Trip 2006

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 13:02

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Al & Mrs Al (Vic)

Hi all, this year's trip has been planned, we're headed to the Flinders Ranges, going up via Murray Bridge, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy and the Painted Desert, Alegaebuckina Waterhole, Coward Springs, Farina Homestead, Arkaroola, Warraweena Station, Rawnsley Park Station, Quorn, Burra, Mildura and home, we're leaving July 29 and will be back at the end of August if anyone is planning on being in the same areas during that time let us know and we might be able to meet up.

5 months and counting .....

cheers

Lyn

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Reply By: Lone Wolf - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 14:44

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 14:44

You have obviously put some serious thought into these destinations, they are ALL good spots to visit.

I have spent a lot of time in Burra, and I can tell you, allow 3 easy days to see some of the history of the place. The caravan park is excellent, or if you wish, there are two bush camping areas a few kilometres outside of town, but I think the caravan park is just fine...

Depending upon your route from MB to PA, may I suggest taking the route which passes through Clare, Yacka, Georgetown, Gladstone, Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Murraytown, Melrose and Wilmington? All stop worthy places.

Cheers

Wolfie

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 14:53

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 14:53

Hi Wolfie

Thanks for your input, Burra unfortunately is just an overnighter this time, but I know I'll be back there, love that area, have done the PA route through Clare to Wilmington before, and will probably go that way again it is such a lovely part SA.

cheers

Lyn

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Follow Up By: Des Lexic - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:08

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:08

Glad to see you bypassing Berri and Peterborough. There are some funny people in those neck of the woods.
Have a good trip

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:21

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:21

I think we might stop in Berri to say hi to some funny people....and Peterborough's main attractions will be away at that time :(

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Follow Up By: Willem - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 18:19

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 18:19

Yeah dat Berri place has plurry weird mob livin dere

Main attraction? Hahahahahahahaha

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Follow Up By: Des Lexic - Thursday, Feb 23, 2006 at 17:40

Thursday, Feb 23, 2006 at 17:40

U rite dere brudda

If your the main attraction, I'd hate to see the worst attraction in PB

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Reply By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 16:25

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 16:25

Lyn

A couple of other spots to consider in the Flinders:

Warren Gorge near Quorn is a great free camp spot with water. The campsites in Aroona Valley are great and there is usually water at the spring near the old homestead. We stayed at http://www.angorichinastation.com/index.html
last year for three nights. Did their self drive trip and will definately go back. Nice folk and great camp spot.

Cheers

Peter

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:25

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:25

Thanks Peter, shall check them out.

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Reply By: Member - Toonfish - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:20

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:20

all things goingwell the toonies will be visiting those areas around a similair time .
will keep ya posted
yippee freedom beckons!

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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:26

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:26

Keep me posted Toonie, would be great to catch up

Lyn

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Reply By: Glenn (VIC) - Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:40

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 at 17:40

Hi Lyn,

Sounds like a great trip, too bad I will miss you guys as I will be on my 11 week trip...lol. You will be home and unpacked before I get anywhere near the Flinders.

Enjoy

Glenn

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