Today it was to be a scenic fight but at 8am all we could do was leave
a message so we decided to go driving off in search of the Olga’s after
entering the park the company representative, pilot, check in and taxi driver
Oliver called and we arranged a fixed wing and helicopter flights over Uluru,
The Olga’s and Lake Armadas before a dirt strip landing in Kings Creek to join
a helicopter for a flight over Kings Canyon.
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| Uluru NT |
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| The 4 seater Cessna for the Uluru scenic flight |
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| Bev at the Arrivals and Departure point at King Creek Station |
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| Bev enjoying the Helicopter flight over Kings Canyon NT |
We arrived at the airport to board a four seat Cessna and I looked at
it thinking how on earth are we all going to fit in that. We jammed ourselves in
taxied out only to turn around as the helicopter piot had left his fuel cap
back at the refueling point. Oliver had to go looking for it and returned with shortly
later fuel cap in hand. We were both thinking what have we signed up for! We
took off on what was money well spent adventure. It was a little bumpy at times
but I didn’t need the chuck bag.
The landing at Kings Creek Station strip was surprisngly smooth
considering some of the grooves in the dirt. After some ribbing at Angus, the
helicopter pilot’s expense we were off on Darren’s first helicopter flight. It
was a great experience but disappointing in that we didn’t drop down in the
canyon as we thought was the case but still it was a pleasant flight.
We stayed at the Station for a burger and a chat to the local Sulphur
Crested Cocky named Charlie before a smooth flight back to Uluru.
Sit down after that now way we were off to the Olga’s for a walk, which
really finished the day off nicely.
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| Bev on a walk at The Olga's |
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