Geologic Formations in Alice Springs
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Geologic Formations in Alice Springs
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- Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsThis was our last stop on our West MacDonnell ranges day trip.
There is good parking.
Good footpath.
Lovely scenery.
If you are patient at the right time you will see the Rock Wallabies on the rock fall on the opposite side.
There was a lot of water in the gap this time, the most I've ever seen.
There must have been a lot of rain recently and 2 days after we left Alice Springs the road out to this area was closed due to flooding near Ellery Creek.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsWe just visited Emily Gap.
Good parking.
This was the first time I'd seen water in the gap.
We couldn't get to the Aboriginal art further in the gap.
The wild figs weren't ripe either.
No wallabies or kangaroos this time either.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AliGSydney, Australia53 contributionsJuly 2024 - Driving an Isuzu MUX towing a hybrid pop up van with treg hitch
This area had approx 5mm of rain about 1.5 weeks ago
From Maryvale Rd - turn off to Chambers Pillar Rd for 43km
One road in/out
Collect firewood if you want a fire (some red gums dropped limbs in the rocky creek bed area giving you some good burning fuel) as closer to the pillar you can’t collect once through the gates
Loose rocks, sand and corrugations most of the way so air down the tyres
Saw the grader working on our way out so last section was superb
About 10km out from Chambers Pillar, very steep jump up (low range with diff locks on), deep ruts and very slow “walking” over the hill then descent - it was all about wheel placement and proper speed management
Approx 9km out - deep corrugations, sand driving - low gear - lowered air pressure more to cater for dunes
Flag on top of car if possible as it’s one car width at the top of the hills and you can’t see what is coming
About 6km out - sandy sometimes deep corrugations in places - slow going
2 gates to open and close - be aware of cattle on the road and some huge healthy looking camels
2nd gate is to the pillar campground area
Bush campground first - approx 2km to chambers pillar - individual fire pits, one long drop toilet and was very quiet
Pillar campground had individual fire pits and a long drop toilet, spaces were closer together than the bush campgroundWritten 18 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah FSydney, Australia68 contributionsIf you are taking the Ernest Giles Road between Alice Springs and Kings Canyon/Uluáąźu, do your self a favour and take the turn off to the Henbury Meteorite site. It is one of those gems that you could so easily miss! Not only is it geologically fascinating, but it is so pretty especially with the wild flowers in bloom. There is parking and a loo, and a short, marked walk of about 1.5 km. . It was a lovely hour break to our journeyWritten 5 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Louise K7 contributionsFor non 4wd-ers. It is possible, and very satisfying, to walk in along the 4wd track. It took us a little under an hour, setting off from the parking bay. We started at 9am which was still fairly cool and pleasant, but by the time we arrived we were very ready for an icy cold swim. We came back at midday, which was a bit of a slog, even though we all drank lots of water.
If I went again I would start the walk in a few hours earlier to have enough time left in the cool of the day to do the Chain of Ponds walk from next the Rockhole as well. Live and learn!Written 11 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
