Leilyn

On the way from Katherine to Darwin are two impressive and varied stops.

Edith Falls (Leilyn) was the site for a swimming day. Walk to the upper falls, swim, walk to the plunge pool, swim, lunch, snooze, then swim again. It was a tough day in a delightful spot. Sunset saw some wonderful colours emerge on the cliffs above the plunge pool. This is one place that is worth going back for another visit, and is a great place to relax for a few days.


Next stop was Douglas Hot Springs. No taps needed here either. Just get yourself in a spot where the hot and cold water came together and you were set. A change in the current meant that it was either too hot for a few moments, or too cold, but just wait and it would be OK again. Apparently the source of the spring is so hot that you can cook stuff in the water.

We saw where it came from, and at this time of year it wasn't that hot, but was TOO hot to think about doing more than testing it out with your finger.