Our drive from Broome to Katherine in Australia’s north had provided us with some amazing sights so far. After a couple of days spent exploring the fascinating Katherine Gorge, we were now heading to Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. An early departure from here was needed for our three hour plus trip to Yellow Waters…the tour started at 11.30 and we had to be on it!!
Yellow Waters Billabong is part of the wetlands area in Kakadu National Park that comes from a tributary of the South Alligator River, one of the areas large river systems. The wetlands includes river channels, floodplains and swamps. It was a lot bigger than I had imagined.  Our boat meandered up and down channels that varied in width, past swamplands and around outcrops of water lilies in flower. The scenery is stunning…..
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The wetlands are home to many species of birds…in fact about one third of Australia’s bird species are found in Kakadu National Park.
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Crocodiles lurk beneath the waters surface. Sometimes the only clue that they are here are their eyes appearing out over the  water….watching…waiting!  At other times they sun bake on the river edge. I’ve never forgotten our guide telling us that crocodiles can eat only once a year if they have too.
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As you can imagine, the sunrise and sunset cruises on the YellowWater’s Billabong are incredibly popular. If you are planning a visit here at this time, make sure you book ahead. You can find more information on the Yellow Water cruises here
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Amazing pictures…It’s always a pleasure to get in touch with nature and be amazed by it! Look forward to do so soon!
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Thank you. In areas such as the Kimberleys, the landscape is changing all the time so you have to enjoy it when you can. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Absolutely beautiful! I can only imagine watching the sun sink from here and all the reflections on the water! Great Y!
Thanks Calli. I would dearly love to go back and do the whole trip again, it was so beautiful
Stunning! Particularly impressed with the crocodile pictures, especially the last one. Those jaws! Scary.
What a lot of people don’t realise is, that for such old and sedentary animals, they move soooo… quickly
Kakakdu looks gorgeous – I’m hanging out to visit! I’d love to see a jaiburu 🙂
Kakadu is very impressive Annabel.I’d love to go back again now that I have a much better camera! You definitely see a Jaibaru when you go!
Beautiful, I would love to visit this place. Nature pictures are my favorite there is something so peaceful about looking at the calm water in the sunlight.
It was a very peaceful area Mandy. I became very mesmerised by the water and could have just sat there all day watching the birds and animals!
A cruise that all Australians should do Jenny. I’ve never seen a Jacana. Love your first Croc photo. He looks well fed 🙂
it definitely is a cruise all Aussies should do Jan. I loved Kakadu and would love to go back!
Beautiful place…
It really is stunning Lili
It reminds me of some areas of south Florida. But with cooler animal names.
I hadn’t thought of it being similar to Florida! There certainly are a few strange bird names in Oz!
Kakadu has been on my list for awhile, but I’m afraid it’s too hot…when is it the coolest? Great photos!
Thanks Corinne. The best time to visit Kakadu is from May to October.
That’s a huge crocodile! I don’t think it’s a nice park to walk around haha. Too dangerous. 🙂
This is definitely one park you’re not allowed to walk around Nguyen! The crocodiles grow to amazing lengths…this one was pretty big!