Uluru
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Uluru is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km.
For the Anangu people, Uluru is inseparable from Tjukurpa, or traditional law.Weiterlesen
Guided walk
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Our guided walk started in the Mala carpark and went to Kantju Gorge.
We walked around the edge of the Rock and viewed caves where the Mala people camped when they first arrived at Uluru. IWeiterlesen
Uluru
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Our guide was quite good but a little repetitive, he had an interesting way of describing the stories of his people including some about his own family.
To me the Rock is more impressive from aWeiterlesen
Morning Tea at the Rock
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The tour took just over 2 hours but it was only a 15 min walk back to the Motorhome.
The Rock is a mighty structure and deserved a "cheers" so morning tea was a necessity. Having the Motorhome meansWeiterlesen
Driving to the Olga's
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
My turn to drive. John needed a rest as his knee is swollen and sore from driving and walking.
Kata Tjuta coming into View
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, is a group of impressive domes made up of 36 formations.
Kata Tjuta is Pitjantjatjara meaning 'many heads'. This area is an Anangu men's site and is sacred underWeiterlesen
Lunch time at the Olga 's
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The drive was only 40 min from Uluru to the Olga's but it was time for lunch. We are certainly making the most of the convenience of the Motorhome.
Kata Tjuta Northern Territory
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Valley of the Winds walk lets you immerse yourself among Kata Tjuta’s domes.
Karu Lookout
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We walked to Karu Lookout in the Valley of the Wind which is one of the shortest walks and took 1 hour. The walk whilst not difficult was steep and rocky in places unlike Uluru which was a very easyWeiterlesen
Ice cream Time
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
As you do, ice cream with the Olgas in the background.
Time to Leave
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Our excursions for the day are over, so time to drive back to the campground.
Back at the campground
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Another interesting day, learning lots of things about days gone past and visiting iconic bucket list places in Australia.
Now back at the campground for cheese and crackers while the washingWeiterlesen
Sunset at Uluru
27. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A quick walk to a small peak in the campground to take photos of the Rock as it changes colour from the Sunset. Whilst the sun does not set over Uluru you can see the colour changes as the sun sets.Weiterlesen
Leaving Uluru
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Another part of our adventures over. We really enjoyed Uluru.
On the road at 8am this morning so that we can arrive at Kings Canyon in time to do the Rim Walk. John will be driving first.
Driving to Kings Canyon
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
The drive is around 3 to 4 hours along Lasseter's Highway and Luritja Road . So more long straight roads.
Still Driving
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
My turn to drive after John's 50 min drive. The roads still straight and dare I say boring. The landscape is all looking the same. As I drive to Kings Canyon the road did narrow a little but still theWeiterlesen
Still Driving
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
20 km from the Canyon there must have been a lightning strike recently as the trees and spinifex grasses have been burnt and you could still smell the fire ashes.
Kings Canyon
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We have arrived at Kings Canyon.
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Now for the 6 km 3 to 4 hours grade 4 walk.
The landscape of rugged ranges, rock holes and gorges which act as a refuge for many plants and animals and the red canyon walls which soar 100m aboveWeiterlesen
Walk 500 Steps
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We made it up the 500 steps, it was hard work and only the start of the walk.
Not required for the Hopwood's
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Rim Walk
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Only 1 hour in, 2 to 3 to go.
Still walking
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A few more hours into the walk, the walk is a lot easier but still rugged.
Cottrill Bridge
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Too far to turn back now.
Garden Of Eden
28. August 2022 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Yeah more steps, these are timber not sure they are any better than climbing over the rocks.