We unhooked the caravan and left it in storage at Warmun (Turkey Creek) for $10 per night and took off to the Bungles loaded up with food and tent. Once there we found that there is a new caravan park just inside the gates operated by the owners of Mabel Downs, someone staying there told us $45 per night and a little spartan.
It took us two hours to drive in over a fairly rough road and several water crossings. We set up the tent (last time was five years ago) and then settled in for the night.
The next morning we found our battery flat due to the car fridge and had to wait for the ranger to give us a jump start but then set out. First stop was to Echidna Chasm and we arrived just in time for the sun to reach the bottom of the narrow gorge. It is really quite spectacular and the colours are amazing.
Mini Palm walk was a long difficult track which we didn’t think was worth the effort at the end. Having said that we are a bit older and found the walk a bit much younger folk wouldn’t have so much trouble.
Next day we headed off for Cathedral Gorge and the Bungle walk, both quite easy walks. On the way we saw what we think is a juvenile Bustard. The drive in is really lovely. The Bungle beehives are fascinating such a variety of colours and quite beautiful.
Cathedral Gorge is awe inspiring and so restful , another one of those ‘must sees’ . The scenery on the walk in keeps you interested with lots of photo opportunities. The Gorge itself would be a lovely place to sit and have lunch, so peaceful and cool.
Next morning was pack up and drive out back to pick up the van and down to Leycester Rest Area which is on the banks of the Ord River.
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