While floating in the middle of a croc-laden river might not be the scenario one associates with care-free serenity, it’s bliss for tour guide Dennis Miller.
Sitting on his boat in Kakadu’s Yellow Water Billabong at sunrise, Dennis is at peace and wondering: could croc country be the safest place in the world right now?
“Come to the Northern Territory, it’s the safest place on earth, we’ve got everything for you, and we’re just waiting,” says Dennis, talking to the ABC from his boat.
But while Kakadu National Park remains closed to the public until at least June 18 under coronavirus restrictions, and tourists remain locked out of the Northern Territory under strict border controls, Dennis says the lack of tourism means guides, and even the crocs, are getting lonely.
“We’d love to have you here in this beautiful spot when it opens.”
‘The world wants to come to Kakadu’
At this time of year in Kakadu’s serene wetlands, Dennis says up to seven cruises a day with groups from all over Australia and across the world would usually depart for