Day 175 – 10th August 2011
Kings Canyon Resort, Watarrka National Park, NT
We had a bit of a later start today but finally continued on to Watarrka NP. After an early lunch we did the Kings Canyon Creek and Rim Walk (7km loop – 3h). The Creek walk goes along an easy path to a viewing platform providing an amphitheatre view of the towering canyon rim, so a good warm up. Afterwards there is a bit of a steep climb up a rocky slope to the top but from there on it is fairly easy again. There are multiple lookouts along the walk offering views from different angles into the canyon and over the surrounding area. Cotterill’s Lookout, a short detour of the main trail, gives a great view directly into the canyon. The Garden of Eden, an oasis of ferns and prehistoric cycads, makes a great contrast against the red rocks of the canyon. Overall it was a nice walk and it feels great to be outdoors again. We relaxed at the resort for the rest of the afternoon, still taking it easy as Andrew is better but still not full of energy yet. At sunset we walked to a viewing platform to see the changes of colour in the rocks.
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| Kings Canyon, have we not seen this before? |
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| He's back! |
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| Creek walk |
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| View of the Canyon from the viewing platform |
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| Ready for the climb |
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| View from halfway up |
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| View from the top |
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| View into the canyon |
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| Canyon Rim walk |
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| Canyon Rim walk |
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| Canyon Rim walk |
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| Cotterill's bridge |
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| Andrew enjoying the view |
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| Ripples left in the rock by an ancient sea |
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| Canyon Rim walk |
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| The Garden of Eden |
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| Pigeon |
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| Waterhole at the Garden of Eden |
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| Canyon Rim walk |
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| Sheer cliff |
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| View into the canyon |
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| Beehive domes |
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| Orange sand |
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| End of the Canyon Rim walk |
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| George Gill Range |
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| Andrew is smiling again |
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| Sunset |
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| Sunset |
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