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Have just returned from a trip to the Red Centre and back via the Oodnadatta Track and a side trip to Arkaroola.
Total 7019 kms
908 litres diesel average 12.9 L/100kms
No mechanical or tyre problems
Some photos for those interested
Dog Fence at Coober Pedy, built initially in the 1850's runs 5614 km through SA, NT and Qld
The Breakaways near Coober Pedy. The area has been featured in several movies including Max Max III, Red Planet and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
The Mulga Park Road is part of the Gun Barrel Highway. It allows a back country shortcut to Uluru.
Uluru mid afternoon. Uluru is 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km.
Uluru from the air at sunset. $300 for a 45 minute helicopter ride. Expensive but worth it as also see the Olgas of Kata Tjuta from the air.
Uluru. Several of our party climbed the rock as conditions were suitable. Climbing the rock is now discouraged and appears to be on the agenda for permanent closure in the next few years.
The Olgas or Kata Tjuta. The highest peak is 546 metres above the plain.
Kings Canyon The rim walk is a 6.5 km 3-4 hour walk which has a steep start and then traverses the rim of the canyon. Halfway it descends into the Garden of Eden where a permanent waterhole feeds plants and animals. The last half of the walk passes through a large maze of weathered sandstone, reminiscent of the Bungle Bungles.
Camping at The Finke River near the Glen Helen Gorge. The area had plenty of dingos which went through the camp at night time.
The Oodnadatta Track. This 620 km dirt road runs from Marla to Marree through the twons of Oodnadatta and William Creek. In part it follows along the Old Ghan Railway Line and is close to many old railway ruins and artesian bores and springs.
The Algebuckina Bridge on the Old Ghan Railway Line.
The Algebuckina Waterhole.
Abandoned Gen 2 Pajero on Oodnadatta Track.
At Arkaroola we stayed for 3 days. This place is a wilderness sanctuary and has plenty of great drives and bush walks as well as the famous Ridgetop Tour.- 4 Wheel drive on the Mount Jacobs Track
View along the Acacia Ridge Track at Arkaroola
Total 7019 kms
908 litres diesel average 12.9 L/100kms
No mechanical or tyre problems
Some photos for those interested
Dog Fence at Coober Pedy, built initially in the 1850's runs 5614 km through SA, NT and Qld
The Breakaways near Coober Pedy. The area has been featured in several movies including Max Max III, Red Planet and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
The Mulga Park Road is part of the Gun Barrel Highway. It allows a back country shortcut to Uluru.
Uluru mid afternoon. Uluru is 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km.
Uluru from the air at sunset. $300 for a 45 minute helicopter ride. Expensive but worth it as also see the Olgas of Kata Tjuta from the air.
Uluru. Several of our party climbed the rock as conditions were suitable. Climbing the rock is now discouraged and appears to be on the agenda for permanent closure in the next few years.
The Olgas or Kata Tjuta. The highest peak is 546 metres above the plain.
Kings Canyon The rim walk is a 6.5 km 3-4 hour walk which has a steep start and then traverses the rim of the canyon. Halfway it descends into the Garden of Eden where a permanent waterhole feeds plants and animals. The last half of the walk passes through a large maze of weathered sandstone, reminiscent of the Bungle Bungles.
Camping at The Finke River near the Glen Helen Gorge. The area had plenty of dingos which went through the camp at night time.
The Oodnadatta Track. This 620 km dirt road runs from Marla to Marree through the twons of Oodnadatta and William Creek. In part it follows along the Old Ghan Railway Line and is close to many old railway ruins and artesian bores and springs.
The Algebuckina Bridge on the Old Ghan Railway Line.
The Algebuckina Waterhole.
Abandoned Gen 2 Pajero on Oodnadatta Track.
At Arkaroola we stayed for 3 days. This place is a wilderness sanctuary and has plenty of great drives and bush walks as well as the famous Ridgetop Tour.- 4 Wheel drive on the Mount Jacobs Track
View along the Acacia Ridge Track at Arkaroola
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