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We‘re hitting the road from Adelaide to the Ayers Rock („Uluru“) and to Alice Springs through the Australian outback...our servant is the 4WD campervan from Apollo 🚐 the next days - there will be nothing but desert.. 🏜
We carry a lot of food, extra water and extra diesel in theseRead more
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Went to the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens saw a lot herbage and shrubs that grazing has suppressed . Viewed the red cliffs and stood where Matthew Flinders once stood looking out to the Flinders Ranges.
At the Wadlata Visitors Centre we saw the "Tunnel of Time" that traces the creation ofRead more
Australia ⋅ Past through pastoral country having freshly germinated trefoil clover and native herbage with abundant saltbush . On the way from Mildura to Morgan we passed well known sheep stations, The Gums , East Bungaree , Collinsville and John Parkers Old Canowie on the way to Jamestown . John Parker ownedRead more
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Back to almost the beginning at the Port Augusta road sign when we took the left turn toward WA on the Eyre Highway .
We passed John Parkers " Old Canowie Station" once again , on our return trip.
Australia ⋅ Nach 2700 Km auf dem Stuart Highway endet dieser nun in dieser Stadt.
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Overnighting at The Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, we enjoyed a well earned rest after a long days driving.
Port Augusta was named after the wife of the first Governor of South Australia. It sits on the Spencer Gulf and was a traditional meeting place for Aboriginal peoples. More recently, Port AugustaRead more
Australia ⋅ After several days of long distance driving, it was nice to pull in to Port Augusta for two nights for a bit of a break. We visited the Arid Botanic Gardens, where we spotted our first kangaroos of the trip.
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It the point you have to come to when you head north.
We decided to skip the Flinders Rangers it was overcast so quick detour. Spent time at the arid gardens.
This regional city is a transfer hub not a lot going on. So 2 night layover. Fuel water food all stocked up for the centre.
Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °CThe dogs name is Jess too 😅
Australia ⋅ On our first night in Port Augusta we watched the sun set from the Red Cliff lookout. This first experience with red dirt made it feel like our Aussie adventure had really begun!
You might also know this place by the following names:
Port Augusta West
