King's Canyon to Alice Springs 9th July 2011

Due to the fast approaching nightfall we ended up staying at the King's Creek Station approximately 30km from  King's Canyon. A brekkie of pancakes cooked on the BBQ gave us the fuel needed for the day. Break camp and into the car for the short ( 30 km ) trip to the Canyon where the Australian Outback delivered the goods once again. Given the choice of a short 1 hr walk along the floor of the canyon or the more arduous 3.5 hr 6 km rim walk, an unanimous decision to do the big walk was made.

After a difficult climb to the top of the canyon we were greeted with a view that definitely was worth the effort and a sign which congratulated us on the 100m straight up climb. 

As we made our way along the rim we were constantly amazed by the scenery of this fabulous place. A head for heights was needed to peer over the edge into the canyon ( something Marie and Angus did quite well ) I was happy to look at the photos later. We made it back to the car in one piece unlike Marie's sunglasses that I stood on coming to her rescue after a rock tripped her up. Sorry my love.





Peering over the rim



A view from the other side



We had a quick bite of lunch and headed back to Alice Springs via the Mereenie  Loop which is a 100km gravel road that is rough as guts in places and highway quality in others. We got into Alice late and rather than set up camp in the dark, we went the easy way and got a cabin. The kids jumped at the chance to watch TV while we threw the clothes into wash. Into bed late but clean and warm.