This is day one at Kings Canyon, this morning we woke early
and drove the short distance (10 km) to Kings Canyon car park.
The climb up to the rim of the canyon is very steep,
although it is a constructed stone stairway, it is an effort to get there. Once on the rim of the canyon it is
undulating rock and again at times quite steep.
But, the views are magnificent! We were at the top of the canyon for the
sunrise and watching the sunlight creep over the tops of the rugged outcrops is
truly a sight to behold.
There are numerous lookout spots with wonderful vistas. We were glad that we made the effort to get
there early.
We were back at the van for brunch, and time to rest some
weary legs, a have a relaxing afternoon.
The Kings Canyon Resort is very remote being about 300 km
from Uluru and about 280 km from the Stuart highway. When we arrived at the park we were told not
to leave foodstuff outside the van, because of dingoes. There are signs around the place warning of
the many dingoes that wander the area.
Mid- afternoon yesterday we saw one dragging someone’s rubbish bag away.
Last night we were told not to leave the weber out, as the
dingoes are attracted to the smells. A
woman from one of the nearby vans either forgot or ignored the warning. Apparently a dingo tried to drag her Weber
into the bush. We only found out,
because the woman came running up to us yelling “Help! Help…..a dingoes got my
barby…..”
Sorry couldn’t resist…..
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