Once we finished swimming at Ormiston gorge, it was a 1.5hr driver back into Alice Springs. It had hit 41° by this stage, so we were grateful for the AC. We were all exhausted. We stopped off at IGARead more
Once we finished swimming at Ormiston gorge, it was a 1.5hr driver back into Alice Springs. It had hit 41° by this stage, so we were grateful for the AC. We were all exhausted. We stopped off at IGARead more
We chose to stay at Ormiston Gorge Campground ($20 pn) for 3 nights to explore the West MacDonnell Ranges. The gorge and its freezing cold water is like an oasis in this outback environment. TheRead more
Ormiston Gorge showcases the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. The Gorge has a permanent waterhole, estimated to be up to 14 metres deep at its southern end.
Another amazing national park with our first NT waterhole that we were able to swim in.
The desire to have a swim is strong in these areas mostly because of the heat, dust and flies.
There had beenRead more
Day 2- Hike up Ormiston Gorge lookout, Serpentine Gorge, Ellery creek big hole, another swim at Ormiston Gorge. Kids did amazing hiking up to the lookout, Noah even seemed to conquer his fear ofRead more
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Breathtaking scenery in and around the pound.
8.5 kms with a water crossing at the end 😁.
Coldest water I have ever waded through!
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This was pretty spectacular too 😍. Ghost gum walk 👌.
Big day of hiking and gorging!
Heading back tomorrow to do the pound walk.
These Lombards make you work. 🥴. 4 hour walk over hills, water crossing, sand ( like in a desert) , river rocks for a kilometre then a path to no where… Jen became speedy Gonzales to get back toRead more
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Ormiston Gorge