Uluru and Kata Tjuta (Olgas)

5th-8th September 2016

Good sealed road all the way from Kings Canyon to Uluru.  We stopped at Mt Conner for a cuppa before arriving at the Ayers Rock Campground at 11am.

Mt Conner (often mistaken for Uluru)

 After settling in to our campground spot we took off for the "Rock".  We took a drive right around Uluru then waited for the sunset.

While we were out, Bill and June arrived into camp.  We enjoyed a lovely dinner around their pot-belly stove.

Next morning we were up early to catch the sunrise at Uluru.  Thought we'd have it to ourselves but there were several bus loads of Japanese tourists out at the viewing area.

Sunrise with the Olgas in the distance

Back for breakfast then off to the Olgas with Bill and June.  Wow, they are just as stunning as Uluru.

Valley of the Winds

Walpa Gorge

Friendly native

We had a lovely picnic lunch at the Olgas after our walks to Walpa Gorge and the Valley of the Winds.  In the evening we treated ourselves to a visit to the Field of Lights exhibition.  It was incredible, coloured solar lights on stems, covering an area equivalent to 7 football fields. The photos don't really do it justice.

Field of Light

Next day we did more touring of Uluru then out again the Olgas for a sunset "Happy Hour".

Cheer to good friends

On our last full day we joined Bill and June for a final walk and drive around Uluru. Just can't get enough of it!  

Resting on one of the many amazing chairs around Uluru

We have been very lucky with the weather and due to recent rains prior to us arriving the wildflowers have been the best the locals have seen in many years.  Here are just a few of the hundreds of flowers we've seen.