Friday, 5 May 2017

MAY 2017 : NORTHERN TERRITORY : Larapinta Trail : Day 6 : Ormiston Pond Loop Walk : 8 kms - 6 hours


 

 

Today we diverted from the Larapinta Trail and walked the Ormiston Pound Day Walk - highly recommended.

 

 

Starting at Ormiston Gorge carpark we made our way along a grassy track and then started to climb.

 

Very soon we were walking on the rim of the Pound.

 

Rob led us across the floor of the Pound

 

A curry wattle

 

A waterhole - still holding water from the summer rains

 

Continuing across the Pound

 

First views of Ormiston Gorge

 

Salt rings on the rocks. Larapinta means 'salty river'

 

A popular tourist spot in the heat

 

Perfect for lunch

 

A view from the lookout high above the Gorge

 

Then down back to Ormiston Gorge

 

..for another delicious swim

 

Another warming campfire and delicious meal to complete the day.

 

M

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