ELERY CREEK BIG HOLE
This area was the home of the famous aboriginal artist Albert Namitjira. Albert’s story is that he was an assistant to a white artist and would go out into the wilderness carrying the artists’ tools of trade. On one occasion the artist asked of Albert (whilst showing him the painting he had just completed): ‘so what do you think of that?’. Albert’s reply was , ‘not bad, but I could do a better job of it’. With that the white artist allowed Albert to have a go & the rest is history. Albert was considered a master of watercolours & was invited to attend several functions that in those days were only for the privilege of a white man. He was in fact the first aboriginal to vote, to drive a car or be allowed into a pub.
STANLEY CHASM
A magnificent chasm. The walls are about 4 metres apart & extend vertically to a height of 40 or 50 metres. It is a pretty rough track to get to the chasm. The track follows the creek that is responsible for the chasm’s formation. It is however worth the walk; the memories will always stay with you.
STANLEY DINGO
Unfortunately the purebred dingo is becoming rarer due to inbreeding with other wild dogs. After leaving Stanley Chasm we found this fella, maybe not 100%, but pretty bloody close. He was very cautious and I just managed to snap him as he payed us a quick glance before disappearing into the scrub.
