Trephina Gorge, Gorge Campground – T, OR, $, DW. 85 km E of Alice Springs, East Macdonnell Ranges. Long drops, drinking water. Very dusty sites, not very big but new campground being put in especially for campers and caravans. Amazing vista from campsite. Rating - Difficult to rate, as a campsite 2 but has the gorge … Continue reading NT -Trephina Gorge
Alice Springs
Sat 21st to 23rd - We were up at dawn to take some photos of the pillar, it was freezing cold. We packed up and then headed into Alice. The road into Alice was much smoother than the previous dirt roads we had been on. As you approach Alice from the south heading north you … Continue reading Alice Springs
Chambers Pillar
Friday 20th - Wow in the light of day when we could see where we camped we have an amazing view right from our campsite. Chambers Pillar in one direction and Castle Rock in the other. The campsite here is well set out with bollards defining the sites. Big sites with space between each site. … Continue reading Chambers Pillar
NT – Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve
Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve – T, OR, $. 164 km S of Alice Springs. Long drop toilets with low seat. 2 Large camping areas, well spaced from each other, fire bits, bring in your own wood. Short walk to Chambers Pillar. Lovely spot but dusty. Rating – 3 The view from our camp site.
Mt Dare, Finke & Chambers Pillar
Thursday 19th - We heard dingoes howling several times through the night. Well it was a hard decision but we decided to keep moving, so many wonderful things still to see and experience. Our neighbours wanted a show and tell on the camper and wanted to see how quick it all packed up, we are … Continue reading Mt Dare, Finke & Chambers Pillar
SA – 3 O’clock Creek
3 O'clock Creek – OR, $, DW, W. 13kms up the Mt Dare road from Dalhousie. From a camping point of view better than Dalhousie but of course it doesn't have the springs or toilets. But lots of tress and rocky ground so not as dusty but would be quieter and you can camp down … Continue reading SA – 3 O’clock Creek
Dalhousie
Wed 18th - Brrr it was a cold cold night. We reckon minus 2 to 3 as it was only 0.4 at 8.00. Heater was going for it all night. It was so cold to pack up, our hands were hurting. The sun was nice and warm though. We find people aren't real quick moving … Continue reading Dalhousie
SA – Dalhousie Springs Campground
Dalhousie Springs Campground – T, B, OR, $, S - cold. The campsite at Dalhousie Springs is a large very dusty area. There are different size bays suitable for single, a couple of campers or groups. Many of the sites have fire pits but you must bring your own wood in. There is a toilet … Continue reading SA – Dalhousie Springs Campground
Oodnadatta Track – Day 5
Tues - 17th - It was a cold night, we woke to a bit of a frost. We met a really nice young family from Victoria who travelled from Vic to Darwin and are heading back home over taking 4 weeks all up. They have covered a lot of ground. We stopped at Mt Dutton … Continue reading Oodnadatta Track – Day 5
Oodnadatta Track – Day 4
Mon 16th - Was a great camp spot literally in the middle of nowhere. We had a leisurely start this morning, wiping dust from seals, putting tape over locks as the dust is making some hard to open. The back door of the ute is letting dust in (due to the attempted break in) so … Continue reading Oodnadatta Track – Day 4