Booking ahead was wise as we hit Katherine just in time for the annual show. The thermal spring was nice, the golf passable and the gorge impressive but going to the show was an eye opener! Twenty bucks for a thrill ride, seven for the dodgem cars, show bags at twenty-five bucks.....ouch, ouch, and more ouch! None of our money went their way!Why go to the show? Why not!
We watched the camp draft, as stockmen/women cut a beast out of the mob and had to guide it in a figure eight around poles, then through a gate. All the skill in the world, and the best of horsey skills don't helo much if the beast doesn't want to cooperate. It was great to watch these folks in action - and to see Lynda Clarice at work!
Show jumping, barrel racing (motor bikes v. horses), fireworks and the rodeo (at least the bull riding) made for good value visit..
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