Friday, September 17, 2010

NT - Katherine

Riverview Caravan Park
440 Victoria Hwy,
Katherine, NT 0851
Ph:08 8972 1011

We chose this park because it was within walking distance to the natural thermal springs. The sites were so narrow that we could not put our awning out to its full extent. We felt like we were packed in like sardines.
We would not recommend this park.

Red Gum Tourist Park

This is a lovely park with grassed areas, large sites, swimming pool and old but clean amenities block. It is only a 10 minute walk to town.

42 Victoria Hwy
Katherine, NT 0851
Ph: 08 8972 2239







Nitmiluk National Park Campground

We spent three nights in Katherine and then moved out to the National Park. There are only twenty powered sites and they do not take reservations so it is a matter of first come, first served. We were lucky enough to get a powered site and loved every minute of our four day stay here.
Most of the powered site area is dirt ground with lots of shade trees and two well appointed amenity areas. The best part about the campground is the fantastic swimming pool and restaurant area. Every night while we were here there was live music at the pool area and we felt like we were staying at a resort and only paying $33.00 a night.

NT - Darwin

Shady Glen Tourist Park

We stayed at this park because they would store our van while we made a couple of trips. This park has two good amenities blocks, a nice swimming pool, shady, large sites, but is very dusty as none of the internal roads are sealed. We were forever wiping dust from the inside of the van.

Shady Glen Tourist Park
cnr Stuart Hwy and Farrell Cres
Winnellie, NT 0820
Ph: 08 8984 3330

Our friends stayed at Hidden Valley Tourist Park which we would recommend.

Hidden Valley Tourist Park
26 Hidden Valley Way
Berrimah, NT.
Ph: 08 8984 2888
website: www.hiddenvalleytouristpark.com.au

NT - Litchfield National Park

We spent three wonderful days at Litchfield and while here we stayed at the Litchfield Safari Camp which is close to the western entrance of the park.

Everything was very basic, including the amenities block. There was a small round above ground pool to stand in to cool off. Some of the sites had fire pits and wood was provided. Even though it was basic it had a nice relaxed atmosphere, power, trees and grass.

Litchfield Safari Camp
western edge of park, 70 klms from Batchelor.
Ph: 08 8978 2185
www.litchfieldsafaricamp.com.au

Saturday, September 11, 2010

NT - Kakadu - Jabiru

Kakadu Lodge

This lovely park is in Jabiru township. It is a well kept park with grassed sites, trees for shade, two amenities blocks, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. It was a highlight driving into a park with so much grass everywhere.

The roads within the park are all sealed so therefore, less dust. The powered sites are $34.90 per night with a seniors discount. If you pay for six you get the seventh night free.

We can highly recommend this park.

Kakadu Lodge
Jabiru Drive, Jabiru
Kakadu National Park NT 0870
Ph: 1800 811 154
www.auroraresorts.com.au

NT - Kakadu

Gagudju Lodge Cooinda

This lodge is central to most of the sites in the southern and eastern areas of the park.
Most of the caravan sites are large, very little grass, lots of trees, two good amenities blocks. The barbeque area has several barbeques and well maintained.

There are two swimming pools, one is shaded and attracted adults who just wanted a quick dip and then a nap on the lounge chairs. The other is a large pool with spa, childrens’ pool and waterfall. There are many lounge chairs and a large grassed area. We spent many hours here swimming, reading and napping.

The lodge also has a restaurant and bar. The food is expensive but if you stay for three nights you get a $50.00 voucher to use in the restaurant. (That offer was in July 2010) A powered site was $40.00 per night.

Gagudju Lodge Cooinda
Just off Kakadu Highway
Ph: 1800 500n401
website:gagudju-dreaming.com