Rain in the Outback - East MacDonnell Ranges - Part 1
In this episode we arrive in Alice Springs where we explore the East MacDonnell Ranges. We all known the West MacDonnell Ranges, however the east side is often overlooked when people pass through. This is our fifth time staying in Alice Springs and our first time visiting the East MacDonnell Ranges, and it did not disappoint! We had a heap of rain come through and the rivers were flowing and gorges full, all I can say is that the walks through the gorges were nothing short of completely stunning. Once the rain cleared out we explored Emily Gap, Jessie Gap, Corroboree Rock, John Hayes Rockhole, Chain of Ponds walk and Trephina Gorge!
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Seriously, this country we are fortunate enough to live in is nothing short of spectacular. So diverse, and incredible surprises around every corner. Thanks for showing it so beautifully and respectfully 🥰. I couldn’t be more in love with Aus.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
So well said, and so very true! Could not agree more. It would take us more than one lifetime to see everything that's on our front doorstep, so very lucky. 👍😀😀
How wonderful to see all the green country side and water , just so stunning . We saw it in the dry many years ago , still spectacular .Thanks for the memories and the superb drone footage .
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! We were super lucky to time it with all that rain, simply stunning! 👍😀
Great episode depicting an awesome part of our incredible country. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It was an absolute pleasure to watch.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jason, it was a bit of a bucket list item to see the Todd River flowing, that being said, the bucket list is pretty long. 🍻🍻😀👍
Awesome to see EMD all green, especially what you've shown with the drone footage. It really highlights the stunning landscape that stretches back for miles and miles. Thanks as always for sharing
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Yup we were super lucky to see it so wet, would have loved to have put the drone up during some of the walks but all the parks are no drone zones. 👍🍻😀
Thank you for show casing these stunning ranges love how the colours change as the light drops away. 🙂
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
The video did not do them justice during sunset, it was like a back drop from a Hollywood movie set, the colour so rich it did not seem real. Simple stunning. 😀😀😀
Really loved this episode. We were there when it was dry and it was beautiful then - but this is next level. Thanks so much for sharing 😃👍
@VetinaVan
17 күн бұрын
@@travelthecountry-aussieadv1730 we were so very lucky to see all that water flowing down the gorges, something we will remember forever! Just so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. 👍👍😀😀
Fabulous video as always. Thankyou!
@VetinaVan
Ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Such beautiful country! 😀😀
Amazed at the amount of water you managed to find. Another crashed episode Marcus, Tania and crew!
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Yup, the rain seems to have followed us all the way to the east coast too! 🌧🌧🌧👍🍻
Wow. So lucky to see it with all that water.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Totally! Bucket list item ticked! 👍👍😀
Cheers looks hot there.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
It was actually quite nice, we had the van opened up most nights. When it was raining (for 4 days that didn't make the video cut), I think we even had the heater on at night! 😀
I was in Alice in the 80’s. it had been raining and the casino was flooded. I went to Ayer’s Rock in a car. It rained as we drove around. It was hot and my window was down. An oncoming car splashed me with water. My shirt was stained red. I treasured it for many years.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
So good, it was raining on the rock when we were in Alice, almost drove out there to see it! But save that one for another day! 👍😀🍻
I've never been sure why, but the East MacDonnell Ranges have always been overshadowed by the West. That's a shame in our humble opinion. What an amazing experience to be there when there is so much groundwater in the gorges. Very much looking forward to part two!
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Yup, we were super lucky to see them after the rain, was simply stunning. The Chain of Ponds walk is one of the best we have ever done! Even though most of the walk was under a foot of water! 😀😀👍
Heading to Alice Springs in June staying at the Discovery definitely will be going to those places
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
There is so much to see around Alice. You'll love it! 😀😀🍻👍
That was awesome! Wish we had a bit of rain as ours dry as at the moment here in Alice!
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
Are you at the discovery, great little park! If you are, make sure you check out the brewery and the desert park in Alice. The desert park is amazing, both day and night tours! 👍👍🍻🍻😀😀
@GrabLifeByTheGourlays
2 ай бұрын
@@VetinaVan yeah we’re at discovery! might head to desert park tomorrow and the reptile park. Had to sort out caravan brakes today! Yay! 🙌🏾
We saw the Todd flowing in 2007. Loved our adventure in Central Aus.
@lexiwright7207
2 ай бұрын
Also the Finke River out at the West McDonald Ranges, it was magic. There were also fish in the creek at the Devils Marbles.
@VetinaVan
2 ай бұрын
That's so cool, we did the West MacDonnell Ranges a few years back but did not give them enough time. On the last for next time we are passing through! 😀👍👍
Im new to this channel. Who is the Vet?
@VetinaVan
23 күн бұрын
Hey there, Tania is the Vet and I work my normal job 'from home'. 👍👍🍻
what were they roaming before the world was made 6000years ago
looked like you got rid of your kids for a while there
@VetinaVan
Ай бұрын
Haha, they are always somewhere close by!