Mon.3/9.
Off to the
Alice today. Not too bad a drive with ranges of hills to be seen through the
low trees & scrub. Have a quick stop at the tropic of Capricorn – out of
the tropics now! The drive into Alice very pretty with the MacDonnell Ranges &
then the drive through Heavitree Gap to the caravan park. Good caravan park
nestled into the back of the ranges. In the afternoon go into town for a bit of
a reccy – tourist info & lookout. The lookout was on Anzac Hill which had a
great view over the town & the ranges.
Tues. 4/9.
Go out to
the East MacDonnell Ranges for the day. We go as far east as we are going first -
which was Trephina Gorge. Take the walk to the top of the gorge which was very
good. The scenery of the gorge & distance range was great. On the way down
there were many different wildflowers to admire. After lunch we
went up the other side of the gorge for a short way & then back along the
gorge floor. This was also a great walk & lovely scenery. Head back to town
stopping at Corroboree rock, Emily & Jessie Gaps. Corroboree rock was
fascinating – a tall dark rock that was so narrow there were places you could
see through it. Both the gaps were interesting with rock paintings to do with a
caterpillar story.
Wed. 5/9.
Have a quiet
day today & a bit of a catch up. Did go into Alice for a while & do a
bit of sightseeing. Went to the Olive Pink Botanical Garden which also had a
hill walk with more views over the town. Unfortunately it was very smoky so
unable to take any photos. Later went to the Araleun Cultural Centre where
there is an Albert Namatjira exhibition. There was also the N.T museum which
had some very interesting info & exhibits of meteorites, gemstones &
rocks. 
Wonderful patterns on fallen tree in Trephina Gorge.
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