Alice Springs

After getting info of recent grading of the Meereenie loop road we set off the Alice via Hermannsburg. Not quite a highway as described and it certainly had its moments but we survived the 140ks of gravel with a bit of dust, a couple of loose screws and the cooker knows coming off. Particularly amused by the 44 gal. drums either side of a very tight corner- on one side it said " Take um foot off" and after "Put um back down". Not sure it was worth the 200km we saved but done anyhow. Julie not overly impressed by the dust in the van. Park put on pancakes next morning and after we set off up the Glen Helen Scenic Drive that covers the Western MacDonnell ranges. 350km travelled but absolutely magnificent scenery.Travelled out to Ross River and the East MacDonnell ranges. Nowhere near as good as the western side but some nice spots. Took Julie on a real 4wd experience via creek beds to a rock pool- very rough!Read more