Warrina Siding to Marryat Creek Rest Stop 5-7-11 painted desert 4

Warrina Siding to Marryat Creek Rest Stop

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July 5th 2011
We set out for Oodnadatta this morning. Our first stop was the Algebucking Bridge on the Old Ghan Railway line, this would have been a great place to camp overnight if we had known it was here ! We arrived in Oodnadatta in time to have morning tea at the Pink Roadhouse. The coffee and tourist information were great (wouldn't want to live here). After advice from the local we decided to d ... read more

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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