We did get here, to the Palm Valley campground. We had no problems getting in even though the track crosses the Finke River several times. The river is very dry and all the sand/gravel is packed hard.

The camp ground is great, flushing toilets, and even hot showers, if you get in early enough. They are solar and not really suitable for the number of people at this time of year.

Shot is on the Palm Valley Walk.

The palm trees from on top of the gorge.The nearest similar palms are at Lawn Hill gorge.

To get to the Palm Valley Walk you need to negotiate a 4x4 drive track. There are a couple of rocky jump ups that I was nervous about, but after walking them and selecting a route, I engaged low range and made it up.

Here is "Clifford" in the parking area with all the other real 4x4.

I was surprised on the way out to see the number of vehicles parked before the last hardest section - go "Clifford".

Major Mitchell, are they Galahs or Cockatoos? Any way I was quite excited to spot this pair in the tree just above our campsite. I didn't get a shot with the colourful crest up 🙁

I did the Mpaara Loop Walk taking in Kalaranga Lookout. The loop was a bit of a mountain goat track, but very enjoyable with great views and interesting rock formations.