Von Darwin nach Darwin

Darwin liegt in der oberen Hälfte des Northern Territory, ein Landstrich, der von der restlichen Nation durch tausende Kilometer karger Wüste getrennt wird. Dies ist das Land von Crocodile Dundee, mit Darwin als seiner Vorzeigestadt. Dieses Land der Extreme hat nur zwei Jahreszeiten: trocken und nass, oder besser gesagt Dürre und Sintflut. Letzt Genanntes ist außerdem ein Merkmal seiner Bewohner; der durchschnittliche Einwohner konsumiert angeblich mindestens 227 Liter Bier pro Jahr. Die Stadt wurde nach dem Naturforscher Charles Darwin benannt, der auf seiner historischen Reise auf der M.S. Beagle hier Halt gemacht hat. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges spielte Darwin als ein wichtiger Militärhafen der Alliierten eine signifikante Rolle und musste unzählige Bombenattacken der Japaner ertragen. Im Dezember 1974 wurde die Stadt von einigen heftigen und grausamen Zyklonen heimgesucht, die fast 60 Prozent der Gebäude zerstörten.

The King George Falls is one of the Kimberley’s most magnificent natural wonders. At 80 meters (260 feet), the thundering spectacle of twin cascades are among the highest in Australia. The river weaves through an amazing landscape of near vertical red rock formations and a parade of wildlife — carnivorous saltwater crocodiles and amazing birdlife, including giant raptors and the Brahminy Kite.

The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands is an uninhabited external territory of Australia consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs, and the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea generated by the islands

Adele Island is an island located in the Indian Ocean approximately 104 kilometres North of Ardyaloon off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia

Set off the coast of Western Australia, the Buccaneer Archipelago is one of the Kimberley’s finest secrets. The Archipelago, 50 k2 (19 sq mi), is made up of around 800 islands and protect the mainland from the huge 12 metre tides and astonishing speed of the Yampi (or, in traditional Aborigine, “Yampee”) Sound. The speed and power of the water many not make for pleasant bathing, but do however result in fantastic natural phenomena. One fine example is the horizontal reversible waterfall in Talbot Bay. The tidal pull is responsible for the “reversible” nature of the falls, however, this also hides narrow gaps between the islands, making for treacherous sailing conditions. Isolated graves of sailors and divers are testimony to the danger. William Dampier sighted the Archipelago in 1688 but it would not be until 1821 that the Archipelago would become known as Buccaneer (a term coined by Captain Phillip Parker King) „in commemoration of William Dampier’s visit to this part of the coast „. Commander John Lort Stokes also noted the area in his 1838 record. Enterprising individuals were initially attracted to the Buccaneer Archipelago in the 1800s due to the superior pearling as well as the rich iron ore deposits. Pearling conducted by luggers in the 1880s was concentrated in Cygnet Bay, Cascade Bay, Cone Bay and Strickland Bay. More recently, mining operators established open-cut mines on Koolan Island on the east side of the Sound. Some of the richest iron ore in the world is extracted here to this day.

Set off the coast of Western Australia, the Buccaneer Archipelago is one of the Kimberley’s finest secrets. The Archipelago, 50 k2 (19 sq mi), is made up of around 800 islands and protect the mainland from the huge 12 metre tides and astonishing speed of the Yampi (or, in traditional Aborigine, “Yampee”) Sound. The speed and power of the water many not make for pleasant bathing, but do however result in fantastic natural phenomena. One fine example is the horizontal reversible waterfall in Talbot Bay. The tidal pull is responsible for the “reversible” nature of the falls, however, this also hides narrow gaps between the islands, making for treacherous sailing conditions. Isolated graves of sailors and divers are testimony to the danger. William Dampier sighted the Archipelago in 1688 but it would not be until 1821 that the Archipelago would become known as Buccaneer (a term coined by Captain Phillip Parker King) „in commemoration of William Dampier’s visit to this part of the coast „. Commander John Lort Stokes also noted the area in his 1838 record. Enterprising individuals were initially attracted to the Buccaneer Archipelago in the 1800s due to the superior pearling as well as the rich iron ore deposits. Pearling conducted by luggers in the 1880s was concentrated in Cygnet Bay, Cascade Bay, Cone Bay and Strickland Bay. More recently, mining operators established open-cut mines on Koolan Island on the east side of the Sound. Some of the richest iron ore in the world is extracted here to this day.

The Hunter River is home to an immense mangrove system surrounded by soaring red sandstone cliffs. Narrow mangrove channels shelter numerous bird species, mudskippers, fiddler crabs and the infamous saltwater crocodile; the most aggressive crocodile species known to man. Naturalist Island at the mouth of the river has a stunning stretch of sandy beach that makes a perfect landing site for small helicopters that can pick up visitors wishing to explore some of the Kimberley’s vast interior. View less The highlight inland is the famous Mitchell Falls where four tiers of waterfalls plunge into deep pools that flow out into the mighty Mitchell River. The headwaters of the falls are cool and a dip in the fresh water is a welcome reprieve from the heat of the heartland.

Vansittart Bay is located near the northern tip of Western Australia. The bay was named by Phillip Parker King during one of his four surveys of Northern Australia during the early 19th century.
Interesting parts of the bay include Jar Island and the opportunity to view Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) and Wandjina styles of rock art. For these two different rock art styles there are two sites in close proximity.
An area with an example of a more recent history is the Anjo Peninsula.

Darwin liegt in der oberen Hälfte des Northern Territory, ein Landstrich, der von der restlichen Nation durch tausende Kilometer karger Wüste getrennt wird. Dies ist das Land von Crocodile Dundee, mit Darwin als seiner Vorzeigestadt. Dieses Land der Extreme hat nur zwei Jahreszeiten: trocken und nass, oder besser gesagt Dürre und Sintflut. Letzt Genanntes ist außerdem ein Merkmal seiner Bewohner; der durchschnittliche Einwohner konsumiert angeblich mindestens 227 Liter Bier pro Jahr. Die Stadt wurde nach dem Naturforscher Charles Darwin benannt, der auf seiner historischen Reise auf der M.S. Beagle hier Halt gemacht hat. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges spielte Darwin als ein wichtiger Militärhafen der Alliierten eine signifikante Rolle und musste unzählige Bombenattacken der Japaner ertragen. Im Dezember 1974 wurde die Stadt von einigen heftigen und grausamen Zyklonen heimgesucht, die fast 60 Prozent der Gebäude zerstörten.