Oct 6, 2009 - Kings Canyon

Some 250k's from Ayers Rock is another little trek in the yawning chasm of Kings Canyon. ... Last night I staying in one of the best campsites yet, free showers and toilet no less! So after a good soaking I set out for Kings Canyon and some more much needed physical exercise, and I surprised myself by managing to complete the trek in a very r4espectable 2 1/2 hours in the relentless heat. ... The trek reminded me of a mini Grand Canyon, and those flies kept me company the whole way.Some 250k's from Ayers Rock is another little trek in the yawning chasm of Kings Canyon. ... Last night I staying in one of the best campsites yet, free showers and toilet no less! So after a good soaking I set out for Kings Canyon and some more much needed physical exercise, and I surprised myself by managing to complete the trek in a very r4espectable 2 1/2 hours in the relentless heat. ... The trek reminded me of a mini Grand Canyon, and those flies kept me company the whole way....

Sep 4, 2009 - Day 45 – Kings Canyon – Monkey boy.

I spent the entire entry about the West MacDonnell range trying to come up with enough superlatives to adequately describe what we saw. The canyon walk around Kings Canyon is 6kms long with an estimated duration of 3-4 hours. ... It is rated moderate except for the first part which is basically a steep ascent up a rock stairway from the canyon floor to the rim.I spent the entire entry about the West MacDonnell range trying to come up with enough superlatives to adequately describe what we saw. The canyon walk around Kings Canyon is 6kms long with an estimated duration of 3-4 hours. ... It is rated moderate except for the first part which is basically a steep ascent up a rock stairway from the canyon floor to the rim....

Sep 3, 2009 - Day 44 – Glen Helen to Kings Canyon – Garlic Prawns.

As I write this I am sitting at the Kings Canyon resort. ... As I said at the end of yesterday, in order to avoid backtracking into Alice, south on the Stuart highway, then out to Uluru and up to Kings Canyon we were looking at going direct to Kings Canyon on the Mereenie loop road. ... Oops Once we hit Kings Canyon, Al did a fantastic clean up job while I reattached everything that had come loose. ... Kings canyon looks amazing but more on that tomorrow PS the count is now up to about 10 dingoes, a couple I have chased away. ...

Aug 21, 2009 - Kings Canyon Days 40-44

We rested for four lovely days at the Kings Canyon Resort. ... They actually have beaten Uluru for "Shower of the year" with hot strong plentiful water through expensive sweedish water saver shower heads.We rested for four lovely days at the Kings Canyon Resort. ... They actually have beaten Uluru for "Shower of the year" with hot strong plentiful water through expensive sweedish water saver shower heads....

Aug 16, 2009 - Saturday 15th August

15th August Today is the BIG canyon walk, we’re told it takes about 4 hours and we need 20 gallons of water each, well, not quite but our ranger dude last night stressed that it was a tough walk and we should have hat, sunscreen, good shoes and a lot of water. Breakfast over, we drove the 6km to Kings Canyon car park, where the walk starts and finishes……. ... along with about 200 other people.15th August Today is the BIG canyon walk, we’re told it takes about 4 hours and we need 20 gallons of water each, well, not quite but our ranger dude last night stressed that it was a tough walk and we should have hat, sunscreen, good shoes and a lot of water. Breakfast over, we drove the 6km to Kings Canyon car park, where the walk starts and finishes……. ... along with about 200 other people....

Aug 16, 2009 - Friday 14th August (b)

14th August Moving day today, destination Kings Canyon. ... 100kms along the road to Uluru we turned north towards Kings Canyon……on this section, coming in the opposite direction , were the 10 mobile homes in convoy that we saw in the caravan park in Alice Springs. ... Arrived at the Kings Canyon Resort about 4ish and booked into a campsite for 2 nights…. ...

Jul 30, 2009 - Kings Canyon

Another side trip of 270 km brought us to Kings Creek Station (cattle station/caravan park) where we stayed for 2 nights. Kings Canyon was a short trip of 34 km from the campground and we had a whole day there walking the track which takes you right around the rim of the canyon. ... Again spectacular rock formations and hidden valleys and creek beds.Another side trip of 270 km brought us to Kings Creek Station (cattle station/caravan park) where we stayed for 2 nights. Kings Canyon was a short trip of 34 km from the campground and we had a whole day there walking the track which takes you right around the rim of the canyon. ... Again spectacular rock formations and hidden valleys and creek beds....

Jul 16, 2009 - Day 9 - Bunker Night :)

Last Night We slept in bunkers for the first time in what felt like weeks, (yay electricity! Light Switches!!! hair straighteners!! ) Anyway, 6:30 and we were up and getting ready for a long day.) Because Dale, Victoria and I went on this flight we missed out on the walk to kings canyon ( YAY, i mean what a Shame we were rather disapointed, NOT. ... ( why do they have to be so confusing???) While we were doing this the rest of the group were walking through the centre of kings canyon and up to the garden of eden. ... (what a shame that we missed that walk.Last Night We slept in bunkers for the first time in what felt like weeks, (yay electricity! Light Switches!!! hair straighteners!! ) Anyway, 6:30 and we were up and getting ready for a long day.) Because Dale, Victoria and I went on this flight we missed out on the walk to kings canyon ( YAY, i mean what a Shame we were rather disapointed, NOT. ... ( why do they have to be so confusing???) While we were doing this the rest of the group were walking through the centre of kings canyon and up to the garden of eden. ... (what a shame that we missed that walk....

May 23, 2009 - Kings Canyon

Well today would have to have been one of the best we have had so far. We are now in Kings Canyon – about 300kms from Uluru – part of the George Gill Ranges. ... First we walked the 6 km rim walk of the canyon.Well today would have to have been one of the best we have had so far. We are now in Kings Canyon – about 300kms from Uluru – part of the George Gill Ranges. ... First we walked the 6 km rim walk of the canyon....

May 19, 2009 - Kings Canyon

On Monday we drove just over 300 kms to Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park, from Yulara. ... Once we arrived at Kings Canyon we realised that it was going to take us too long to get to Alice Springs by night, so we phoned the caravan park and changed our booking for Tuesday night. ... Then we booked into the Kings Canyon Resort caravan park, which didn't have cabins, so it was time to use our roof top tent! But not until we go and explore Kings Canyon! We went out to the canyon and did a 2hr walk - called the Canyon Rim walk, looking at the 'Lost City', the 'Garden of Eden', and 'Lilliput'. ... What they are saying about Kings Canyon: The canyon is a sandstone chasm plunging 270 metres to the canyon floor. ...

May 4, 2009 - Alice Springs, Glen Helen and Kings Canyon

Alice Springs, Glen Helen and Kings Canyon 30th April – Thursday The morning wake up is most civilized , coffee and tea served in the cabin and then brekkie at 8. ... Sunday 3rd May We awake with the dawn but lie in a bit to let those with less time to get sorted – reasonable excuse I think! Then off for Kings Canyon some 265 kms away – and the drive is easy with mostly straight roads and though the wind is gusty it’s not a major problem. ... At Kings Canyon National Park we expect some entry charge, but no, it’s a freebie. ... We take one of the detours to Cotterills Lookout and it’s impressive – the walls of the canyon appear to have been sliced clean off with a butter knife – on parts of both sides! As you might expect there are several tour groups doing the rounds with us and we try to avoid their constant chatter! The last kilometre back is down a well made track and Neil decides to count how many footsteps it takes him – Carolyn guesses at 1426 and 1500 is the answer! At the Kings Canyon Resort Campsite we have a nice pitch looking towards the Escarpment as the sun sets – really pretty. ...

Mar 7, 2009 - Kings Canyon

Met up with other group of people who would be traveling down to Uluru, Adelaide or Melbourne. We arrived at Kings Canyon and was greeted by several thousand flies after donning the rather fetching hair net it was a long walk around the rim of the canyon. ... Jason, our guide pointed out the various points of interest: the ghost tree which stops the supply of nutrients to weaker branches during dry spells, the fossilised sea bed with ripples, the amphitheater, Priscilla's crack and the garden of Eden.Met up with other group of people who would be traveling down to Uluru, Adelaide or Melbourne. We arrived at Kings Canyon and was greeted by several thousand flies after donning the rather fetching hair net it was a long walk around the rim of the canyon. ... Jason, our guide pointed out the various points of interest: the ghost tree which stops the supply of nutrients to weaker branches during dry spells, the fossilised sea bed with ripples, the amphitheater, Priscilla's crack and the garden of Eden....