We all (including Nikki and girls) made the 4hr or so trip from Uluru/Yulara to Kings Canyon Resort on Sunday 27th in the motorhome and a hire car. Somehow I ended up with the majority of the kids the whole drive (and back!), but they were good fun and I was driving a late model Camry which was a nice change from the motorhome! Nikki had thought of hiring a campervan for this part of the trip, but the trust controlling the whole Uluru/Yulara area don’t allow the hire of campervans/motorhomes from Yulara resort or airport (Yulara is the resort town close to Uluru – where you stay when you visit).
so we shared ours for a bit!
selfie by Nikki
We arrived in time to set-up and view the sunset over the range….
Western end of the George Gill Range, where Kings Canyon is located, at sunset.
Of course we were up in time for sunrise the next day….
before sunrise…
sunrise!
From the resort it is a several km drive to the canyon itself, where we set out to do the full 6km rim walk plus an additional 1.2km or so in detours. Like the MacDonnell ranges (which aren’t that far away really), it is pretty tough, rugged but beautiful country out here.
the kids setting off! Tempting to just let them go….
don’t let go – its a long way down!!
Nikki likes photography, and has a good eye for it, so we had a good time with many photos taken!!
photo by Nikki
photo by Nikki
Photo by Nikki
photo by Nikki
she’s not as close to the edge as it seems!!!
photo by Nikki
The kids all did well – we were out clambering over that rough terrain in the heat for almost 4 hours!
photo by Nikki
Back at the campsite that night the kids all enjoyed outdoor games, but of course you have to throw in a bit of minecraft every now and then too…!
Look like you all had a great time with Nikki and fam…
Each time I read and look at your blogs I get closer to buying our campervan…
We may end up bumping into you lol… (Jokes)…
I have finally finished the kitchen just little painting left so will be all moving up stairs, down stairs turning into our new business office:-) more later on that…
Jaiah and I removed the two palm trees at the front of house and now doing a cactus garden, I moved my brooms to another area so I will send some pics one day…
Iyesha was singing at both church services and also done announcements really proud of them…
They are asking me to play drums but I’m not ready as they have many young players already…
Anyway take care talk soon and thanks for the phone call always available to talk anytime…
Bless you guys…