We chose a shady spot at the holiday park in Tumbling Wateres before travelling to the nearby Berry Springs. Here there are three large natural pools in the middle of the rainforest. The water is wonderfully warm and still offers a welcome cool down. At over 35°C, it is already very hot in the north in the dry season. The warning signs about crocodiles make you see the shore from a completely different perspective. There were always other people in the water, which we had assumed would be slower.
Fire alarms
We have also always followed the fire reports. Fires are banned throughout the north because the wind can spread the flames very quickly. You can see the map with the current fires and their current status on a page. It was always far away or already under control.
Lee Point Beach
In the morning we set off towards Darwin, it's not very far and we make a cosy stop at Lee Point Beach in the north of Darwin. A deserted beach that goes on forever. There are some shady picnic benches where we stop for lunch before dropping off the campervan.
The motorhome
It was a good experience travelling around in the motorhome, despite the cramped conditions we didn't get on each other's nerves. It was practical that you always have everything with you and don't have to constantly pack and unpack. Apart from the fact that you are not allowed to camp wild in the north in places that are accessible by 2WD. With the powered sites on the campsites, which we always had except for two nights, it was also very comfortable and we could enjoy the air conditioning when it was too hot and there was no wind at all. The sanitary facilities on the pitches were well maintained, so everything was fine. Twice we had our own toilet/shower, which was also very pleasant.
