Uluru/Ayers Rock Road Trip (1989)

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Airlie Beach first stop.
Airlie Beach first stop.

I had been working lots of hours back in the year 1988 to 1989 so decided to have some time off between jobs and drive around and see bit of Australia. The main attraction was to try and make it to Australia's Red Centre. So I loaded my small, second hand Toyota Corolla station wagon car up with a bit of camping gear and hit the road, travelling north from Brisbane.

I started off travelling by myself, only camped when necessary. I preferred to stay at Backpackers and youth hostels. It was great for meeting people from all over the world and most of the trip I teamed up with other like-minded travellers to share petrol costs and experiences.

Mission Beach. I was staying at a Tree House Backpackers accommodation nearby.
Mission Beach. I was staying at a Tree House Backpackers accommodation nearby.

Kuranda Train Station. I stayed with some friends in Cairns and did a few local day trips.
Kuranda Train Station. I stayed with some friends in Cairns and did a few local day trips.

Mt Isa. Leaving the Queensland coast and heading inland.
Mt Isa. Leaving the Queensland coast and heading inland.

It was mainly called Ayers Rock back in the 80s and there was a chain so you could walk to the top. But it was not long afterwards that the chain was removed for culture significance reasons and later hiking to the top was banned completely.
It was mainly called Ayers Rock back in the 80s and there was a chain so you could walk to the top. But it was not long afterwards that the chain was removed for culture significance reasons and later hiking to the top was banned completely.

It was a lot further up to the top than what I thought .
It was a lot further up to the top than what I thought .

The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) on the horizon.
The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) on the horizon.

We had a short walk around the base but did not have enough time to go the whole way around.
We had a short walk around the base but did not have enough time to go the whole way around.

As the sun was setting.
As the sun was setting.

The next day was off to the Olgas (Kata Tjuta).
The next day was off to the Olgas (Kata Tjuta).

Again more walking around this stunning place.
Again more walking around this stunning place.

After Uluru and Kata Tjuta it was back to Alice Springs. 

Stanley Chasm was a day trip from Alice Springs.
Stanley Chasm was a day trip from Alice Springs.

As was the MacDonnell Ranges
As was the MacDonnell Ranges

Glen Helen
Glen Helen

After Alice Springs it was time to head north towards Darwin.

Edith Falls was a fantastic little swimming hole after a long day of driving.
Edith Falls was a fantastic little swimming hole after a long day of driving.

Mataranka Thermal Springs were great too and very relaxing after more driving.
Mataranka Thermal Springs were great too and very relaxing after more driving.

Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park

There was a few photos missing from time spent in Katherine Gorge. I say missing because I didn't take the camera on an overnight canoe trip we did up the gorges.

From Kakadu it was onto Darwin and then Western Australia but I will have to look up for some more photos for that post.

Thankyou to TravelFeed and Hive for making it possible to relive a few of my old travelling adventures.


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Gosh, your photos make me want to return to Uluru so much. I didn't realise how much I miss it. I feel it in my bones.

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Never made it there on my.trip. lovely shots through thanks 🙏🏼

It's a bit effort to get there, but worth it if u very get another chance.

Yes this Oz is well of the list at the moment. Far to authoritarian sadly 😞

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Its so nice, that you shared with us your memories! Your photos are so nostalgic, even for me!

Cheers, I really enjoy going through all my old photos and trying to make a post about them.
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