After enjoying a morning walk at Katherine Gorge we undertook a cultural experience at Top Didj gallery. Our afternoon with Manuel (a local from Bulman country and member of the Dalabon tribe) was fantastic as we listened to stories of how he grew up in the bush. We all made some traditional artwork, Mum lit a fire using just sticks and Dad successfully speared a (fake) kangaroo using a spear and woomera. We ate well that night!

Another highlight in Katherine is to enjoy a swim in the hot springs just to the west of town. Water bubbles out of the ground at a pleasant 32 degrees and we enjoyed a couple of hours wallowing along with many other tourists and locals.

We arrive in Katherine early and settle into a caravan park about 5 km east of town. A couple of loads of washing, showers and we are ready to explore town which was busy. Famous for it's gorge, floods and WW2 history Katherine is a key centre for pastoralists and communities across Arnhem Land.