Remarkable Rocks on KI
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Panorama of Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island.
Remarkable Rocks are stunning rock formations sculpted by wind and sea on the far south-west coast of Kangaroo Island. The granite rocks are estimated to be about 500 million years old and sit precariously on a large granite outcrop above the roaring Southern Ocean.
Under the old Gum Tree
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Panorama under the umbrella of wide branches of a large gum tree. Eucalypt trees, commonly known as gum tree play a dominant role in the Australian flora. The trees disperse fine drops of eucalypt oil into the atmosphere that not only causes a nice fragrance around gum trees but also increase the risk of fire to which these plants have adapted so well.
Limb hollows and broken branches provide nesting for cockatoos and parrots. River red gums grow along waterways and have heavy, hard, red coloured wood. While these trees are stunning in appearance they are known to drop large limbs without warning especially when under stress caused by high winds, extreme temperatures, drought, fire or flood.
Standley Chasm, Northern Territory
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Panorama of Standley Chasm.
Standley Chasm is located 40km. west and 8km. north of Larapinta Road. It is now managed by representatives of Iwupataka, an aboriginal settlement on nearby Jay Creek, and is one of the most publicised attractions in Central Australia.
Sunset at Uluru
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Panorama of sunset at Uluru aka Ayers Rock. The Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park is despite its increasing commercialisation a must see destination of many people's bucket list. While air travel provides a convenience alternative, only the long drive through the vast flat plains covered in red sand and small shrubs offers the feeling of excitement when Uluru appears on the horizon.
The unbelievable red colour of the sand and the location in the heart of Australia give this region the name Red Centre which will remain a must see destination for both locals and visitors.