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Duncan Grant Western Australia
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- 22. jun. 2017, 21:48
- 🌙 13 °C
- Høyde: 561 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.73379, 133.868123°44’2” S 133°52’5” E
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Angela and Duncan on holidays
22. juni 2017, Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Having a rest after taking a walk.
Cuddling up in the tent, first night camping.
Duncan at a roadside lunch stop
Ange at a roadside lunch stop.
Ange having a little kick back in the shade.
Roadside lunch stop at Tunnel Creek.Les mer
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Alisha Grant love you, looking lovely and happy
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Reisende WA Road Trip
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- 20. jun. 2019, 09:29
- ☀️ 8 °C
- Høyde: 563 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.73269, 133.8705723°43’58” S 133°52’14” E
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Day 68 Alice Springs
20. juni 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
To start off the day today we fed the Australian Ringnecks outside.
We then went down to Simpsons gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The towering wall of the Simpsons Range was split by a narrow band of water. There was a pond of water that was freezing cold and we even spotted a rock wallaby.
Next we drove back into town to check out the old Telegraph Station. We learnt about the history of the Telegraph Station and the township, the lives of the early telegraphers and their families, as well as discussing the Stolen Generation history of the site. Jessica, Ryley and I also did a quiz, and at the end we all got free lollipops and icy poles.
Next we stopped by the Megafauna Museum where we saw dinosaurs, how people get bones out of the ground, the history of Alice Springs, and a giant bird called the Dromornis that looks just like the Snipe from the movie 'UP', (Kevin).
After we finished at the museum we went back to the caravan park for our last splash and slide into the pool.Les mer
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Reisende WA Road Trip
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- 18. jun. 2019, 16:28
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Høyde: 563 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.73271, 133.8705723°43’58” S 133°52’14” E
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Day 66 Alice Springs
18. juni 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Today we explored the parts of Alice Springs that we skipped last time around Australia.
The first place we stopped at was the Araluen Cultural Precinct. Basically it was a big art gallery with lots of indigenous art and models.
Next we walked over to the Museum of Central Australia. Inside we learnt about animals, nature, rocks, and indigenous culture. After the museum we went shopping for some more supplies.
Back at the caravan park we hand fed Australian ringnecks, and crested pigeons. The ringnecks were my favourite.
After feeding the birds we went swimming in the freezing cold pool at the front of the caravan park. After dinner we walked down to the strawberry and ice cream van and we each bought a pancake.Les mer
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Reisende The Long Road Home
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- 18. jul. 2021, 21:00
- 🌙 11 °C
- Høyde: 561 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.734791, 133.87121623°44’5” S 133°52’16” E
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Three Cornered Jack
18. juli 2021, Australia ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
The heading gives you a hint of what the last couple of days has revolved around. Saturday morning we wandered into Alice Springs cbd. It has a few historical buildings and a lot of indigenous tourism. A couple of malls and supermarkets. It was the biggest town we had been in for a while. Our first task was to get plumbing pieces to finally fix our water leak. We found an amazing camping store who could help us out. Regan spent more time under the caravan on his yoga mat with great success.

Decided on a bike ride in the afternoon so headed up past Alice Springs Desert Park. The cycleway is wide and fully sealed. We stopped for a photo op and I parked my bike off the track. Big mistake. The tyres got a few jabs from this noxious weed called three cornered jack. Continued on for another 20km. At about 5km from home I noticed I had a soft front tyre so straight home as fast as possible. Had to walk the last kilometre. Mended the front tyre then Julie noticed my back tyre was also flat. So more time finding 4 thorns and punctures in the back tyre.

Woke up this morning to both tyres flat again. Being a Sunday we only managed to get one new tube so spent more time replacing tubes and pulling out all thorns from the tyres. We first experienced three cornered Jack on the Birdsville track and have stood on it a few times and dragged in inside the caravan. Guaranteed to curse when you stand on one of these bare-footed and must be careful to get the complete thorn out as well.

Today we went for a leisurely drive to Simpson's Gap then Standleys Chasm. Amazing rocks and just spectacular when you discover that these rocks are some of Australia's oldest rocks . And of course the rocks and the dirt is so red. The main birdlife were budgies. Hundreds of speedy noisy characters darting between the branches. We managed a couple of walks which we enjoyed after having a few long days sitting in the car. The temperature is cooler than Mt Isa but we are further south. Today was a pleasant 20 degrees and sunny.

As we haven’t managed to see all we wanted in Alice we are staying an extra day before we head into the tourism Mecca of Uluru and Kings Canyon.Les mer
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Reisende Eastern Adventure
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- 28. jul. 2023, 11:00
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Høyde: 560 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.733791, 133.86962923°44’2” S 133°52’11” E
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Alice Springs
28. juli 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We arrived in Alice springs this morning and set up camp at the Discovery Caravan Park 5km out of town - Luxury + this place. Great place. Plus some friendly natives drop in to say hello. 🦜

Dropped into town to get supplies and that was an eye opener let me tell you.Les mer
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Kaden Beecroft Australia
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- 13. jul. 2017, 15:26
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 562 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.73343, 133.8702823°44’0” S 133°52’13” E
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Alice Springs, Big 4 MacDonnell Ranges
13. juli 2017, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A very expensive park, however this park has been my favorite park yet.
4 pools, one with a huge slide, (the weather wasn't quite warm enough but we still used the slide), 2 jumping pillows and a trampoline. I loved the jumping pillow best. It had 2 playgrounds, half a basketball court, a tiny mountain bike path and every night they would have different activities eg: movie night, live music, didgerido playing, and lots more.
Very pricey but worth the money.Les mer
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Michael Sharpe Great Northern Adventure
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- 21. jul. 2023, 16:22
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Høyde: 563 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.733333, 133.86833323°43’60” S 133°52’6” E
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July 21st -23rd Alice Springs
21. juli 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Apart from the first afternoon at the Brewery next door to our Caravan Park, Alice Springs has not been too kind to me
Caught some sort of bug on and have been crook Sat & Sun.
Should be right to go tomorrow to Ayres Rock🤞Les mer
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Hope you are feeling better now Have you seen the Ghan come through the Gap yet [Nancy]
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I hope you are feeling better today Have you seen the Ghan come through the Gap yet [Nancy]
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Our Australian Adventures Our First Big Aussie Adventure
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- 22. aug. 2017, 19:26
- 🌙 19 °C
- Høyde: 565 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.732071, 133.87097323°43’55” S 133°52’16” E
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Driving to Alice Springs
22. august 2017, Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
We got away at 9.30am and managed to get back to the Erlunda Roadhouse around 12.30 with no stops. A bite of lunch and quick feed for the emus and we were on the road again.

We arrived at the Big 4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park around 2.30pm with a huge squeal from the girls as they saw the huge water slide into the pool. As we set up they disappeared down the road, towels in hand, and not back till Joe hunted them home after grabbing some groceries.

The girls are very keen on visiting what sounds like a dessert cafe near the office and would be perfectly happy to stay in the caravan park tomorrow but I think we'll try and explore Alice a bit. After all the red dust the grass here makes it feel like an oasis! With all the washing done and leftovers for dinner we're planning a nice relaxing evening.Les mer
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Reisende Someone looks very happy!!!❤️👍✨
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Reisende Looking very organised and we'll set up!!!
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Reisende Great photo! Much better than the Singleton sign!!!
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Reisende Alice Springs sounds like an interesting plan to visit! We love reading the posts. Missing you all very much, but enjoying following your adventures. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Our Australian Adventures Our First Big Aussie Adventure
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- 23. aug. 2017
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Høyde: 565 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.733904, 133.8727323°44’2” S 133°52’22” E
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Alice Springs
23. august 2017, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After getting caught up with the washing we decided to take a quick trip to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. We had planned on taking a look at the Desert Park but it looked like a place you would need to spend half a day at least to get a good look around. The girls were very keen on spending as much time at the caravan park as possible and to be honest we were all stuffed to a quick trip to the Reptile Centre sounded like the perfect alternative.

It didn't disappoint! We ended up spending a couple of hours at the centre looking at all the different animals. We were lucky enough to see their salt water crocodile being fed which only happens once a week through winter then we were able to meet and hold a few of their residents which the girls got a real kick out of.

We went and grabbed a couple of groceries and had a late lunch. Paige commented on how many aboriginal people were around. It's definitely been an education for the girls!

Within minutes of getting back to the caravan park the girls were off to the pool and their beloved slide. We had a bit of a rest watching the local bird life flying around. Once the girls came back we had dinner and wandered down to the dessert place one last time. The kids have decided we should come back to Alice Springs for a holiday without leaving the caravan park! This one has definitely been a winner! To top it off fuel is available for guests at $125.9c per litre! Roughly 20c cheaper than the rest of town! The Big 4 MacDonnell Range Caravan Park was five star all the way!!Les mer
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Reisende It sounds like the perfect place to stay in Alice Springs! 😊🌞😎✨xxxx
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Reisende You certainly have that Python under control, Lara. Move over Bindie Irwin!!!😘😘✨
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Reisende Great park to stay in! 👍
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Reisende Kenny’s Aussie Adventures 2023
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- 8. mai 2023, 16:21
- Høyde: 598 m
- Australia Northern Territory Alice Springs Ross Mount Blatherskite -23.744987, 133.8720723°44’42” S 133°52’19” E
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Alice Springs
8. mai 2023, Australia
An eerie silence in the town of Alice Springs this year. I guess all the negative media, has had an impact on tourism this year.

As we drove through town, the caravan parks were empty, this time last year they were busting at their seems. We easily pulled up and grabbed a parking spot to do our shopping, last year this was a struggle. This year, plenty of stock on the shelves.

We stayed at the show grounds again this year, we were 1 of 5 vans! Last year, vans came and went daily, this year it was so quite, with only 1 or 2 coming and going in the 3 days we were there. Such a great place to stay.

New alcohol restrictions in place too, no alcohol sold on Mondays and Tuesdays and only 2 bottle shops in town open on a Sunday. Brett was lucky a fellow camper mentioned it or he would have been having a dry week or two 🤣.

We didn’t experience or see any trouble while we were there only good times.

And in Brett style he and the boys climbed a mountain. I skipped this one as I had a headache.Les mer
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Reisende Heard that from other people, who said the show ground was great also.
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Reisende Good view
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Reisende 😍😍
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Reisende So good there was no trouble there. The people that rely on visiting tourists would be suffering. 😒
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