Blinman

While exploring the Parachilna Gorge area, we drive to Blinman. An interesting old mining town. On arriving, we realised we had been here on our first trip to SA around 12 years ago.
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The Heysen Trail

The north end of the Heysen Trail starts just up the road from where we are camped at Parachilna Gorge. The Trail travels 1200k south to Cape Javis.
Parachilna Gorge

It's a beautiful evening here. The best we have had for a few days.
Started the day with trees at Peterborough ending the day with more trees. Plus a magpie and youngster.
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Peterborough

Free camping again last night. There is a great RV park just on the outskirts of town. We stopped here on our way home from Uluru just after covid. Have passed through Peterborough many times. It isEn savoir plus
Olary

Crossed into SA today. Pulled in the camp in the tiny town of Olary.
The rail line is on one side and an old pub just across the road. That about sums up the town.
Kinchega shearing shed

Back to Kinchega NP today. This time, we visited the heritage shearing shed. I love the smell of lanolin that is impregnated into the timbers of these old buildings. This has to be the most impressiveEn savoir plus
Wildlife at Kinchega NP

Kinchega NP is only a short drive from our camp on the lake. We did the Lake Drive today and spotted lots of Emus, Roos, and Shingleback lizards.
A lovely NP to drive through. Good dirt roads.
Pelicans

Magnificent pelicans at the weir on Pamamaroo Lake. Part of the Darling River.
Menindee Lakes

I love places like this. So peaceful... watching the water gently lap against the shore. The pelicans drifted by.
South East of Broken Hill, near the township of Menindee. A new area for us toEn savoir plus
Broken Hill

We are currently in Broken Hill picking up supplies.
Have been a couple of times on past trips. So, continuing on to some lakes about 100ks out of town.
Some photos from our drive yesterday.
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Cobar

Cobar is known as a copper mining town. We had a nice morning exploring some of the history. As well as a working mine.
We have passed through here a couple of times. From memory, it was raining theEn savoir plus
Cobar

Enjoying a lovely sunset over the Old Reservoir @ Cobar tonight
Last night we had a camp all to ourselves tonight they are packed in... Lucky we got in early.
Sunrise in the outback

We love finding these places away from everything. Had this beautiful spot to ourselves last night. Awakened to a stunning sunrise.
Why stay in a noisy van park when you can have tranquillity forEn savoir plus
Red dirt country

We are in red dirt country now. Free camping about 79k north of Bourke on the Mitchell Highway.
Should be an excellent night for star gazing 🌠
Emu tally = 53
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Goat in the loo

No matter how much you travel, there is always something unexpected.
Today was a goat in the loo.
Stopped for fuel at a Burringun roadhouse. Just over the Qld/NSW boarder.
Also, a very nice dog...En savoir plus
Campground-Bollon

We were not planning to stop here, but we couldn't resist this great free camp. So pretty with all the gums along the creek. A short stroll along a concrete walkway takes you to the main street.
WithEn savoir plus
Bollon

We were heading to Hebel today... but the navigator stuffed up ( HE will remain unnamed)
All was not lost. I enjoyed driving a less travelled road. Spotting an Emu dad and his chick's. Dodging roosEn savoir plus
Dirranbandi

The rain clouds have cleared, and the sun is shining.
Travelled from Goondiwindi to Dirranbandi today. With a pitstop at St George to lay in a supply of our favourite port.
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Goondiwindi

Managed a little more exploring this morning before the rain set in 🌧.
Checked out the statues on the road near the airport. These were such fun.
Then around to the border bridge, the tree ofEn savoir plus
Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens

Camping at the Goondiwindi Show Grounds for the next 2 nights. We did plan the free camp by the river just out of town. Unfortunately, there is a heavy rain forecast tonight and tomorrow. With theEn savoir plus
Millmerran

Enjoyed a pre breakfast stroll around town this morning. 8° this morning.
We were snuggle as two peas in a pod last night. There is supposed to be rain coming through tonight.
Wild River Fungi

Hope to find names for all these
Wild River National Park

Blessed with a sunny day. Made the most of it.
Visited Whyte Hills Lookout. Beautiful views. Plus a disturbing, but thoughtful statue inspired by the iconic photo of a Tasmanian Tiger strung up withEn savoir plus
Waratah

Stopped over last night at Burnie on the way through to Waratah. Was blowing a gale. Supposed to drop below 0° tonight. Waratah will be our first van park stop in ages.
What a pretty little town. ItEn savoir plus
Holwell Gorge

Did a nice drive today. Heading back through Beaconsfield to Holwell Gorge. Was a rough walk, but it was worth it. Spotted some great fungi. Feeling very adventurous.
Then, on to Brady's Lookout.En savoir plus
VoyageurThose giant twin ice creams look like a must have 😜