Mel & Mikayla
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Standley Chasm 4WD track into John Hayes WaterHoleSimpson's Gap
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Day 26 – Alice Springs – Simpson’s Gap & Standley Chasm
Lazy morning and then we decided to visit Simpson’s Gap and Standley Chasm.
Standley Chasm - I was really looking forward to visiting Standley Chasm, had heard lots of great things. Yes it was beautiful, the rock walls towering and they were so smooth. It was a rocky path in, loose rocks from the recent rains.
Simpson’s Gap - What a beautiful place we had lots of fun there taking pictures and using our tripod. John setting it up and running like mad to get himself into the pic. It was very peaceful and just fantastic. We stayed here for sometime. No swimming allowed at either of these attractions. Today has been very cool and quite windy, so a great day for doing a couple of walks.
We are heading out to dinner tonight at the Memo Club a sports club in town. Spoke to Trice and Mike this afternoon, they are having a great time, been out of service for three days . They are taking a flight over Kakadu tomorrow as it is Mike’s birthday. If you are reading this happy birthday Mike 55 wow.
A big hello, kiss and cuddle for all my girls back in Brisbane. Have a happy Easter to all.
Day 27 – Alice Springs – Desert Park
Today is Mike’s birthday. We are off to the Desert Park. Arrived just in time for the Bird of Prey display. It was fantastic very informative. We spent the next five hours walking from exhibit to exhibit. We went to most of the Ranger talks all very interesting. They explained the ways of the indigenous people. We saw lots of birds, kangaroos, emus lizards, bilby, snakes etc. We left there with lots of knowledge but tired and sore feet. Recommend this to anyone who visits Alice.
Day 27 – Alice Springs – Rest Day
Today was put aside for a rest day. I had a relaxing day by the pool. John went off to the TAB and had a few bets. Very boring day.
Day 27 – Alice Springs – Trephina Gorge & 4WD driving
The road finally opened off we went to see Trephina Gorge, once again not disappointed. The R oss Highway turns into a one lane highway as you travel further along it. Something different to what we have been used to in NT. The road into Trephina is a dirt track, you could see where the water was over the track. We decided to take the one hour walk, off we set across the river and then the climb started. It was a cool day and lucky as the track up the mountain was quite steep in parts. We made it to the top and it was well worth it, the view was fantastic you could see for miles. Down the winding river and along the red gorge. I am so glad I attempted this walk. Going down was a different story, in parts I was on my bottom – John was very patient and we finally reached the bottom, looking back up the mountain I was very proud of myself. We then meandered along the river bed. Took our boots off and wading through the shallow waters. It was so beautiful and very cooling. We took lots of pictures of the towering red walls and the sandy beaches on the side of the river. When we headed back to the car we realised the sand was very hot, so my prince ran across the desert to fetch my thongs. He is a wonderful boy and I am very spoilt. Our next stop was John Hayes Waterhole. Car in 4WD and off we went, well this is very different than driving at Moreton Island. Rocks everywhere and we were driving over them, we reckon we crossed the river at least 10 times with each turn of the track. We even think we drove down the river bed at times. It was fun as I tried to take video as we bounced up and down. I offered to drive but John was having too much fun to hand over the wheel (only joking I was happy to be passenger). When we arrived we had a 200mtr walk to the waterhole. So lunch in had off we went. This was not the most beautiful of waterholes, we enjoyed our lunch had a little paddle and then decided to head back. Once again the 4km track was fun, we both said the Prado was probably wondering what was happening, she performed well for us.
On the highway again and driving along happily when I said to John there should be cattle or sheep grazing on these plains they are so lush. Then in the distance we see cattle, but one cow was in the middle of the highway we slowed but it just looked at us, honestly we were just inches from him and he starts to back up, it was amazing, finally he decided he could not match the Prado and off he trotted on the plains. We had a great day lots of fun and the cow just finished the day on a good note. Back to the van a nice swim and settle in to watch the last of the footy. A very nice Easter Sunday was had.
Today is Mike’s birthday. We are off to the Desert Park. Arrived just in time for the Bird of Prey display. It was fantastic very informative. We spent the next five hours walking from exhibit to exhibit. We went to most of the Ranger talks all very interesting. They explained the ways of the indigenous people. We saw lots of birds, kangaroos, emus lizards, bilby, snakes etc. We left there with lots of knowledge but tired and sore feet. Recommend this to anyone who visits Alice.
Day 27 – Alice Springs – Rest Day
Today was put aside for a rest day. I had a relaxing day by the pool. John went off to the TAB and had a few bets. Very boring day.
Day 27 – Alice Springs – Trephina Gorge & 4WD driving
The road finally opened off we went to see Trephina Gorge, once again not disappointed. The R oss Highway turns into a one lane highway as you travel further along it. Something different to what we have been used to in NT. The road into Trephina is a dirt track, you could see where the water was over the track. We decided to take the one hour walk, off we set across the river and then the climb started. It was a cool day and lucky as the track up the mountain was quite steep in parts. We made it to the top and it was well worth it, the view was fantastic you could see for miles. Down the winding river and along the red gorge. I am so glad I attempted this walk. Going down was a different story, in parts I was on my bottom – John was very patient and we finally reached the bottom, looking back up the mountain I was very proud of myself. We then meandered along the river bed. Took our boots off and wading through the shallow waters. It was so beautiful and very cooling. We took lots of pictures of the towering red walls and the sandy beaches on the side of the river. When we headed back to the car we realised the sand was very hot, so my prince ran across the desert to fetch my thongs. He is a wonderful boy and I am very spoilt. Our next stop was John Hayes Waterhole. Car in 4WD and off we went, well this is very different than driving at Moreton Island. Rocks everywhere and we were driving over them, we reckon we crossed the river at least 10 times with each turn of the track. We even think we drove down the river bed at times. It was fun as I tried to take video as we bounced up and down. I offered to drive but John was having too much fun to hand over the wheel (only joking I was happy to be passenger). When we arrived we had a 200mtr walk to the waterhole. So lunch in had off we went. This was not the most beautiful of waterholes, we enjoyed our lunch had a little paddle and then decided to head back. Once again the 4km track was fun, we both said the Prado was probably wondering what was happening, she performed well for us.
On the highway again and driving along happily when I said to John there should be cattle or sheep grazing on these plains they are so lush. Then in the distance we see cattle, but one cow was in the middle of the highway we slowed but it just looked at us, honestly we were just inches from him and he starts to back up, it was amazing, finally he decided he could not match the Prado and off he trotted on the plains. We had a great day lots of fun and the cow just finished the day on a good note. Back to the van a nice swim and settle in to watch the last of the footy. A very nice Easter Sunday was had.
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