Kings Canyon

21st June Kings Canyon

 

We loved Kings Canyon.

Glenn and I did the KingsCanyon rim walk.. Quite challenging uphill to begin with and a generally rocky walk which took us 5hrs. We took our time to look around and admire the beautiful Holly Grevillea in full flower and the unusual Spinifex Pidgeon which was eating our crumbs as we lunched at the stunning Garden Of Eden Waterhole. The Pidgeon has striking markings and a very tall topknot.

We then drove the Merindee Loop rd and explored Redbank Gorge.. A beautiful small gorge with interesting rock formations, the Ormiston Gorge and then Serpentine Gorge with its deep, beautiful waterhole.The climb to the top was the most difficult to date but the views spectacular.

We bush camped that night and our fire struggled to ward off the cold while we cooked. Next morning we went to Standley Chasm and got there at midday with the sun directly overhead so it's rays penetrated to the floor of the Chasm. The colors were vibrant reds and oranges as the sun hit the steep walls. Striking.

We drove on to Alice towards through magnificent countryside. I was amazed by the beauty of the West Macdonald Ranges. My expectations of Alice and surrounding country were of red dust and flat terrain. Not so! Rich and green.