The landscape of the Top End is so very different from down south, so it follows that the plants there are very different too. It’s fascinating to see the variety that exists, as well as finding out from Max their many uses.

We were given insight into traditional life of the clans in Arnhemland, like the proper way to do back burning (unlike the massive operations I saw from the plane): in the late afternoon and in a small area so that it will burn out by itself, as demonstrated here. That way the bush will have time to regenerate properly.