We stayed at the Arltunga Caravan/camp park a number of years ago. Lots pf history there but it's just out of your distance.
Question, how long would any of this group's members push a wheelbarrow with all your goods & chattels in it to make your El Dorado in this area in temps up to 50+ degrees with no known water supplies, etc, That's what they did at Arltunga!
It was hot enough when we were there in a September.
Peter's suggestions are good. At Chamber's Pillar (Chambers was the bloke who financed Stuart's forays into the centre, also double crossed him too - read "Mr Stuart's Track" by John Bailey) has some interesting writing (we call it graffiti) from the blokes who worked on the overland telegraph - that is if you can still get close enough, now.
The track in was very "interesting" - they may have a good road in there now.
Rainbow Valley - colours are magnificent!
Fringe Dweller said
09:52 PM Apr 23, 2017
I Prefer the Afternoon sun on the West MacDonnell ranges.
I s'pose being a bit of a "Kodak's moment" person , you will find Plenty of scenery to "whet your whistle"
HunnyBunny said
02:38 PM Apr 24, 2017
There are plenty of spots where you can pull off the Lasseter Hwy. There are also a number of rest stops where you can camp for 24 hrs. A good one near Mt Connor might suit you.
Ozzie_Traveller said
07:44 PM Apr 24, 2017
G'day WhiteOwl
You say "east of Alice Springs" ...
Trephina Gorge is an excellent place to stay a while - plenty to see & commit to canvas Ross River Resort, the 'end of the line' has a pleasant camping area, some good food, and could be a beaut base to explore various gorges in the region Arltunga Historical Reserve - when we were there last in 2014 - was a lonely, desolate place ... which might be what you're looking for too
Hope this helps Phil
PeterD said
12:11 AM Apr 25, 2017
There are a few others out in the Ruby Gap Nature Reserve as well.
Hi folks
I am leaving next week.. arriving in Alice Springs on 3rd May.
Can anyone suggest a safe camping spot within 100kms east of Alice Springs for a 4WD with rooftop camper?
Looking for quiet place to paint landscapes.
Cheers :)
Cheers,
Peter
Welcome to the forum, I am sure you will get some answers here for whatever you are looking for.
If you head out towards the East MacDonalds, I am sure you will find what you are looking for.
Check out this site, or just google East MacDonalds Ranges http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/east-macdonnell-ranges.html
Question, how long would any of this group's members push a wheelbarrow with all your goods & chattels in it to make your El Dorado in this area in temps up to 50+ degrees with no known water supplies, etc, That's what they did at Arltunga!
It was hot enough when we were there in a September.
Peter's suggestions are good. At Chamber's Pillar (Chambers was the bloke who financed Stuart's forays into the centre, also double crossed him too - read "Mr Stuart's Track" by John Bailey) has some interesting writing (we call it graffiti) from the blokes who worked on the overland telegraph - that is if you can still get close enough, now.
The track in was very "interesting" - they may have a good road in there now.
Rainbow Valley - colours are magnificent!
I Prefer the Afternoon sun on the West MacDonnell ranges.
I s'pose being a bit of a "Kodak's moment" person , you will find Plenty of scenery to "whet your whistle"
G'day WhiteOwl
You say "east of Alice Springs" ...
Trephina Gorge is an excellent place to stay a while - plenty to see & commit to canvas
Ross River Resort, the 'end of the line' has a pleasant camping area, some good food, and could be a beaut base to explore various gorges in the region
Arltunga Historical Reserve - when we were there last in 2014 - was a lonely, desolate place ... which might be what you're looking for too
Hope this helps
Phil