From iconic outback pubs to bush camps lit by wildfire skies, this stretch of the NT gave us some of our most unexpected memories yet. We finally bought our dream HJ47 Cruiser for the Send it for the Strays project, had a spontaneous jam session in the bush with friends (yes, we recorded our first song), and soaked in the quirky chaos of Daly Waters Pub. Between chance encounters, new partnerships, and big wins for the project, this was the week everything started to feel very real.

The Kakadu or Kada-don’t debate had us curious, so we had to see it for ourselves. From croc-spotting at Cahills Crossing to the stunning plunge pools of Gunlom Falls, Kakadu delivered epic scenery, challenging drives, and plenty of wildlife surprises. Mosquito swarms, smoke-filled nights, and a few mechanical dramas couldn’t stop us from soaking it all in and discovering that sometimes the best adventures come when plans change.