Hello loyal followers (mum)
sorry its been a while since I've reported my adventures! I've been pretty caught up in the boring stuff that makes my travel happen... yes that dreaded 4 letter word 'work'
After an extended stay in Kununurra, I've finally made it to the promised land, Darwin! So while sitting in my little apartment*, pants off, coffee in hand, I'll catch you up on some of the highlights!
Fogg Dam
To kick off the New Year, I decided to check out Fogg Dam a conservation reserve, just under an hours drive from Darwin City. a beautiful scenic drive this time of year, with lush pastures scattered throughout the country side.
Fogg dam is easy to find and accessible by all vehicles. The reserve is surrounded by beautiful, tropical forest where kangaroos and birds live. There are many walks through the wetland and forest, however I did not venture far due to the mozzies! I'm not one to fazed by mozzies but they were pretty bad! However the stunning views of lily covered waters made the drive worthwhile!
An excellent place for nature enthusiasts with lookouts either side of the dam wall. I spotted many types of water fowl, birds and finches! December to July is the best time to visit, with a greater variety of birds most common!
Window on the Wetland Visitor Centre
Also a must do while visiting Fogg Dam is to stop in at the free Wetland Visitor Centre!
this is an amazing, interactive and insightful centre great for all ages! I was climbing through things, pressing buttons, all the while learning about all the different animals and plants found in a wetland. This centre was fantastic and it gave incredible views of the surrounding landscape, with a viewing platform and cafe upstairs!
Howard Spring Nature Reserve
On the way home, I decided to stop in to have a look see at the nature reserve in Howard Springs. Only 30 kilometres from Darwin City this was a fantastic way to end the day! This reserve had a great playground and pool for children and barbecue facilities overlooking a water hole and rainforest. The walk through the forest was stunning! the stream flowing through forest added to the peace and tranquility of the walk. An absolute must see when visiting Darwin!
sorry its been a while since I've reported my adventures! I've been pretty caught up in the boring stuff that makes my travel happen... yes that dreaded 4 letter word 'work'
After an extended stay in Kununurra, I've finally made it to the promised land, Darwin! So while sitting in my little apartment*, pants off, coffee in hand, I'll catch you up on some of the highlights!
Fogg Dam
To kick off the New Year, I decided to check out Fogg Dam a conservation reserve, just under an hours drive from Darwin City. a beautiful scenic drive this time of year, with lush pastures scattered throughout the country side.
Fogg dam is easy to find and accessible by all vehicles. The reserve is surrounded by beautiful, tropical forest where kangaroos and birds live. There are many walks through the wetland and forest, however I did not venture far due to the mozzies! I'm not one to fazed by mozzies but they were pretty bad! However the stunning views of lily covered waters made the drive worthwhile!
An excellent place for nature enthusiasts with lookouts either side of the dam wall. I spotted many types of water fowl, birds and finches! December to July is the best time to visit, with a greater variety of birds most common!
Window on the Wetland Visitor Centre
Also a must do while visiting Fogg Dam is to stop in at the free Wetland Visitor Centre!
this is an amazing, interactive and insightful centre great for all ages! I was climbing through things, pressing buttons, all the while learning about all the different animals and plants found in a wetland. This centre was fantastic and it gave incredible views of the surrounding landscape, with a viewing platform and cafe upstairs!
Howard Spring Nature Reserve
On the way home, I decided to stop in to have a look see at the nature reserve in Howard Springs. Only 30 kilometres from Darwin City this was a fantastic way to end the day! This reserve had a great playground and pool for children and barbecue facilities overlooking a water hole and rainforest. The walk through the forest was stunning! the stream flowing through forest added to the peace and tranquility of the walk. An absolute must see when visiting Darwin!
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