Kata Tjuta is the other iconic rock formation about 30 miles from Uluru. It is actually a bit higher than Uluru in elevation, and has trails that cross over and between it. I set off early one day to do a 5 mile loop trail. Early was necessary as the trail closes at …
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One of the truly iconic spots in the world, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a must see when going to Australia. We have all seen the photos of it, but to experience it first hand is quite different. It and it’s sister area, Kata Tjuta rise abruptly out of the essentially flat high desert …
This is a national pastime for Australians with their caravans and such, and I wanted to experience it as well. I drove the 300 miles between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock). It is hard to describe how empty central Australia is,(not as empty as Nullabor Plain was) but here are some facts and …
The headline is”Australian” for the rainy season in Darwin. Darwin, the capital of the Northern territories is far closer to Jakarta, Bali, and Singapore than it is to Sydney and Melbourne. It is at 12 degrees latitude, well into the tropical portion of the world. I came here to see a different …
This is considered one of the premier rail journeys in the world. 3 full days, travelling 2,720 miles across all of Australia by train. A train full of people that see the journey itself as the key reason not the place one is going to. And, no surprise, but to my delight, I am one of the youngest on board! My little roomette …
I went on a search for Australia, and it was not easy! On Saturday, I departed Seattle for Seoul, Korea, and then, upon arrival 11.5 hours later, I realized that was not Australia! So, after a very weird Sunday overnight stay in a tiny room at a hotel totally within the departure area, …