West again and into South Australia

It has been 39 years since we have been in South Australia and then it was only as far as Adelaide. We crossed the border near Renmark making sure we didn't have any contraband on board (fresh fruit and veges) as they are very strict and the fines are quite severe. Stayed overnight at beautiful Lake Bonney, then headed north to Peterborough, a once thriving railway town, but now serves as more of a junction for people heading to the Flinders Ranges or to Adelaide (from NSW).

The landscape has changed dramatically to large, often barren rolling hills. It doesn't help that they are experiencing a bad drought - haven't had rain for about 3 months. It would look spectacular if it was green but it still had a certain appeal.

In Peterborough we did the Steamtown Train Museum. It was quite interesting, even if you are not into trains. Had lunch at Orroroo (try saying that 3 times fast) and then we went to Magnetic Hill where we experienced a weird phenomenon. We drove to a point where we were facing downhill. Turn off the ignition, put it in neutral and take off the brake. We started rolling .... backwards ... uphill! It is an optical illusion but you'd swear we were being pulled uphill. We did try it from the other direction and it did not have the same effect. Have included a couple of videos but I'm not sure if it will give you the idea.Read more