Alice Springs or Winton

Thanks Darian... beginning to lean that way. Cheers, Vin.

hi Vin,

I am presuming you have looked at where Lark Quarry is in relation to Winton, it is not just on the outskirts of town though. Well worth the effort to see Lark Quarry mind you, and Winton is a beautiful town full of very nice people. Waltzing Matilda centre is a must if you have time......beter than Hall of Fame in Longreach if you want my opinion. Musical Fence is a classic, Bladensburg NP is lovely and then you have the drive out to Policemans Waterhole and all the other dinosaur stuff in Winton to help fill in time. Winton has a lot to see and offer for tourists, but then I am sure an extra day in Alice would be easily filled too.

For me Winton would be my extra day but I love the place and may even try to get back there again this year for the Outback Festival they hold every second year, 2yrs ago it was fabulous.

Enjoy, Trevor.

Thanks Trevor - sounds good... looks like it might be Winton for this trip, and yes aware that Lark Quarry is well out of town, but a shame to be so close and drive right past by the sound of it. Cheers, Vin

As said you need more than a day to Alice Springs justice.

Cheers Nick, what would be a "don't miss" if we're there for a day and a half?

*Old Telegraph station for bbq tea(north) electric bbq supplied . *the desert park is said to be good ,since i was there.(west) bojangles night club for a drink or 10 . ride the old ghan ?? if still going & train museum aswell *transport hall of fame , school of the air , sun rise ballooning ,flying doctor, all close to town . reedys rock hole out at king canyon . *Kings canyon a must see , great walk ( plenty of time )
gemtree c/park/ tourist park if coming from north (plenty hwy) any number of gorge's *standley chasm Very Nice , palm valley & boggy hole nice drive ( no tow?) , west of alice if you went that way . most of the gorge's are good if your got plenty of time, good swimming if hot . uluru WAS great when you could camp to the rock .
i might get a job doing this but 15 years since i was there.

Thanks for all the advice Nick, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley & Uluru are all definitely on the list... will see how much else we can fit in! Cheers

Thanks Bob... Yes wish we were travelling for a couple of months instead of a couple of weeks!

Thanks Motherhen, appreciate the advice! Definately trying to pack a fair bit into too short a period of time... the perils of only 4 weeks a year annual leave I'm afraid! Thanks and will check out your blogs... Cheers

Thanks Alloy... will keep in mind! Cheers