Yesterday we caught a coach from Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon resort in order to see the spectacular Kings Canyon - parts of a sandstone ridge in the spectacular George Gibbs range. Those of you who saw the film 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' will recall the scene on the edge of a ridge. It was filmed here , on Carmichael Crag (photo). The three hour drive took us through huge cattle stations, one around a million hectares. The resort is as pricey as the Ayers Rock example but, unless you have campervan or tent, your options are limited. We sampled some local meats in the restaurant - Kate had Kangaroo, Paul emu - we felt the Crocodile Fettucine was a step too far!). Another pre-dawn rise saw us ascending the canyon rim in the rosy glow of the rising sun - the light on the rock was incredible and there were very few people about - even better. Fascinating rock formations and amazing views made it a memorable walk.
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