This trip was completely different than others that I have ever done. It was by no means easy. The possibility of sleeping in a desert for 10 days fascinated me since the first moment that I got information regarding this trip. Basically, I camped in some places and set up my own tent. In other areas, camping was not required, and in this case, I only made my bed with swag and sleeping bag. The sensation of looking at stars and then sleeping is breathtaking.
In spite of the fact that I was really excited about this trip, the reality of living without facilities during 10 days was really tough. It was not only tough but also rewarding. My biggest problem was the impossibility of taking a shower in some places. After a couple of days, I was stink. Despite this issue, the general experience was unique. I will remember this experience forever.
The mission of this trip was to explore the mythic land, traversing vast desert regions. In my head, I was avid to have an experience life in the bush with great host and discovering the diverse flora and fauna of this region and see the magic Uluru.
I started my adventure very early in Adelaide. The bus picked me up at 6:30 and I went to Heading Bush office which was the company responsible for organizing the trip. The first stop was in Flinders Ranges. It was a journey into a land of rugged gorges and abandoned homesteads.
The next day we went to Wilpena Pound. According to Dreamtime legend, two giant snakes coiled together to form the massive wall of the Wilpena Pound. I enjoyed a bush walk with a magnificent view of the mountains.
On the day 3, we followed the Oodnadatta Track and crossed the dingo fence into the heart of Australia. This city was peculiar owing to Pink Roadhouse. Everything in this town is pink. We finished our day in a campfire.
The day of Coober Pedy. The underground town of Coober Pedy is famous for its opal mining and subterranean dwellings. We camped in the magnificent Painted Desert.This territory is renowned by the number of opals in the soil. The precious stone is expensive and finding this precious stone can provide a lot of money. We visited one of the mining sites. On this tour, I saw the accommodation of miners and some rooms of new houses available. I was fascinated by a slight variation of the temperature inside this rooms.
The next day we went to Simpson Desert. It is a region of stark natural beauty. We ended up in Dalhousie Hot Springs.
Uluru day was the most expected day and then this day finally arrived. We arrive in the national park. This park, formerly called "Uluru National Park," features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia. Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world. The traditional owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta are the Aboriginal people.
I watched the sunrise and then I walked around the Uluru (Ayers Rock). The tracking around the rock was entirely necessary. It's considered level 2 regarding difficulty and the complete circuit is 10.6 km. There are no slopes, and the only challenge is the heat. It was about 37 degrees. It was unbearably hot. There are some areas of Uluru that picture is not allowed due to spiritual significance. I had a pleasure to be a witness of Uluru changing colors at sunrise.
We ended up in the Aboriginal center with plenty of artistically working with local artists. My personal opinion is whether you are tired you can skip this center. You don't need more than 20 minutes to see everything. The price of food and beverage were ridiculously high.
I watched the sunrise and then I walked around the Uluru (Ayers Rock). The tracking around the rock was entirely necessary. It's considered level 2 regarding difficulty and the complete circuit is 10.6 km. There are no slopes, and the only challenge is the heat. It was about 37 degrees. It was unbearably hot. There are some areas of Uluru that picture is not allowed due to spiritual significance. I had a pleasure to be a witness of Uluru changing colors at sunrise.
We ended up in the Aboriginal center with plenty of artistically working with local artists. My personal opinion is whether you are tired you can skip this center. You don't need more than 20 minutes to see everything. The price of food and beverage were ridiculously high.
The next day was full of surprises as well. I saw the sunrise in a spot between Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Uluru. It was the best day for pictures. My recommendation is taking photographs at Uluru side. The pictures are far better.
Kata Tjuta is an enormous rock. It means many heads in the local language. This is a sacred area like Uluru. The tracking is gloomy but in my opinion was the best one. As a result, you can see a fantastic landspace of Valley of the Winds. It was a breathtaking scenery. It's an excellent place for a picnic and to watch the sunrise or sunset. The all-access boardwalk leads to a spectacular 360-degree view. There are a lot of circuits from beginners to advanced. Walks are stony, rugged and isolated. You must be careful because there is a risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration.
We walked in full circuit which includes Karu Lookout and Karingana Lookout. It's considered level 4 regarding difficulty and the total distance is 7.5 kilometers.
Kata Tjuta is an enormous rock. It means many heads in the local language. This is a sacred area like Uluru. The tracking is gloomy but in my opinion was the best one. As a result, you can see a fantastic landspace of Valley of the Winds. It was a breathtaking scenery. It's an excellent place for a picnic and to watch the sunrise or sunset. The all-access boardwalk leads to a spectacular 360-degree view. There are a lot of circuits from beginners to advanced. Walks are stony, rugged and isolated. You must be careful because there is a risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration.
We walked in full circuit which includes Karu Lookout and Karingana Lookout. It's considered level 4 regarding difficulty and the total distance is 7.5 kilometers.
We finally arrived in Alice Springs traveling along the Western MacDonnell Ranges and stopping at Glen Helen Gorge en route to Alice Springs. We had a lot of fun in our last dinner drinking a lot of beer. Mission Accomplished.
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