BEST DESERT WALK Australia Big Righthand Turn Day 44 TRAVEL DOWN UNDER
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- Jul 22, 2017
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Updated: Mar 30
DAY 44
Kata Tjuṯa
The aboriginal translation is 'many heads'.
Also known as the Olgas, they are a group of large, domed rock formations located about 360 km (220 mi) southwest of Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory, of central Australia.
About a forty minute drive along a sealed road from Uluru (Ayers Rock) and fifty-five km.
Travel Down Under
The Valley Of The Winds circuit walk of the Olgas takes three to four hours and is 7.4 km in length. On this occasion walked anticlockwise amongst the domes. Best walked in the cooler mornings and start before 9am. In my opinion, one of the best walks in the Territory. Unlike many crowded popular walks, the circuit walk provides a feeling of solitude but in relative safety within the remoteness of the Territory. Fellow hikers are usually seen. A drinking water canteen and hat is essential. Average fitness required.
Lookouts on the Circuit Walk
Not much shade is available. At least once the walking track veers away from the ridge between the first Karu Lookout and the second lookout of Karingana. Walking over the exposed rock of Karingana Lookout and between the domes, voices echo and an eerie feeling of isolation is felt as the track descends into more open bushland and turns to the left for a few km and left again. A track section is walked along a dry flat stony creekbed. Most of the track is cleared red earth. Wide enough for two or three walkers. A few of the smaller domes may be walked up at one's own risk in places off the track but not really warranted to enjoy the overall experience. Some of the best experience's require a bit of effort to travel down under.
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WALKING THE VALLEY OF THE WINDS
VALLEY OF THE WINDS SIGNAGE
