You probably know about the red monolith in Australia’s Red Center.
You may know that the sacred to the Aborigines here, and it seems that a number of spectacular colors at sunrise and sunset. Do not you know that you can live through the eyes of Aboriginal people, or that there are many other sacred sites and breathtaking in the great heart of Australia. ’s Cousin Uluru Kata Tjuta is only 40 km away and is inspired Kings Canyon, near Alice Springs. They did not realize that this landscape is lush green vegetation and pools of water and the red dusty roads and the huge slabs of stone. And I do not understand until it is where the magic, the majesty, the quiet and beautiful island of Australia’s Red Center.
1. Alice Springs and surroundings
Stay in the famous town of Alice Springs Outback, which is in the red heart of Australia just 200 kilometers south of the geographic center. From here you can walk to Bush, four-wheel drive or join a camel across the sand dunes rolling the Simpson Desert. Simpsons Gap bike ride at dawn to discover the different styles of Aboriginal art along the Tanami track and explore the rock art, artefacts and ceremonial sites in the vicinity of the Aboriginal community of St. Teresa.
2. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru see increase of 348 meters from the desert, deep in the heart of Australia, who meet again with the colors clear and bright, to outshine the sunset. Walking base of Uluru, Anangu with a guide, and learn how it was created by the ancestors in the Dreamtime spirit. It is also possible to trace the scars of battle left behind. Uluru to see on a motorcycle, the back of a camel or a scenic flight by helicopter. Drink in its glow of the sunset with a glass of champagne, then again at a dinner at Fire barramundi, emu or kangaroo under the stars. Only 40 kilometers away is Kata Tjuta – steep, rounded, russet domes formed over 500 million years of erosion. You can enjoy both miracles in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, offers guided tours by Aboriginal guides and accommodation ranging from campsites to luxury resorts.
3. Kings Canyon National Park and Watarrka
Pull the rim of Kings Canyon for a breathtaking view of the rugged cliffs and gorges Watarrka National Park. The canyon walls towering rock shelter palm full of cracks and pockets of greenery in the otherwise inhospitable desert. See rare plants from a loose-age mode and humid tropical swimming pool in the garden of Eden. Find out the weather rock domes of the Lost City. See Carmichael Crag at sunset, take the Kathleen Springs Walk into a well or a nice night walk on Track Giles. If the camp does not appeal, the night in a resort of Wilderness Lodge.
4. Finke Gorge National Park
Four-wheel drive alongside the imposing sandstone cliffs and predominantly sandy Finke River. Mostly dry conditions in Finke Gorge National Park. Discovering the desert oasis of Palm Valley, the only place in the world is the Red Cabbage Palm. You can meander through tall palms on the Walk of Arankaia more Mpulungkinya Walk. Following is brief Kalaranga Loop Lookout for a spectacular view of rock amphitheater surrounded by cliffs. Or know the mythology of the Western Arrernte Aboriginal people on the popular two hours Mpaara Walk. See the section on long limbs tires sparkling waters and mountains turn from purple to deep ocher of fire in the setting Sun
5. MacDonnell Ranges
Walk the path of Lara Pinta Emu Dreaming of Ormiston Gorge and Pound, gracefully along the river red gums, wallabies and cool, clear pools. Admire the walls of 300 meters of the gap growth Ormiston Creek, then dip into the well, which is 14 meters deep. You can also cool off in Ellery Creek Big Hole, a picturesque Glen Helen Gorge and Redbank Gorge. See rock wallabies in and around the back of spirit gums and Simpsons Gap. Walking Standley Chasm and show steep red glow in the afternoon Sun Do not miss the 20 km wide crater, Gosse Bluff, or Tnorala Western Arrernte Aboriginal people. Their story is the dream a little ‘more magical than scientific explanation which says that was formed by a comet crashing to Earth about 130 million years ago. In the East MacDonnell Ranges, Bush can walk, camping, four wheel drive and visit Trephina Gorge and ghost town gold rush of Arltunga.
