Mataranka

There are many sights to be seen and beautiful places to be seen and explored between Darwin and Katherine but not on this trip as I was keen to catchup with my travelling companions again at Mataranka. About 100km south of Katherine is Mataranka famous for its hot springs. But if you explore a little beyond the springs there is a very nice campground known as Jalmurark. Provides large shady sites,  showers and flushing toilets. Spent 2 nights here, visited Bitter Springs, and the hot springs near the homestead. Both quite crowded, the hot springs bathing area was in the process of being renovated with what looked like a new lining, and paving being installed.

Had lunch today at Territory Manor nice surrounds but meal was a bit ordinary. Planning to push further south tomorrow.

Well camoflaged

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I think this bird is an Australian Pratincole. Very well hidden by the ground colours.

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