This trip had a slight detour of Mataranka, slight being 800kms out of the way, round trip. Our friendly hosts provided with pool table, fire pit and sheltered mini ramp, the perfect bush camp. Possibly best camp spot ever.
We hit the hot springs, and then our first flat tyre, then back up the Stuart Highway and towards Naiyu. Crossing the Daly River, spotting some crocs from afar, then on to the bumpy dirt track towards the plains of Peppimenarti. The road is rough, with creek crossings and pot holes. It’s slow going. Our first stop at Peppi school, two little girls adopted to skating fast. Dropping in and going off the jump ramp, within an hour, thanks to Adelaide’s constant encouragement.
June is the best time to be in the Territory. The days and night are warm, but not oppressive. On the way to Palumpa we dangled our feet in the Moyle. @trentjamesevans and Digby got involved in a colour run with the kids. It was the busiest out of all the sessions, still they developed their skills so so fast.
Wadeye was always going to be a struggle and it was. But worth the trip to skate the concrete mini that has been blasted by the weather for the last 30 years. We did get two kids out and they hustled @shaunye into buying them shoes. Good hustle.
With ramps, skateboards and pads in tow, the entire crew flew thru the sun and dirt, laying way for more skateboarders in the Daly Shire. Its always amazing to see these kids pick up skating so fast and wanting to drop in, jump off and flip with in minutes
Words @tshillier
Huge Thank~You to all the local councils, communities & schools for having us @buildupskateboarding @vansaustralia @houseofdarwin @h0ddle @sundayhardware @trinitydis
