More from Kings Canyon…
After such a big day doing the Kings Canyon rim walk, the next day we did an easy bush walk following the creek into the base of the Canyon.
At the end of the walk there is a platform with seats, so we sat for awhile and watched the birds
We were very happy with what we had seen and done over the 4 days at Kings Canyon, so it was time to move on. The West MacDonnell ranges, are truly amazing as you drive along them..
There are a couple of different ways that go through to Alice Springs ,which we planned as our next stop. Chris decided on the Mereenie way, following the Macdonnell Ranges. O M G What a road , rough as guts and dusty. Down to 10klm at times.
Thinking we may of taken a break and stayed overnight at Hermannsburg caravan park, I enquired at the only shop in town and was told ,we could stay ,but there is no one else there. I took one look and a couple of photos, that was enough, we weren’t staying there!!
We made a short stop in Namatjira, taking a couple of photos of the area that inspired Albert Namatjira the renowned artist, for his paintings.
We drove on and finally arrived at Alice Springs and booked into the camping area behind the National Hall of Fame Truck Museum. About 6 kl out of town.
The following day we restocked the fridge then drove back out to the National Park to do the walk into the Standley Chasm
It was a rough track in, but the scenery and the chasm at the end made it worthwhile.
I know I probably take too many photos but the colours and the natural formations of the rocks are breathtaking to me. The West MacDonnell Ranges is a place I would visit again, Maybe in the next life as the roads and walks are killing my back.
Still in the west McDonnell’s we walked into Ellery Creek big water hole.
Another beautiful place to have fun with the camera.. The track was a good , well maintained and one with lots of colourful rocks along the way.
I also like coloured rocks, so I took a few steps off the formed track to get a closer pic. Then Chris yells out ,”there’s a snake behind you..”Those that know me ,know what I think of snakes !! Terrified, I was back on the track in a flash. The snake just went on it’s merry way slithering under the rocks
If you scroll in ,on the next photo, you can just see a glimpse of that 2/3 mtr king brown., heading under the rocks. Nasty pieces of work !!
I took my next rock photo from the pathway. Haha.
A bit further on we drove into Serpentine George.
Then another rocky walk that takes you into the Gorge.
After that and not far off the highway Is the road into the Ochre pitts!. It was only a short walk from the carpark and again, beautiful colours on the cliff faces
From there we drove up to a lookout, with a view of the Ranges we are exploring.
Next stop was Simpsons Gap which was one of my favourite. Large sandy river beds, lots of ghost gums and waterholes along the walk in.
Just brilliant for wandering around taking photos
We are staying at the Road Transport Hall of Fame , which gives us easy access to everything around Alice. We feel safe here and both like Alice, there is a special feel about the place,that makes you want to stay longer.
A view from Anzac Hill over the town. So much bigger and spread out more than we expected.
Last Wednesday morning we were out of bed at 5 AM to catch the channel 7 Sunrise team doing a live shoot, from here to promote the NT.
What a fun morning, Sam the weather man and the directors were so nice, we were shouted breakfast by Rotary, around a warm fire, it was only 1 degree that morning. It wasn’t open to the public, but the staff and a few caravaners.,including us, were the rent a croud for the promo.
Everything was on display, from little trains to the big old Ghan. Even a couple of resident owls in the Truck Museum watched on.
After the filming was done, we were chatting with Sam the weather man, and I asked if I could have a photo of the Jodies Inspiration cap . Before I knew it the director said he would take the photo, and directed Chris to get in as well, Sam handed me the microphone as well.. Yes I was speechless ,for once !!
Live Life Large , and enjoy every day as tomorrow is not promised. XX