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Day 48 – Kings Canyon

Oft recommended, but I knew little about it (other than it was a rather large canyon), so I was looking forward to finding out what the fuss was…

Day 47 – Uluru Sunrise and the Failed Ascent

It was a completely clear night last night – first time in a while that we’ve be able to see the Milky Way clearly. I had a good…

Day 46 – Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

Firstly, apologies, there is going to be a lot of photos today, really fell in love with Kata Tjuta. Couldn’t sleep, same anticipation (excitement) to see what the…

Day 45 – Uluru

It’s becoming a habit recently, I hope and hope and hope for a nice sunrise, and the anticipation wakes me up early. This morning was another morning that…

Day 44 – The Road to Uluru – Chambers Pillar to Mt. Conner Lookout (430km)

I’ve been waking early most mornings in anticipation of sunrise, and today was no exception. It’s so easy with sunrise being so late. I woke up this morning…

Day 43 – Chambers Pillar

For the second time in a week, we experienced rain in the ‘dry’ season. Last time we had rain, the day following was beautiful and clear. I was…

Day 42 – Rainbow Valley Conservation Park

The clouds were rolling in last night as the ‘supermoon’ was rising, and this morning they had completely ruined the sky… It dampened my exploratory spirits somewhat… what’s…

Day 41 – A Town Like Alice – Gem Tree to Alice Springs

Another cold morning, not helped by the sun rising so late. But, really, the actual time is irrelevant. We wake up when the sun gets up (literally, since…

Day 40 – Bulldust on the Plenty Highway – NT Border to Gem Tree (410km)

After all the talk of Min Min lights yesterday, I fancied my chances last night. Sad to report that we had no such encounters… Mornings (and evenings) are…