Day 40

Our pre retirement trial trip- day 40
204 km Whyalla to Crystal Brook SA

The aim today was to continue to explore new areas. Job done ✔️

On leaving Whyalla we stopped at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta to walk around the amazing gardens with their spectacular views of the Flinders Ranges.

Back on the road we had intended on heading to Melrose, for a few days exploring and hiking the Mount Remarkable National Park, but discovered the trails were closed when we planned to be there 😳, so onto plan B

Plan B- pub stay in Port Pirie. But discovered the Federal Hotel was closed on a Tuesday, as were the museums we would like to have visited 😳, so onto plan C

Plan C- head to Crystal Brook to stay at Bowman Park ✅

Bowman Park was a sheep and cattle farm and the remnants of the homestead and garden are still visible, and a great natural play area for children has been developed in the grounds

There are lots of paths to wander through the gardens and the Heysen trail also comes through the area.
There is a lookout which we climbed with fantastic views over the rolling hills, a perfect place to watch the beautiful sunset 🌅

Other than the resident peacock 🦚, goanna 🦎 and a trillion fllies 🪰, it’s quiet with just us here

Our home for the night is Bowman Park, self contained RV area with toilets and bbq’s. Donations requested.Okumaya devam et