Monthly Archives: October 2024

Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 28 October 2024

We are almost home so there won’t be much input but it won’t be long until we have everything serviced and ready to go on our next adventure. Some fascinating history regarding the river trade in decades gone by. The … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 26 October 2024

We enjoy the morning chorus at Nelia Gaari, it’s a slow start, we chat with the owner of the property then make our way north east to Wilcannia. There is plenty of wildlife and flowering shrubs and trees to photograph. … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 25 October 2024

Yesterday we camped on the banks of the Darling River at Pooncarie, we dined at the Telegraph Hotel, with friendly staff and great food. Returning home to the river and a starlit night. In the morning we wander around Pooncarie … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 24 October 2024

Mungo has been a wonderful place to stay at and explore. A place of important geological, historical and cultural values. The night provides an opportunity to capture the Milkyway, Venus and the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. We dine at the Mungo Lodge, … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 23 October 2024

After leaving Punyelroo we travelled along the west bank of the Murray River, stopping at Renmark and continuing along roads less travelled. The mighty Murray River is in full flow with most of the billabongs or adjacent lakes full of … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 22 October 2024

We are back on the road after spending a wonderful time with family. Our time spent in the Adelaide Hills, Strathalbyn, Murraylands, particularly Mannum and Yookamurra have been fun. First camp is on the banks of the Murray River at … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 11 October 2024

Today we visited Louth Bay and Point Boston, the coastline was a mix of limestone and volcanic geology resulting in some beautiful coastline landscapes and fine beaches. Plenty of birds enjoying the morning warmth from vantage points along the shore … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 8 October 2024

We have been touring the historical and geological sites of the Port Lincoln area. It’s an area of beautiful coastal scenery and wildlife. Mill Cottage and the Port Lincoln Railway Museum are worthy of several visits. These two museums are … Continue reading

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 6 October 2024

A heavy fog at Fowlers Bay makes for an interesting photograph of the jetty disappearing into the mist.

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Great Australia Bight – Cliffs, sand, mallee and whales. 5 October 2024

It will be a month long trip before we reach home taking opportunities to view the mallee, cliffs and whales. We make our usual stop at the Head of the Bight and were rewarded with the presence of 3 Mummas … Continue reading

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