Our day was spent at Kings Canyon…we decided to do the long walk…the rim walk as well as the shorter walk into the Garden of Eden. The day was cool and very windy but the sun was shining so out of the wind was warm

We ascended the 500 stone steps up to the top of the canyon with amazing views along the way.The countryside was beautiful with plenty of native plants in flower and lovely coolibah trees with their white trunks a great contrast against the red rock, greenery and blue sky.

The Mereenie sandstone formations at Kings Canyon were reminiscent of the beehives of the Bungle Bungles.The rock formations and patterns were striking and the canyon itself was spectacular with its sheer cliff faces.Trev was unaware that he had a crack issue 

We had a snack at the Garden of Eden which was in the bottom of the canyon..a permanent watersource with beautiful cycads and gums….a haven for wildlife in an arid place.

Back at camp a couple of mangy dingoes were scrounging for scraps….Sturts Desert Pea was in full bloom!

After the day’s walk we went up to the lookout platform at the resort to watch sunset over the ranges…another gorgeous end to an amazing day.

We met a lovely retired Christian couple Peter and Gerie who Trev in particular spent a lot of time chatting to…. as Gordie would say another “old mate”….it was encouraging to hear about their life story and their travelling adventures around Australia.