Tag Archives: Northern Territory

Berry Springs Loop

Saturday 11/08/2018   Berry Springs Loop  

                                          Berry Springs Nature Park, NORTHERN TERRITORY

                                          Larrakia country

Participants: Sue Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Moore

Berry Springs nature park is about a 50 minute drive from Darwin. It is recommended as a place to go on a hot afternoon. Every afternoon is hot in Darwin so I guess it’s good at anytime. The route however, may be impassable in the wet season. 

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Ghost Gum Walk – Ormiston Gorge – NORTHERN TERRITORY

Saturday 17/08/2018   Ghost Gum Walk, Ormiston Gorge

                                           West MacDonnell National Park, NORTHERN TERRITORY

Participants: Sue Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Moore

Ormiston Gorge is one of several spectacular gorges along the Finke River which are easily accessible by two wheel drive vehicle from Alice Springs. 

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Wangi Falls – NORTHERN TERRITORY

Tuesday 14/08/2018   Wangi Falls

                                         Litchfield National Park, NORTHERN TERRITORY

                                        Marranunggu country 

Participants: Sue Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Moore

This short walk starts at the base of the Wangi Falls where there is a tempting plunge pool. The pool is surrounded by river pandanus which provides food for fish and turtles. Saltwater and freshwater crocodiles inhabit the pools during the wet season. The sun unfortunately was in the wrong position early in the morning for good photos of the falls. 

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Tjaetaba Falls – NORTHERN TERRITORY

Tuesday 14/08/2018   Tjaetaba Falls

                                         Litchfield National Park, NORTHERN TERRITORY

                                        Marranunggu country 

Participants: Sue Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Moore

The walk commences at Greenant Creek picnic area which is difficult to spot when driving from Tolmar Falls as there is no sign on the side of the road. Driving back from Wangi Falls there was a sign for the picnic area. 

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Larapinta Trail – Ellery Creek – Stanley Chasm

23/08/2015 – 30/08/2015   Ellery Creek – Stanley Chasm

                                                West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja), NORTHERN TERRITORY                                             

                                                Arrernte country 

Distance: 68km   Total Ascent: 2670m   Total Descent: 2350m   Time: 33 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

 

Day 1: Sunday 23/8/2015   Ellery Creek Big Waterhole

After a pleasant lunch and coffee in Alice Springs we were picked up by Trek Larapinta at 2:00pm and dropped off at Ellery Creek big waterhole. It was a hot day for August, up to 31 degrees by the afternoon.

We set up camp in an area that looked like a dry creek bed and got ready for a swim in the waterhole. It looked beautiful but we were less enthusiastic when we felt the water. It was 14.8 degrees and felt very cold in contrast to the air temperature. We went for a short dip after which we felt very refreshed!

We decided to have a picnic dinner near the waterhole and enjoyed the change of colour In the gorge as the light faded. Steve set up for star trail photography but unfortunately encountered technical problems. We saw a tawny owl amongst other bird life. The stars were impressive.

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