The total distance of our trip from Townsville to Limmen National Park and return was 1350 km to Barkly, plus 720 to Roper Bar, 320 to Nitmiluk, 870 back to Barkly and 1350 again back home for a total of just over 4600 km; add a couple of hundred for minor side trips in Limmen, Mataranka and Bitter Springs, etc) and we’re close to 5000.
It all took a bit of planning, so here are some of the practicalities to make it easier for anyone else heading that way for the first time.
Timing
The best time to go is early in the Dry season, from June onwards: everything is green and temperatures are lower. Continue reading “Townsville to Limmen – practicalities”