It's
pack a picnic lunch time again. Although they seem to be not far
away the Olgas (Kata Tjuta in local aboriginal dialect) are in fact a
50 kilometre drive from Ayers Rock. We stop at the Dune Viewing area
for a panoramic shot of the Olgas in the distance.
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| The Olgas |
The
chilly wind is still with us and those famous aussie bush flies have
forced some of the gang into resorting to wearing fly nets …. wimps
!
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| Lookin' good Wok - love the headgear! |
Suitably
clothed and attired we head off on the track leading to the Valley of
the Winds. The scenery is striking as we make our way up the track.
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| Roger stands in front of a rock we named 'the submarine' |
As we
reach the ridge at the top of the track we get a great view back down
the valley
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| The gang making their way up the track |
and the
lookout affords us a wonderful view of the domes further on.
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| Yep - we made it to the first lookout ... well done Wok ! |
Everyone
takes the chance to have a rest and snap some more shots to add to
the plethora we already have
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| Photo Op and rest time on the ridge |
before
making our way back down the valley to the cars and a well earned
picnic lunch. After lunch we hopped in the car and stopped at Walpa
Gorge where the track meanders between the giant domes of the Olgas.
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| Walpa Gorge |
We get a
terrific view of the Olgas as we set out on the road back to the
campground.
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| The Olgas |
Although
not as well known as Ayers Rock, one should not overlook the Olgas.
If one is in the area they are deserving of a visit.
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