Mar 5, 2010 - Uluru

Out of the hotel at 5.00am to be in the park to watch the sun rise over Uluru. ... But then out in the evening to watch the sunset over both Uluru and Kate Tjuta whilst sipping bubbly. ... Then a meal out in the bush listening to the sounds of the desert and a didgeridoo - spell binding.Out of the hotel at 5.00am to be in the park to watch the sun rise over Uluru. ... But then out in the evening to watch the sunset over both Uluru and Kate Tjuta whilst sipping bubbly. ... Then a meal out in the bush listening to the sounds of the desert and a didgeridoo - spell binding....

Mar 4, 2010 - Off to Uluru

Early drive back down the coast to catch the flight form Cairns to Ayres Rock. Of course the reason for coming here is to visit Ayers Rock or to give it is aboriginal name Uluru. ... Then back to watch the sun set on Uluru from a vantage ...

Feb 23, 2010 - A town called Alice

Well, after 5 weeks driving through the Outback, I decided to use Alice Springs as a base to chill out for 4 or 5 days. ... Circumstances eventually dictated that I would be there for 9 nights as I had to hang around over the weekend to get the final part needed to repair the suspension of my car.Well, after 5 weeks driving through the Outback, I decided to use Alice Springs as a base to chill out for 4 or 5 days. ... Circumstances eventually dictated that I would be there for 9 nights as I had to hang around over the weekend to get the final part needed to repair the suspension of my car....

Feb 16, 2010 - Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia; February 16, 2010

We've had 3 days at sea because of ship's technical problems with one of the generators, that works with one of the ship's engine & had to slow our pace somewhat; so, we missed Thursday Island (the northern most land/island of Australia & an Aboriginal village welcome excursion) & added a day to our sea journey to Darwin. ... We got into Port of Darwin about 07:00 but woke at early day break around 06:00 and watched the patches & strands of land, leading into Darwin under cloudy skies & a little drizzle. ... The heat & humidity were both rising, with the humidity reaching over 90% by 07:00 when we reached the docks of Port of Darwin. ... We drove around Darwin city for a little while before getting on the Stuart Highway to the Northern Territory Wildlife Park. ...

Feb 16, 2010 - Uluru, The Olgas and Kings Canyon

Greetings from Alice Springs in the centre of Australia. ... On Monday, I planned to drive the 350km through to Alice Springs via the Mereenie 4WD Track. ... This proved to be heavilly corrugated and unfortunately, after about 60km, I started to hear some very strange noises from the front right wheel of my car.Greetings from Alice Springs in the centre of Australia. ... On Monday, I planned to drive the 350km through to Alice Springs via the Mereenie 4WD Track. ... This proved to be heavilly corrugated and unfortunately, after about 60km, I started to hear some very strange noises from the front right wheel of my car....

Feb 12, 2010 - Uluru - Heart of the Red Centre

Uluru is apparently a geological phenomenon. ... The guide explained it but I can't quite recall the detail.Uluru is apparently a geological phenomenon. ... The guide explained it but I can't quite recall the detail....

Feb 11, 2010 - Kata Tjuta Domes

Kata Tjuta is home to the 36 'headlike' domes - formerly known as the Olgas. ... These are 36 domes - the highest of which is over 546m high.Kata Tjuta is home to the 36 'headlike' domes - formerly known as the Olgas. ... These are 36 domes - the highest of which is over 546m high....

Feb 10, 2010 - King's Canyon

We booked on to the Rock Tour. I had not realised that Uluru is all of 470km from Alice Springs so getting to Alice is only half the leg of the journey! King's Canyon is located in Watarrka National Park. ... 3 colours dominate - blue skies, fiery red sandstone and green vegetation.We booked on to the Rock Tour. I had not realised that Uluru is all of 470km from Alice Springs so getting to Alice is only half the leg of the journey! King's Canyon is located in Watarrka National Park. ... 3 colours dominate - blue skies, fiery red sandstone and green vegetation....

Feb 9, 2010 - A Town Called Alice

Well we arrived into the Northern Territory (aka the NT; Outback; Red Centre) which occupies about one sixth of all Australia's land mass with a tiny proportion of the population. It's Big and it's Hot! We stayed in Toddy's Backpackers in Alice Springs - named no doubt after the local Todd River 'Usually Dry' as the map cautions! Certainly was Dry - Dry as a Bone. ... Every year there is hilarious sounding 'Henley on Todd' regatta which features people in bottomless boats racing them along the completely dry river bed! Alice Springs is a real 'frontier' town and became a real hub for the outback pioneers. ... It's set between the MacDonnell Range of mountains which can be seen from Anzac Hill which we climbed.Well we arrived into the Northern Territory (aka the NT; Outback; Red Centre) which occupies about one sixth of all Australia's land mass with a tiny proportion of the population. It's Big and it's Hot! We stayed in Toddy's Backpackers in Alice Springs - named no doubt after the local Todd River 'Usually Dry' as the map cautions! Certainly was Dry - Dry as a Bone. ... Every year there is hilarious sounding 'Henley on Todd' regatta which features people in bottomless boats racing them along the completely dry river bed! Alice Springs is a real 'frontier' town and became a real hub for the outback pioneers. ... It's set between the MacDonnell Range of mountains which can be seen from Anzac Hill which we climbed....

Jan 20, 2010 - Alice Springs and Uluru - Jan 15-20

Our taxi to the hostel was interesting too – our driver being a fountain of knowledge of all things Alice Springs! We didn’t arrive at the hostel until around 5. ... Given the one and a half hour time difference between Alice Springs and Perth, I had trouble getting to sleep which combined with the hot dorm room we were in meant I hardly slept all night so when the alarm went off early I was all ready for it! We headed off to the car rental place around 8am and were packed and ready to go by 8. ... We were heading back to Alice Springs tomorrow, having had a day less than we wanted around Uluru. ... I decided to get it and then I can compare it to the ones I bought all those years ago! Leaving the big red cheeky rock behind, we headed back towards Alice Springs to take in the monotony of the 450km drive. ... The site here was formerly the airstrip for Alice Springs which in the early part of the 20th century was vital for connecting Alice and the Northern Territory with the rest of Australia and the world. ...

Dec 28, 2009 - December 26

December 26 Today is a lazy day.December 26 Today is a lazy day....

Dec 25, 2009 - December 25

We got up at 4 am to meet the bus at 4:30 to go to Ayers Rock to see the sun rise. ... Anyway, this other rock formation was even bigger than Ayers Rock but was a different rock composition. ... Whereas Ayers Rock was composed of sandstone the Olgas were a mixture of different rocks all mashed together. ...