Goat Island, NT: The Pub Surrounded by Crocodiles
Territory Famous by Kellie Arrowsmith
Episode notes
Goat Island isn't what you think it is.
Despite the name, there aren't any goats.
What you will find is a pub in the middle of the crocodile-infested Adelaide River, a Danish bloke known as King Kai, a "pet" crocodile named Casey, a tiny dog that spent years chasing a three-metre saltwater crocodile, and a frying pan that somehow became part of Territory history.
In this episode of Territory Famous, I dive into the bizarre story of Goat Island Lodge, the man who bought an island because he hated traffic lights, the heartbreaking fate of Pippa the terrier, and the stories that have made this one of the Northern Territory's most unique destinations.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to have a beer surrounded by some of Australia's biggest saltwater crocodiles, this one's for you