Yulara to Kings Canyon

It was a late start after having a good talk to new friends. We headed off just after 11am. The drive was good with the scenery changing from dunes stabilised by vegetation to more rocky with taller trees. A bit of a mix of twisted dead trees standing amongst the shrubs and new growth with areas of what I now refer to as Dr Seus trees. Then we followed the road along side the George Gill Range that leads to Kings Canyon.

We arrived at Kings Canyon Resort about 3.45pm. Zero phone or internet reception. You could use several pay phones available or purchase 100MB of internet that you could only use at reception or the bar. Our site had magnificent views of the outside of the Canyon which made a stunning backdrop for afternoon nibblies!

We decided to splash out and eat out for the first time since we left home. Not cheap but we all had good meals. We got the shock of our lives when we stepped out after dinner to see a dingo hanging around the tables outside hoping for a scrap. There were multiple warning sighs about the dingos but we had no idea we would see so many. Some in very good condition but several that appeared to have mange very badly. We had one walk out from under the van, straight passed us as we sat outside the van a little later. Definitely not an experience we were expecting but they were clearly used to people. We were all ready for an early night, ready to explore Kings Canyon in the morning.Read more