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The farthest of the reservoirs, that we visited, only half an hour from Ormiston, the Glen Helen Gorge was also the quietest: we were the only ones there that day..

The entrance to the gorge was closed, so we stopped and walked along a winding 400-meter path to the water's edge.. There we were rewarded with a particularly breathtaking view.: ancient red rock, towering above the clear cool water below.

When the sun set in the outback, we didn't have to convince ourselves, to throw our belongings on a tiny patch of sand and jump right into the water.

Breathtaking Glen Helen Gorge. Photo: TOURISM NT / Mitchell Cox

We sailed quietly between two rocks., mesmerized by the view. It's also a great place to explore the local wildlife – home to a variety of fish and it's a critical stop for migratory waterfowl..

Cool, fixed fresh water - a wonderful antidote to the dry heat of the desert. Photo: TOURISM NT / Paddy Pallin

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