Continuing from last week I'm just saying - Don't mention the Eels game.  Wow what a total fizzer - we would have enjoyed a local game more.  I could vent more but loyalty won't let me :)

After settling into our site at the Freespirit "Resort" - we did the logical thing and asked them for work.  Sadly for me nothing as yet, but Rob has scored a job here.  2 Evenings and 3 Days per week - and free rent so that's a bonus.  It's a bit lonely for me lying by the pool whilst he's working but everyone tells me I'll get used to it lol.

After familarising ourselves with Darwin we have started a to-do list of things and places to see before we leave in October.  First thing on the list was Dunedee Beach which is located West of Darwin.  You have to go South to go West due to the Harbour, however it's only about 120km and we decided to do a Rec trip out there last friday.  We had been told that Crab Claw Island Resort was better than Dunedoo Beach C/Van Park as there are less midgee's, so we thought we'd explore both.
Crab Claw Island Resort is a little bit of false adversiting as it's not actually on the island - just looks out at it, however after a short 15km private dirt road we came across as little bit of paradise.   There is a small caravan park, numerous cabins on stilts and a restaurant/bar. 

Crab Claw Island Resort - Restuarant/Bar

Anyone for Beach volleyball

Beautiful outlook from the cabins

Did I mention the beach, complete with volleyball setup?  And they say the crocs will act as ball boys for you....  Well anyway the fishing here is meant to really great and we are looking forward to a weekend out here with Lou & Bruce when they arrive (Hey Guys don't forget the fishing rods).

With still plenty of the day left we then headed further west to Dunedee Beach.  Going on the signs along the road, which is bitumen all the way, it may not be fully accessible at High tide as there are lots of low lying areas - however we were there at Low tide so all good.  And wow what a beautiful spot. There are lots of homes and fishing shacks out here but most appear as though they are used as weekenders for Darwin residents.  As we were out there on a Friday we had the beach to ourselves.  Made up of rocky outcrops and beautiful coloured sands along with turquise water we could have stayed forever however yet again spoiled by the thought of those nasty crocs. 

Dunedee Beach looking South

Picture perfect

We enjoyed a walk in utter peace

From Dunedee beach itself we then went to check out Dundee Lodge and C/van park. 
Great spot and they NT Govt has just spent a fortune on upgrading the Boat ramp.  We had lunch out here and I'd have to say for a little place out of the way - our Burgers were amazing. 

Dunedee Beach War Memorial

Rob contemplating the serenity

The view from Dunedee Lodge

You know I cannot get enough of trees right?

Sorry couldn't get enough!

And these little guys were our only company

All in all - a great day out and although it's ticked off our bucket list - we have to go back!

Saturday saw us explore the Parap Village Markets.  Oh the food - so with so many different nationalities represented here it was hard to choose what to eat.  So we've added this to our weekly to do list and we will just try them all  !!
Mindil Beach Markets are the big name up here, however unless they've changed I think Parap Village Markets are much nicer and better HOWEVER we will sacrifice ourselves and revisit Mindil Beach and keep you posted.