Is that Uluru???

We are starting to notice that packing up and setting up the van is becoming much easier. We seem to have found a bit of a groove. We are still trying to work out where some things belong. We can say that most cupboards are now better organised, well okay all but one. There is still one dangerous cupboard that appears to have loose cannons in it. we are sure that within the next week, even that cupboard will be safe to open without wearing a helmet!!

This morning we crossed the border between South Australia and the Northern Territory.

From here to Erldunuda, the turn off from the Stuart Hwy onto the Lasseter Highway for Yulara - the home of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. We stop for fuel. Diesel prices are starting to climb, 189 cents/litre.

There have been many giggles about the potential sightings of Uluru. Even as early as Port Augusta I believe we were asked if 'that was Ayers Rock'!!! Well the excitement certainly was building with the anticipation of seeing the real thing. Only to be fooled, as we are sure many have, by the aptly named Mount Conner!!!

First stop is at the Ayers Rock Resort, the only place one can stay in Yulara. No free camping within the national park which houses Uluru, and Kata Tjuta/the Olgas. There is accomodations to suit all here, from an unpowered site to a fancy shmancy hotel suite. The resort IS the town of Yulara - police station, fire department, medical clinic suoermarket all inclusive.

 It is kid central here and it is not long before our children find new and old friends at the play ground.

The main attractions are within the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. You are required to pay a fee for each adult and child over the age of 16. It is a 3 day pass.

The first thing on the list, sunset at the famous Rock.  I don't think it actually matters how many times you see it, you are always left in awe of its presence.

We shall let the pictures tell the rest of the story.....