Overnight in Alice Springs CP on north side of town after travelling from Ti Tree yesterday. Headed out to the West MacDonnell ranges yesterday. Set up camp in the campground at Ormiston Gorge, beautifully situated, good clean facilities, but tight spaces on sloping ground.
The road into Ormiston is sealed and provides a spectacular first look at the gorge as you round the last bends. Did some initial walking to check out a longer walk for today. The main waterhole is very peaceful and includes some bird life.
Ventured out early this morning on foot, alone, to trek the Ghost Gum Loop, the scenery is fantastic especially the colours in the morning light. The walk is steep in places and like a goat track following contours on very steep walls of the gorge followed by rough trek along the river bed strewn with large boulders as you make your way back to the main waterhole.
