Friday, 4 July – Glen Helen Gorge

On the way to Glen Helen Gorge from Alice we stopped off at Simpsons Gap for mornos and Standley Chasm for lunch.



Group at Simpsons Gap



Simpsons Gap

 

Group at Standley Chasm

On arrival at the Glen Helen campground we found the vista spectacular but the van sites small and the amenities poorly maintained.

Glen Helen



Glen Helen




Glen Helen

Next day we took an excursion to Ormiston Gorge. Once again the vista was spectacular and now the weather is just as good. Tonight we had our first camp roast on the Cobb accompanied by a few reds while watching the sunset colours play on the gorge walls opposite our campsite.


Chris at Ormiston Gorge



Ormiston Gorge

Warming Up at Ormiston Gorge

Our last day based at Glen Helen was used to visit Hermannsburg and Palm Valley as well as a few other scenic spots along the way. The drive into Palm Valley was interesting and a little technical on some very slow sections but uneventful.  Definitely for high clearance 4WD vehicles only.

David and Maree at Ellery Creek Big Hole

The Sun Coming Over The Ridge At Ellery Creek Big Hole

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Finke River Near Palm Valley

Cycad Palms At Palm Valley

Lutheran Mission Church At Hermannsburg

Group Near Palm Valley

 

We arrived back at camp late in the afternoon and then Maree promptly tripped up and sliced her knee open in her enthusiasm to get to the shower. It’s all patched up for now and tomorrow we will visit casualty at Alice.

Enjoying a Sunset Campfire At Glen Helen



Cooking a Roast Dinner On The Cobb at Glen Helen