Mon 30th - We packed up pretty smartly and headed into Redbank Gorge. It's a 1.2km walk to the gorge. The path is not well defined and at times you are walking along the creek bed and doing a lot of rock hopping. It's well worth the walk, tall red cliffs follow the creek bed … Continue reading Craters, Camels and Killer Bees
NT – Redbank Gorge – Woodland Campground
Redbank Gorge, Woodland Campground – OR, T, $. 24 km NW of Glen Helen. Large sites, bush setting, each with free gas BBQ with 2 hot plates, table and chairs and fire pit. 3 sites are drive through especially for trailer and caravans. Fees apply, self registration. Rating – 3
Gorges, Gorges and Ochre Pits
Sun 29th - We woke to a chilly morning with icy cold wind. We were snug as a bug in the camper. We backed tracked a bit to Serpentine Gorge. From the car park it is a 1.2km walk to the gorge. There is a large rock hole at the start of the gorge stopping … Continue reading Gorges, Gorges and Ochre Pits
NT – Neil Hargraves Lookout
Neil Hargraves Lookout – F, OR, B, D. 107 km W of Alice Springs. Several gravelly areas to camp. Camping permitted for 24hrs. Great view, has water, shelter and tables. Rating – 2
Gap, Chasm and Waterhole
Sat 28th - We stayed the night at Stuart Caravan Park in Alice Springs. $32 powered a night. We asked for a concrete slab this time, it was so nice to not have dust or dried bits of grass at our door for a change. It's a bit older park, sites are small, smaller than … Continue reading Gap, Chasm and Waterhole
Jessie and Emily Gaps
Friday 27th - We packed up ready for our next places to see and be. First stop was Jessie Gap where we had morning tea. The wind had a real ice to it. Jessie Gap wasn't much especially after Trephina Gorge. Emily Gap was a more interesting. Wind howls brought these gaps, must be snowing … Continue reading Jessie and Emily Gaps
Arltunga Historical Reserve
We came back to camp, had morning tea and packed our lunch to head off to Arltunga Historical Reserve for the day. The Arltunga Historical Reserve is really interesting and played an important part in helping getting Alice Springs established, to find out why take a visit out there yourself, 110kms east of Alice. First … Continue reading Arltunga Historical Reserve
Trephina Gorge – Day 3
Thurs 26th - The wind was howling last night, really strange when it was so mild when we went to bed, we didn't even need the heater on. After breaky we did the 45 min rim walk. It's a steep climb up and you are walking up and down rocks but our effort was well … Continue reading Trephina Gorge – Day 3
Trephina Gorge – Day 2
Wed 25th - It was so peaceful last night, we had a big sleep in. A relaxing breaky and then a short stroll to check out the lighting on the cliffs. Wow we are going to have so much click click going on. The wind has come up blowing dust around the camping areas, have … Continue reading Trephina Gorge – Day 2
Trephina Gorge
Tues - 24th. With all of our bits and pieces fixed or sorted, fuel, water and supplies re stocked we left the park. We stopped at the car wash in town and did a quick wash of the Ute and trailer getting off all the dust, at least for a short time. After lunch we … Continue reading Trephina Gorge