It wasn’t far out of Mataranka that our bitumen road narrowed to one lane with the obligatory sign warning us to get off of the road when we saw a bigger truck coming the opposite direction! I am not quite sure what else anyone would ever do other than get out of the way butContinue reading “Roper Bar”
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Mataranka
We only had 60kms to drive to get to our next destination of Mataranka so it wasn’t going to be a tough day. Mataranka is famous for its hot springs and as it’s on the road between Darwin and Alice Springs we knew it was going to be busy. The number of cars that weContinue reading “Mataranka”
Alice Springs to Mataranka
So in the end first meal of “real food” was steak and chips and salad in the restaurant at the hotel. Exhaustion pretty much prevented us from venturing anywhere else that first night and the next morning we went to the buffet breakfast and ate and ate and ate. I don’t think either of usContinue reading “Alice Springs to Mataranka”
Day 17 Simpson’s Gap to Alice
Our bodies were definitely complaining when we strapped on our packs to start the last stage of the hike. As we were completing it over two days we took our time getting up and went for a little look at Simpson’s gap before we left. Back on the trail we were pretty relaxed and lookingContinue reading “Day 17 Simpson’s Gap to Alice”
Day 16 Jay Creek to Simpson’s Gap
With possibly one of the hardest sections behind us we awoke with a feeling of being in the home stretch. It was really the first time we had started to think about finishing the hike the rest of the time while we obviously had a finish in mind we were just enjoying our time onContinue reading “Day 16 Jay Creek to Simpson’s Gap”
Day 15 Standley Chasm to Jay Creek
Our sleep last night was the worst we had this trip unfortunately. Our neighbour Gerard snored like a chain saw all night and we both kept slipping down our mattress due to the slope we were on. So a little bleary eyed we packed up eager to be on our way. But not before visitingContinue reading “Day 15 Standley Chasm to Jay Creek”
Day 14 4/5 Junction to Standley Chasm
This day should really be titled Brinkley Buff as really that was the focus of the day. The trail from where we were at 4/5 junction would go along a dry river bed for a few km before a steep climb up to Brinkley Buff where most people stop to camp and watch the sunContinue reading “Day 14 4/5 Junction to Standley Chasm”
Day 13 Fringe Lily to 4/5 Junction
After a lovely nights sleep we left camp at Fringe Lily in a low hanging fog and started the first climb to Razor Back Ridge. Just as we were nearing the top the clouds cleared and we were offered beautiful views of the valley we climbed down yesterday. Looking ahead we were greeted with spectacularContinue reading “Day 13 Fringe Lily to 4/5 Junction”
Day 12 Hugh Gorge Junction to Fringe Lily Creek
I am currently sat at the end of day 12 watching the sun go down next to our own water hole. Needless to say it has warmed up a bit probably hitting mid 20s during the day and while we both have jumpers on it’s not nearly as cold as it has been the lastContinue reading “Day 12 Hugh Gorge Junction to Fringe Lily Creek”
Day 11 Bush Camp to Hugh Gorge Junction
We awoke to the sun just hitting the tent and when we went outside the temperature was bearable! The tent pack up went easy and our hands were not too cold. As we had hiked an additional 3kms yesterday we had an easy 12kms to do today. So we were in no rush to getContinue reading “Day 11 Bush Camp to Hugh Gorge Junction”