Our campsite, Glen Helen Gorge

Glen Helen Gorge

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June 21st 2012
Day 14 We found the ‘best’ way to see the West Macdonnell Ranges was to drive the Mereenie Loop from Kings Canyon to Glen Helen Gorge. I say ‘best’ as it was certainly the most direct route and saved us doubling back from Alice to see the ranges but it was by no means easy. The Mereenie Loop runs through Aboriginal land and requires a permit but that wasn’t the problem. The Mereenie Loo ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory

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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