We have had a great couple of weeks exploring this part of the country…
From Alice Springs, to the West MacDonnell Ranges. Along the Mereenie Loop Road to Kings Canyon. And finishing off with Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
We have seen some beautiful and amazingly varied scenery. The geological history of the area is fascinating!!
We loved the gorges and great hiking through the West MacDonnell’s…and camping on the banks of the Finke River. Lots of flies though!! And would love to come back another time after a good rainy season when it’s not so dry.
We were surprised by King’s Canyon and the stunning weathered beehive sandstone domes, similar to those that the Bungle Bungles are famous for.
The Olgas, although probably overshadowed by their neighbour Uluru, are definitely worth exploring. Huge rock domes, some of which are more than 100 meters taller than Uluru – the tallest 546m. Interesting that they are made of conglomerate rock.
And of course, Uluru, which needs no explanation. Pretty impressive to have a rock that is 2.5 times the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, rising out of the middle of the desert. Loved the changing colours throughout the day and particularly at sunrise and sunset. From a distance it looks like a big smooth rock, but exploring up close you find lots of valleys, plunge pools and caves. The climb was the highlight for the boys!!
The Travelling Dixons 