We only had 300km to travel so we didn't have to leave too early, arriving at Kings Canyon about 1.30pm. On the way we saw 3 wild camels which were eating the bushes at the side of the road (another photo opportunity!!!)
We stayed at Kings Canyon Resort caravan park ($42 power & water), where the sites are quite large with lots of shady trees. There was a very cold wind, even though it was a sunny day.
We met up with our friends from Sydney again for happy hour which didnt last long because it was too cold outside. These are probably the coldest nights we have had so far.
There are dingo warnings in the park and we have seen a dingo wandering around. It doesn't seem to be too concerned with the presence of lots of people, as he wanders around the camp. Early in the morning we heard them howling. Believe me, when I go to the shower block in the evening I am keeping a look out for them!!!
The next morning we had a sleep in before driving out to Kings Canyon to do the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. This is a 6km loop which begins with a steep climb to the top of the canyon, then follows the canyon around the rim on a well sign posted track. The climb up was pretty tough, but well worth it as the view from the rim was spectactular. The trail is very rocky and makes difficult walking. Again we didn't see any wild life. One section of the walk is called The Garden of Eden, a very pretty area which includes part of Kings Creek and has lush vegetation. It took about 3 1/2 hours to complete and we were ready for a rest. A great way to spend the morning.
That afternoon we took it easy and cooked a bar b q with our friends for dinner after happy hour.
There is no mobile or wireless coverage here so once again we are out of touch with the world.
On our last day we awoke to a very cold morning, so much so that there was ice in our milk. I am wearing flannelette p.j's, a thermal jumper and thick socks to bed to keep me snug on he these cold nights!!!
We drove over to Kings Canyon again and did the Kings Creek walk. It was an easy walk (2km) which meandered along Kings Creek, ending at a viewing platform where where there was a stunning view of the shear canyon walls.
We returned to camp and walked the Kings Canyon Resort Ridge Walk which took 45 mins. This track took us along an escarpment that surrounds the hotel, giving great views of the George Gill Range. When returning to the camp we say the scrawniest dingo we have ever seen.
Tomorrow we are driving to Alice Springs.
More blog from there.
Cheers
Rhonda (Sam) & Pete
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