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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 Augusta has prospered as an outback shipping port.
The weather was cold, overcast and drizzling however weRead 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 of the Flinders Ranges and what that land means to traditional owners and early explorers and owners .Read more
AustraliaPast 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 owned Avoca Para near Wentworth , and Mena Murtee at Wilcannia when I worked for him. Passed large windRead 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.
AustraliaAfter 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.
AustraliaNach 2700 Km auf dem Stuart Highway endet dieser nun in dieser Stadt.
AustraliaOn 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!
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In "Port Augusta" we visited the Royal flying Doctor Service. Which does great work to cover the huge Australian landmass with doctors help. Nowerdays they can reach any point at the Outback in at least 2hours time!
Der Royal Flying Doctor Service leistet großartige Arbeit, um die riesige Weiten in Australien, mit ärztlicher Hilfe abzudecken.
Heute können die Ärzte jeden Punkt im Outback inRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Port Augusta West
