Tag: SA

Day 140 – Hello Victoria, Good-Bye South Australia (and the Mega Parmi)

We managed to book our ferry ticket to Tasmania, and that in itself was a mini novella, filled with loads of drama, highs and devastating lows. Firstly, we…

Day 139 – Adelaide Hills (Hahndorf)

We started the day with a breakfast at Orange Spot Bakery in Glenelg, which won the illustrious title of ‘Best Pastie in Australia’ award. Oh, and it’s pronounced…

Day 138 – (r)Adelaide

Another glorious view from our bedroom window – this morning was the rolling hills of wheat. We rolled along to the nearest town (Orooroo – which I think…

Day 137 – Oodnadatta Track (Day 2) and Flinders Ranges

I bemoaned yesterday about not always waking in beautiful locations. I cannot say that again today. Walking around just after sunrise gave me an incredible sense of freedom….

Day 136 – Oodnadatta Track (Day 1)

Some times the old saying, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey” makes sense. Today was one of those days – if I were to recommend…

Day 135 – Moonscapes of Northern South Australia

Since we didn’t quite make it all the way to Coober Pedy last night (would have been a rather hefty drive from Port Lincoln), we didn’t roll in…

Day 134 – East Eyre Peninsula to Coober Pedy

It’s amazing how well you can sleep when you’re tired enough! Best night sleep I’ve had in a while. We’ve started getting in to a routine recently of…

Day 133 – Cage Diving with Great White Sharks

We’d survived the night in the muddy, mosquito infested car park without being woken by police/rangers. Even though I was totally destroyed by mosquitos while cooking instant noodles…

Day 132 – Western Eyre Peninsula

On the way out of Streaky Bay towards Murphys Haystacks, we saw a signpost for Point Labatt Sea-Lion Colony. We didn’t have a lot of driving to cover…

Day 131 – Great Australian Bight

The wind picked up during the evening, and by 4AM, it was absolutely howling, shaking the car with each gust. We arrived in the dark last night, but…