DAY 12 WILPENA-ARKAROOLA

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June 20th 2022
As promised, it was an early departure. Headed to the Arkaroola dirt turn-off just before Blinman and headed out on the 60 odd kms for Chambers Gorge. The dirt road throughout the day was reasonably smooth, windy and with many dips, but extremely enjoyable to drive. We encountered many wild goats, emus, birdlife, sheep and station homesteads. Mount Chambers or Wadna Yaldha dominated the landsca ... read more

Oceania » Australia » South Australia » Flinders Ranges

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more