Kata Tjuta / The Olgas 15. Karingana Lookout

Kata Tjuta / The Olgas

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October 25th 2011
Blog #2 from Central Australia has a focus on Kata Tjuta (many heads) or, The Olgas. Over two days we did three walks - with an evening dinner under the stars - "Sounds of Silence". The panorama above shows Kata Tjuta from a viewing platform to its south, still 15 minutes drive from the trail heads on its western side. Hope you like the photos & notes. Cheers from Jan & Garry ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Ayers Rock

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more