Profile for F.A.B. - Aussie Bushwalking

This Year

Number of Walks Ticked

6.2km

Total Distance Ticked

All Time

476

Number of Walks Ticked

1,618.5km

Total Distance Ticked

Ticks

Name	Date	Difficulty	Distance/Duration
Nurrku Walk & Yakkula Loop (Northern Territory)	12 Jun, 2019	Easy	5.2km return 90 mins
This was a enjoyable extended stroll around the Reserve, which in June was very pleasant, but in the warmer months would be pretty arduous. This was a enjoyable extended stroll around the Reserve, which in June was very pleasant, but in the warmer months would be pretty arduous.
Cemetery & Trig Hill Loop (Northern Territory)	10 Jun, 2019	Easy	2.1km return 1 hr
This is an absolutely fascinating and historic area, with the walks a bonus. We took time out to visit the station buildings and the stories they tell. Given the amount of information available, I guess the 'Post Office' was articulate in recording what happened here.
Simpsons Gap (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Easy	1km return 30 mins
A full day in the West MacDonnell Ranges, was all we had time for on this trip (really needed two/three to cover all the walks, with an overnight at Glenn Helen), so headed out early and this was our first port of call. Great spectacle and yes we spotted the Black-footed Rock-wallabies and as the ranger was doing his rounds, he was happy to provide an overview of the area for us.
Cassia Hill (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Easy	1.8km return 45 mins
Great little walk up and around Cassia Hill, although very barren due to back burning or a recent fire in the area, it gave us a higher elevated view of the surrounding countryside.
Ellery Creek Big Hole (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Easy	800m return 30 mins
The long (48km) drive up from Standley Chasm was pretty uninspiring; good job the short walk in to the waterhole was well worth it.
Serpentine Gorge Lookout (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Medium	2.8km return 1 hr
Time was running short on our one day in the West MacDonnell Range, so this has to have been the fastest walk ever, but a bit more of a challenge given the climb to the lookout.
Serpentine Gorge Waterhole (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Easy	2.3km return 45 mins
Having climbed to the lookout above the gorge, we ducked into the cool of the waterhole on the return leg.
Ochre Pits (West MacDonnell National Park)	8 Jun, 2019	Easy	1.4km return 30 mins
Last walk of the day, as we just ran out of time to get up to Glen Helen and back. With a late afternoon drive back to Alice Springs, the West MacDonnell Range comes alive as the sun creates a diversity of colours on the rock faces.
Kings Canyon Rim Walk (Watarrka National Park)	6 Jun, 2019	Medium	6.6km return 4 hrs
Very much the highlight so far on this outback road trip. Dedicated the day to this one and we needed it, with so many areas to explore and pictures to take. Stupendous, with the tranquillity of the Garden of Eden something to savour and just sit there and take it all in. So much great information on the flora and fauna, as well as the amazing geological history. Even named the Grey Shrike-thrush we had come across at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and here, but didn't know what it was.
Southern Wall Walk (Watarrka National Park)	6 Jun, 2019	Medium	4.5km return 2 hrs
This is the coach trip visitor's walk, so can get very busy, but no less enjoyable than the full rim walk, with its views across the canyon to the north.
Kathleen Springs (Watarrka National Park)	5 Jun, 2019	Easy	2.7km return 75 mins
Drove up from Uluru to Kings Canyon and this was the first walk logged over a busy two days of bushwalking. Enjoyed this walk very much, not only for the surroundings, but for the historic information boards and evidence of Aboriginal artefacts including the 'grinding bowls' found in the car park.
Kings Creek Walk (Watarrka National Park)	5 Jun, 2019	Easy	2km return 1 hr
A look at the canyon from floor level, rather than on the rim, was different. Just a shame the viewing platform had been destroyed by flood and rock falls in 2016, but was due to be re-opened in July 2019.
Dingo Ridge (Watarrka National Park)	5 Jun, 2019	Easy	1.8km return 1 hr
This was a bit of fun at dusk to walk around the outskirts of the resort and watch the setting sun as the dingoes came out for a night's hunting.
Valley Of the Winds (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	3 Jun, 2019	Medium	7.4km return 2.5 hrs
Uluru yesterday, The Olgas today. The highlight, was Karingana lookout on the saddle, where it gives you the impression you are entering some hidden valley, surrounded by domed rocks; fantastic.
Walpa Gorge (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	3 Jun, 2019	Easy	2.9km return 75 mins
Really could not get excited about this walk, as there was absolutely nothing to see. Sheer cliffs in the gorge, but that was about it.
Uluru Summit (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	2 Jun, 2019	Hard	3.5km return 3 hrs
Well, what a splendid climb. Could we be the 15th and last people to tick this walk on Aussie Bushwalking, as the walk closes on 26th October 2019? We were so lucky, as on a three day stop over at Uluru, this morning was the only time the walk was open, due to high winds.
Mala Walk (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	2 Jun, 2019	Easy	2km return 1 hr
A big day at Uluru, including the summit walk, finished with circumnavigating the base, which included the Mala Walk into Kantju Gorge.
Uluru Base Walk (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	2 Jun, 2019	Easy	11.8km return 4 hrs
You climb the rock and then want to walk around it on the same day, are you crazy? Well, we cheated a bit and cycled most of it, whilst stopping to explore Mutitjulu Waterhole and Kantju Gorge etc.
Mutitjulu Waterhole (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)	2 Jun, 2019	Easy	5km return 105 mins
A big day at Uluru, including the summit walk, finished with circumnavigating the base, which included the Lungkata Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole.
Centenary of Federation Track (New South Wales)	23 May, 2019	Easy	6.5km return 90 mins
Interesting walk, aided by the numerous information panels and bird life around the reservoir. A little confusing with the roadside walk back through town to the start.