night some of the boys from Coolabah came in to fetch cartons of grog, but none we had seen on the TV.

We did a climb up to the Escarpment with stunning views all around. This country is amazing, every day we see something different and it is incredible, breathtaking and the camera cannot pick up the size of the vast landscape!!!!!  

                                                              Steve fishing in Victoria River.

                                                                    Victoria River Crossing.

                                                            Me at the gates of Coolibah.

                           This was as close as we got to see the Jones- So disappointed!!!!!

                                               The two of us at the top of the escarpment.

                                         Steve near the top with Victoria River behind him.

Now leaving Timber Creek to go 4 WD so will be out of range for several days, so will catch up when we get back to Timber Creek.