Our journey took us from Watarrka along the Mereenie drive towards the park. We made a short detour to Gosse Bluff, an impact crater created when a 1km diameter comet hit about 142 million years ago. What remains of the impact is a ring structure that is.much smaller than the original crater.
From there we went to Redbank Gorge for a night. The walk to the water was short but hot.
The West MacDonnell ranges are characterized by long east west trending ridges of rock split in places by narrow gorges that are filled with water year round. The water provides an oasis for plants, animals, and hot humans…
We moves.to the east a bit to Ormiston Gorge. We hiked the Ormiston pound loop. The trail was sunny and exposed and the temperature climbed rapidly.
Colorful plants distracted us from.the heat.
The hike culminated in a water crossing that was as deep as.my chest. We were warned that the water was cold, but I found it refreshing.
We left Ormiston and headed East to Ellery CreekBig Hole. We enjoyed a dip in the pool and next morning walked the dolomite loop.
Our last day we stopped at the ochre pits and Simpsons Gap.
We stayed with friends we met who live in Alice Springs for a few days.
Ginger and Ed's Excellent Adventures 
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