Finke Gorge National Park

BIG BOY STUFF Had a great day at the National Park 150km from Alice Springs. Once you leave the bitumen it is about 20km's to the end of the gorge but due to the terrain it is 4 wheel drive only and that section takes at least an hour. Our first real 4 wheel drive pursuit - hat off to Paul for a job well done. CYCAD GORGE is part way along, high red sandstone walls and these cycad's and other vegetation. The gorge floor is all rock, looks like stamped concrete and of course red dirt.

PALM VALLEY At the end of the drive you walk up to the top of the gorge and are rewarded with this view of the river bed and the tall red cabbage palms that can grow up to 25 metres and are unique to this area.

KALARRANGA LOOKOUT On the way back out of the gorge we stopped and did this walk which gave us a view of the ampitheatre.

RIVERBED This gives you bit of an idea on how wide the river can be at times, against some of the trees debri is at least six foot high. Coming home we saw some brumbies and a camel, Paul spotted one kangaroo on one of the walks. We have been surprised at the lack of wildlife. Too cold for snakes so that is a consolation.