Today was a “rest” day of sorts. This meant that no long distance driving but take in some of the sights around Alice Springs.
I started at the northern end of town and drove what is left of the old Stuart Highway into the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve. One of the popular spots for the locals is Wigleys Waterhole but there was no-one there today.
Next onto the old Telegraph Station with a walk along the Todd River and up to Bungalow Hill to take in the view.
Up to Anzac Hill for lunch which has commanding views over the town and the MacDonnell Ranges.
I traveled west along the West MacDonnell Ranges and through Honeymoon Gap to the old Ghan Rail Line.
It was interesting that the track alongside the old rail line was in better condition than the Old South Road. Also managed to take in some of the track used by the Finke Desert Race.
After visiting the Ewaninga Fettler Cottages and Ewaninga Reserve it was back to the Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge to feed some very hungry Rock Wallabies.
Tomorrow is a 940 kilometre drive to Glendambo.
