After a late start - we nearly missed the bus due to the time difference -fortunately they came back for us at 6.15am! On our journey approx 3 hour drive, crossing the Erldunda point (central point of Oz), to the magnificent Kings Canyon in the George Gill Range, south-west of Alice Springs. The hardest part of the 3 hour trek (6km) was the first uphill stage, but it was definitely worth the effort as we reached the top we had fantastic views of the gorge and Kings Canyon. The rock formations are contrasting colours of orange-red. There is also lots of desert Oaks, River Red Gums, Bottle Brushes, Wattles, Fig trees, ferns and Eucalyptus trees - which can act as sunblock (if you rub the white powder from the bark on your skin), a diverse wildlife
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