Blogs from South Australia, Australia, Oceania - page 219

Introduction This was a drive that we did while we visited Quorn. Ken was keen to try out some Four-wheel driving so we joined him for some rough roads, high excitement and amazing scenery and wild life. You pay some money at the Austral Hotel in the main street of Quorn and access the Arden Hills from within Warren Gorge. A magnificent experience with stunning views to the East and West. Dan says... The drive was beautiful and stomach churning - a strange combination. Everywhere you saw nature, amazing views and lots of wildlife - it was so beautiful that you feel proud having Australian blood in you. It was stomach-churning as it went up and down, side to side and jiggle jiggle. I think I need an alka-selsa. ... read more

Not a walk, but a few pictures to share. Dan turned 10 on the 22nd and we had a Laser skirmish party to celebrate. ... read more

Well, it's been a long couple of days. What with the family from hell and their three little ones who rostered themselves to squeal, cry, demand, fight and run down the aisle throughout the night, it just made me realise how lucky I was. We were at least seated on the other side of the aircraft, and I had kept my earplugs supplied by the Hotel in Heidelberg. In any case I resorted to watching another movie at around 5am. Considering that we left the hotel Saturday morning at 8:45am and finally cleared customs etc at Adelaide on Monday morning about 8:30am, it's been a long time since we saw a bed. However thanks to the facilities they provide at Changi airport, such as the pool and spa on the the 3rd level, as well ... read more

Introduction The hikers ventured to Quorn for some holidays with friends. About 10 minutes out of Quorn is a walking trail that takes you to the top of Dutchman's stern - a rocky hill that affords views to Wilpena Pound in one direction, and Spencer Gulf and Port Augusta in the other. The Information centre in the Main street in Quorn had free walking maps (and lots of not-so-helpful advice). How to get there Quorn is the gateway to the Flinders and is located about 3.5 hours drive North of Adelaide. The route map linked to this blog shows you the way. What happened The 5 of us started out late in the afternoon allowing about 2.5 hours for the walk. The start of the walk was part of the Heysen trail and followed around the ... read more

My 9000km in three weeks Australian road trip with my two friends Anne and Alex has begun! Melbourne (Victoria state) to Adelaide, through the outback to Cooper Pedy (both in South Australia), to Uluru, The Olgas, Alice Springs, up to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Darwin (all Northern Territory) then down the West Coast passing Broome, Shark Bay, Ningaloo Reef (equal or better to Great Barrier Reef), down to Perth....so passing through 4 states, diverse territories and varied climates....yes, all in 21 days...! On Thursday 5th I left sunny, hot Brisbane (with a hideous post-Fraser Island camping cold) to fly to very cold and wet Melbourne. It has been great to catch up with Anne and Alex; not only to spend time with close friends but also to start a whole new phase ... read more