On the way to Katherine we stop off at Edith Falls, in Nitmuluk National Park. My cousin Bernard reckons it's a top spot for a swim. We set off on the 2km walk to the falls, up hill most of the way, gees we think this better be worth it, hope there is still water in this plunge pool. What we do know is this is a very vast land and if you don't like driving long distances between stops then this ain't for you. As out here in NT it is a very long way between towns.
Lucky the falls are flowing and plenty of water, a little oasis at the end of the walk. We enjoy the swim and cool off before heading back to the park. Some other travellers advise us that there is a swim hole 150 metres only from the car park, we could refresh when we get back. We don't but we're glad to make the walk to the falls, it is beautiful.
As usual it's not long before my Darl makes some new friends at the Springvale Homestead at Katherine. We really didn't know where we would stay, but a couple we met in the pool at Mary River Roadhouse recommended this place. It has a natural spring fed swimming pool, billabong and this property was one of the first pastoral stations established in the Top End of NT back in 1879, so a lot of history surrounds these grounds.
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