Monthly Archives: September 2018

Days 10 and 11 Burra to Clare 11 & 12 Sept 2018

Tuesday 11th Sept 2018.   Burra to Clare. This morning we packed up the van and got away around 10am. We headed to Clare, about 43km away, or a bit over 30mins. Rather than head straight there and get to … Continue reading

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Day 9 Burra SA – The Key to the City. 10 Sept 2018

Today we continued our exploration of Burra. With our Passport Key in hand we headed out to discover the hidden treasures of Burra. Burra and copper mining cannot be separated, it was the discovery of copper in 1845, that saw … Continue reading

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Day 8 Alpana Station to Burra 337km 9 September 2018

We woke up to 2C this morning, bit chilly.  We were packed up and on the road before 8am There were a lot of Kangaroos between Alpana & Hawker and a few Emus, lots of road kill, none by us … Continue reading

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Day 6 & 7 Rawnsley Park Station to Alpana Station 7 & 8 September 2018

We had an amazing couple of Days at Alpana Station in the Flinders Ranges Day 6 Rawnsley Park Station to Alpana Station 7th September 70 Km Another cold morning 4C. Left around 10am.  Not long into the journey we came … Continue reading

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Day 5 Rawnsley Park Station 6th September 2018

Was warmer overnight 8C ? we were down at the laundry at 7am this morning, had washing on the line by 8am and were out on a walk to Clem’s Corner by 9.30am.  I have no idea who Clem is … Continue reading

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Day 4 Rawnsley Park Station / Hawker. 70km return. 5 September 2018

We decided on an easy day today, yes this #retiredlyf takes it out of you. After an enthralling morning that included, Number of Views :3940

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Day 3 Rawnsley Park Station 4th September 2018

We had the best day. ? Woke around 5am after an early night, was 4C, much warmer than the night before.  ?? I got up and put on the aircon and got back into bed until 6am.  Just before 7am … Continue reading

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Day 1& 2 Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station via Gawler. Sunday 2nd September and Monday the 3rd, 2018. 430km

Yes, I know!   Another adventure awaits ?  Sunday 2nd Sept 2018 Yesterday we went down to pick up the caravan, then we visited dad and mum. We wished dad a happy Father’s Day, it was lovely to see them … Continue reading

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