Eucalyptus dreaming

From the smooth white trunked ghost gums perched on rugged hillsides and out on the plains to the gnarly old red gums standing proud and strong in the sandy creek beds that criss cross this ancient, land the eucalypts in central Australia are stunning. Their size, shape, resilience and colour are something to behold. Here are a few that welcomed us in Arrernte country.

A truly grand old dame - she told a rich story. A small car would fit in the hollow of her trunk.

Many of the river red gums are hollow in sections - makes for some good homes for local fauna.

This is out towards the edge of the Simpson desert. Not much water here.