It took a while for Ryan to convince me to spend 5 days of the winter holiday to venture into the outback. I was not particularly impressed to walk through dusty and muddy paths to begin with. However, the Red Center was indeed breathtaking.
Soon we realised that travelling via a campervan/caravan is a popular option amongst the locals. We rented a Mercedes campervan from Maui and were very satisfied with its features. The total distance we drove was at least 2000km!
Day 1: Alice Springs->East Macdonell Ranges
Jessie Gap 500m walk
Corroboree rock 1km walk
Corroboree rock 1km walk
Trephina Gorge about 2km walk
Outback treat: emu, kangaroo, crocodile, buffalo all on one plate @ Bojangles
Starry night
Day 2: Alice Springs->Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon Rim Walk 7.2km
Needless to say, the pictures have told the story.
Day 3: Kings Canyon->The Olgas
Valley of the wind walk 7.4km
One of the nice lookout points along the way.
Walpa Gorge walk 2.6km
The green plants are spear vines.
Walpa Gorge walk 2.6km
Sunset at Ayers rock
The colour of the rock changes every so frequent and it can be red and then glowing orange in half a minute~We had our picnic tables and chairs strategically placed to watch sunset.
Day 4: Ayers Rock->Alice Springs->West Macdonell Ranges
Sunrise at the rock
Spot the moon~
Spot the moon~
The climb 1.6km/863m above sea level.
There is quite a lot of controversy surrounding climbing the rock and you can read about the debate. Nevertheless, I found the rock worth climbing. The climb was quite challenging with rewarding scenery.
There is quite a lot of controversy surrounding climbing the rock and you can read about the debate. Nevertheless, I found the rock worth climbing. The climb was quite challenging with rewarding scenery.
Cultural Center
We were not allowed to photograph there. There were several Aboriginal Art Galleries there, with some of the pieces pricing up to $3000! There were stories about how 4 different tribes had a great battle near the rock and created the landscape.
We were not allowed to photograph there. There were several Aboriginal Art Galleries there, with some of the pieces pricing up to $3000! There were stories about how 4 different tribes had a great battle near the rock and created the landscape.
Aboriginal life at a small town in the outback
Day 5: West Mcdonell Ranges->Alice Springs->Melbourne
Glen Helen Gorge
This gorge was just behind Glen Helen Resort which we spent a night at.
Ormiston Gorge(Ghost gum walk+Waterhole walk) about 2-3km walk
Dingo sighting at the waterhole~
Dingo sighting at the waterhole~
Standley Chasm about 1-2km walk
Simpsons Gap
Unfortunately, we had a flat tire 5km away from Alice Springs. But fortunately, emergency help arrived within half an hour.
This looked pretty impressive, eh?
I am in awe of the rocks and sands which can look really spectacular! A great trip during this winter indeed.
I am in awe of the rocks and sands which can look really spectacular! A great trip during this winter indeed.
2 comments:
looks like a great trip :D
hi couz, didn't know you have a blog! How was exam? Heard that you are going home this holiday. Please tell me you are so going to have heaps of food, especially durian (on my behalf too, ok?) :p
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