Springbok Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Some of my photos here - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5123...mp;id=529626284 The climb was tougher than I thought, the first 20 minutes is very steep, about 45 degrees gradient, so you need to be in a reasonably good physical condition. The 1.6km hike to the summit at 346m above ground level took me 30 minutes. Carried a backpack with water and camera equipment though and held up by older Japanese people (they are everywhere!) along the way. Going down can be tricky, especially with a cross-wind.Don’t ever attempt this in summer – the desert heat and flies will kill you!Best times are April/May and Sept/Oct.Some of the European backpackers I met in Alice Springs (500km north of Ayers Rock), spent the summer there and told me it was often 46 degrees during the day with a minimum of 32 degrees at night! In-friggin-sane...For those interested in the details, here are a few guidelines:- Fly Qantas from Sydney to Alice Springs (3 hours, about $250)- sleep over in Alice (arrange own accomodation)- Do a 3-day trip with www.therocktour.com.au at $295 p/p- Visit Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and Ayers Rock- you sleep in sleeping bags and swags for 2 nights under the stars (about 5 degrees at night)- no toilets and showers, 1st night only - so don't bother if you don't like camping... - fly back from Ayers Rock to Sydney (3 hours, about $250)so total expenses about $900 - $1000 including spending money on snacks, beer, etc.Great trip, I can highly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somarie Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Thanks, Charl. It seems it was a very nice trip. Enjoyed your photos a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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