Monthly Archives: September 2023

High Country, ranges, hills and desert 23 Sept 2023

Posted on September 24, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

On our way back we spent sometime at Charlotte Plains, a working sheep and cattle property just east of Cunnamulla. There is plenty of places to camp and you can take advantage of the hot bore water. It is diverted … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 21 Sept 2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We continue north travelling along the Strzelecki track through gibber country and white and red coloured deserts. Camp tonight is at Innamincka on the banks of the Cooper Creek. We have dinner at the hotel, always a good choice. There … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 19 Sept 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

A strong wind has continued, making for a cooler night, this is a treat given the temps have reached mid 30s°C over the last few days. We venture off to explore Brachina Gorge, Glass Gorge and Parachilna Gorge. There is … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 18 Sept 2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We have left the Bendleby Ranges travelling south to the ruins of Johnburgh, a small town now reduced to two people. Some beautiful stone work but now chiefly a relic of a time where people tried to farm beyond the … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 15 Sept 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We have left Greenock, travelling north to the Bendleby Ranges. A privately owned sheep station that allows camping and the use of the 4WD tracks that traverse these rugged hills. We resupplied at Clare, a busy and friendly regional centre … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 14 Sept 2023

Posted on September 14, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We have left Goolwa after enjoying a colourful sunrise and more wildlife. We farewelled family then made our way up to Greenock in the Barossa wine growing area for a few days. We have enjoyed the fruits and produce of … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 11 Sept 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We are still catching up with family in South Australia, but for the next couple of days we are staying on a circa 1902 paddle steamer built at Morgan on the Murray River and now moored in the reed meadows … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 8 Sept 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

It rained and hailed over night and there is an approaching severe weather warning for a system passing through southern Australia there is snow expected in the high country and strong winds for much of the south. We head off … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 3 Sep 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

Morning temperature reached 1.5°C but the local birdlife didn’t seem to mind. We take a detour out to Harrison’s Cut , a beautiful waterfall / slice created during the mining era. The water is cold, running crystal clear, and theremust … Continue reading →

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High Country, ranges, hills and desert 2 Sep 2023

Posted on September 3, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We waited to the sun to thaw us and then drove to the lookout over Victoria Falls, a narrow track, easy to drive but you must make allowance for any vehicle coming the other way, the drop off in places … Continue reading →

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