RV TRAVEL
A CULTURAL LENS ON LITCHFIELD
The next day, I met Tess from NT Indigenous Tours( ntitours. com. au) for a full-day, one-on-one experience centred on Aboriginal culture and connection to country. Spending the day with her gave me a deeper understanding of Litchfield than I’ d ever had before. We explored Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, and stopped at Tableland Swamp, a lesser-known but significant area rich in wildlife and cultural importance. Tess talked about the traditional seasonal use of this area, pointing out bush foods and sharing stories linked to the landscape.
Lost City is well worth checking out on your way to Central Valley.
Spending the day with Tess was a memorable experience.
Access to the Central Valley Campgrounds requires a key to unlock the gates.
Later, we pulled into Walker Creek, where Tess laid out a fantastic lunch spread in the shade by the water. As we sat and yarned over some tasty tucker, she shared stories passed down through generations about the land, the plants, and her family history. It was raw, honest, and humbling.
Walking alongside someone who’ s deeply connected to country, you begin to see the landscape differently, not just as a place to visit, but a living, breathing presence. That evening, back at camp with the stillness of the bush settling in, it felt like the day had shifted something in me. The Territory does that.
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