Flinders Ranges SA

A slower start with a cooked breakfast to celebrate our newest 15 year old - Happy birthday Lachlan! 🥳

Lachie is loving that his birthday coincides with the first day of the the Sydney Ashes Test Match and a day of driving, affording plenty of time to listen to the action on ABC radio 🤦🏽‍♀️

Today we explored the Flinders Ranges, following the Bunyeroo/Brachina Gorge Scenic Drive to Razorback Lookout and onwards to Blinman. A bit of excitement along the way with a water crossing requiring 4WD (or the might of the Kia Carnival, in Dan and Helen’s case 😆). Thanks to Ryan for being our sacrificial depth tester!

Razorback Lookout was spectacular. You could literally see and discern each layer of earth and how the Range has been pushed up by geological forces over time. The Gorge by contrast was an oasis offering a change of scenery and vegetation hosting some cute local wildlife.

Back on the highway we made a quick detour to the Wall of China before rolling into the North Blinman Hotel (SA’s highest pub) just in time for lunch. The boys and I opted for their signature Big Pub Pie, while Anth went with the Himalayan Kangaroo Schnitzel, which the barman took great delight in translating as “him-a-laying”… on the side of the road 🤦🏽‍♀️ While it was delicious, some things you just can’t unhear or taste 😆 Additionally we all sampled a Quandong Pie for dessert - unexpectedly delicious 😋

Unfortunately the historic Blinman Mine was closed due to staff shortages, which was disappointing having come this far.

Back at the caravan we continued Lachie’s birthday celebration with cake and happy hour, before enjoying a lazy afternoon in the pool leading into dinner.

An altogether fabulous day.Read more