We briefly visit the Little Dip Conservation Park to check out some of the campsites and 4WD tracks across the dunes. Lots more to see but another time as, for Liam, catching the trophy fish has replaced finding the priceless opal.
We try the lake again then the jetty. Liam caught his first fish within minutes then lots more. Little luderick and even a small whiting. All went back but great fun in any case.
Home via Mt Gambier tomorrow.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday 30 September
The only thing I didn’t pack (a last minute decision) was a fishing rod so we bought a couple of hand lines that ended up working very well on the second day. We tried the jetty, the lake and the boat harbour but with only a few bites. We decide to stay Thursday night as well.
Tuesday 29 September
We decide on a seachange – and head for Robe (after breakfast at Maccas of course). The GPS guides us through Adelaide, Murray Bridge and into Robe via the Coorong. The lady in the Information Centre is very helpful and we lash out on a nice motel room overlooking the lake for a couple of nights.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday 28 September
Need to decide where we head now. The original plan (as vague as it was) had us in Coober Pedy a couple of days later so we were heading home from here but the combination of dust storms and simply that the places we went didn’t need more than a night means that we have a week left. We take the Stuart Highway south.
Lake Hart is the highlight of the day. A vast salt lake separated from the rest area on the highway by the new Ghan railway line. We crossed the track and walked gingerly onto the salt. We then jumped as hard as we could. Absolutely solid. I had been disappointed that we couldn’t get to Lake Eyre South and didn’t make the effort to go out to Lake Eyre North. The experience on Lake Hart made up for this entirely. We took some salt to use at home.
We diverted back into Woomera to say hello to the cocky in Breen Park and to have lunch. Well watered lush lawn was a nice change (from where we had been and Yarraville).
A plan was hatched that seeing as we were heading past the Spencer Gulf, surely there must be some fishing charter we could hop onto and fill out the couple of extra days. We ended the day in Port Pirie after having tried Port August and Port Germein. No fishing charters to be had. At least we got into a motel in time for Top Gear. The tent is again spending the night in the car.
Lake Hart is the highlight of the day. A vast salt lake separated from the rest area on the highway by the new Ghan railway line. We crossed the track and walked gingerly onto the salt. We then jumped as hard as we could. Absolutely solid. I had been disappointed that we couldn’t get to Lake Eyre South and didn’t make the effort to go out to Lake Eyre North. The experience on Lake Hart made up for this entirely. We took some salt to use at home.
We diverted back into Woomera to say hello to the cocky in Breen Park and to have lunch. Well watered lush lawn was a nice change (from where we had been and Yarraville).
A plan was hatched that seeing as we were heading past the Spencer Gulf, surely there must be some fishing charter we could hop onto and fill out the couple of extra days. We ended the day in Port Pirie after having tried Port August and Port Germein. No fishing charters to be had. At least we got into a motel in time for Top Gear. The tent is again spending the night in the car.
Sunday 27 September
More noodling alternating between the Old Timers Mine in town (after another interesting mine tour), Tom’s and the public area.
A bottle of raspberry lemonade, Casino Royale on telly – does it get any better? (a nice chunk of opal probably would have made it better but we took what we could get).
A bottle of raspberry lemonade, Casino Royale on telly – does it get any better? (a nice chunk of opal probably would have made it better but we took what we could get).
Saturday 26 September
Liam stayed in bed while I drove back to the hills. The colours and contours changed as the sun rose but again the haze reduced the effect. Worth coming back for in a season other than Spring.
The Arkaringa “cabins” are mine Dongas which was lucky as I only had to reach up a bit to pull the smoke alarm off the ceiling after the burning toast set it off. There really wasn’t anywhere else out of the wind to set the stove up so I had to bring it inside (Liam was only a little bit embarrassed).
An uneventful drive to Mt Barry Station then onto the Oodnadatta – Coober Pedy Road. This took us through the Moon Plain that is dry, dusty and lifeless. The gibber plain before it could have been calls the Mars Plain – red, rocky, dry and lifeless. After a quick diversion through the Breakaways (another multicoloured set of hills) we came into Coober Pedy.
Every opal field we’ve been to has been so different. White Cliffs remains our favourite. Smaller, more “personal” with shafts and small but extensive diggings. Andamooka and Stuart Creek were “crude” – huge holes scraped with a bulldozer and spread over a much larger area (although Stuart Creek was barely visible because of the dust storm). Coober Pedy wasn’t at all romantic. An enormous field (well over 4000 square kilometres) with warning signs everywhere that if you didn’t have a claim you had no reason to be there. Far too professional for us!
The person in the Information Centre was very helpful (the best of the trip) and gave us a map with the public noodling area highlighted as well as a pointer to a suitable underground motel. We got the last room.
Unlike the room we had at White Cliffs last year which was a cosy cave, this was a 3 bedroom apartment. Although it was carved into the side of a hill, it was so big that it didn’t feel any different to a normal motel. We had two double and four single beds to choose from.
The moment had finally arrived when Liam could hit the mullock heaps. Again, the White Cliffs experience had set a high level of expectation. Unfortunately, the public noodling area didn’t make the grade. We found a few small slivers, a few better pieces in the car park gravel but not much to get excited about.
The manager of the motel had said that some guest had luck in the noodling area of Tom’s Working Opal Mine on the Stuart Highway so that’s where we headed next. Liam had found his first bit of colour within minutes than lots more. We did the right thing and paid our money to go on the self guided tour which was interesting. We went back to the noodling immediately after. One of the ladies in the mine shop looked at our collection from Andamooka and Coober Pedy and although she though some of the pieces were nice didn’t think they would pay for the holiday (Liam doesn’t believe her).
The Arkaringa “cabins” are mine Dongas which was lucky as I only had to reach up a bit to pull the smoke alarm off the ceiling after the burning toast set it off. There really wasn’t anywhere else out of the wind to set the stove up so I had to bring it inside (Liam was only a little bit embarrassed).
An uneventful drive to Mt Barry Station then onto the Oodnadatta – Coober Pedy Road. This took us through the Moon Plain that is dry, dusty and lifeless. The gibber plain before it could have been calls the Mars Plain – red, rocky, dry and lifeless. After a quick diversion through the Breakaways (another multicoloured set of hills) we came into Coober Pedy.
Every opal field we’ve been to has been so different. White Cliffs remains our favourite. Smaller, more “personal” with shafts and small but extensive diggings. Andamooka and Stuart Creek were “crude” – huge holes scraped with a bulldozer and spread over a much larger area (although Stuart Creek was barely visible because of the dust storm). Coober Pedy wasn’t at all romantic. An enormous field (well over 4000 square kilometres) with warning signs everywhere that if you didn’t have a claim you had no reason to be there. Far too professional for us!
The person in the Information Centre was very helpful (the best of the trip) and gave us a map with the public noodling area highlighted as well as a pointer to a suitable underground motel. We got the last room.
Unlike the room we had at White Cliffs last year which was a cosy cave, this was a 3 bedroom apartment. Although it was carved into the side of a hill, it was so big that it didn’t feel any different to a normal motel. We had two double and four single beds to choose from.
The moment had finally arrived when Liam could hit the mullock heaps. Again, the White Cliffs experience had set a high level of expectation. Unfortunately, the public noodling area didn’t make the grade. We found a few small slivers, a few better pieces in the car park gravel but not much to get excited about.
The manager of the motel had said that some guest had luck in the noodling area of Tom’s Working Opal Mine on the Stuart Highway so that’s where we headed next. Liam had found his first bit of colour within minutes than lots more. We did the right thing and paid our money to go on the self guided tour which was interesting. We went back to the noodling immediately after. One of the ladies in the mine shop looked at our collection from Andamooka and Coober Pedy and although she though some of the pieces were nice didn’t think they would pay for the holiday (Liam doesn’t believe her).
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday 25 September
The wind came back up at 3am and we were on the go by 5:30. No yabbies overnight but lots of weed. On the road by 7:30 heading into Oodnadatta.
The scenery keeps changing every few kilometres from dry lake beds to gibber to red sand hills. Quite a bit of water over the road coming into Oodnadatta. At least some of the red mud’s gone.
Oodnadatta……..not the most picturesque location. The Pink Roadhouse is, indeed, PINK. Inside is much nicer than the outside and they have LOLLIES:) We bought something PINK for Sasha. Had morning tea, topped up with diesel, quick tour of town then back on the road to the Painted Desert and Arkaringa Homestead. Again quite a few patches of water and even a creek crossing or two.
The Pained Desert is spectacular (although Liam’s a bit over looking at scenery and just wants to get to Coober Pedy to find the next priceless opal and stay in an underground motel).
We decide to stay in one of the cabins at Arkaringa because the wind hasn’t eased at all. No dust storms at least. We’re greeted by two kelpie-dingo cross puppies that were so soft and playful and reeeely wanted Liam to take them home but what would Henry say….)
Bit of reading, a few games, a walk to the dry creek and a slideshow of card houses and a Tech Deck and the day passes. Back to the Painted Desert an hour before sunset.
WOW!!!!! We walked to the top of the Arkaringa Hills – the view is stunning. The wind was blasting but the view was seemed to make it disappear. Drove back to the western side to catch the setting sun but it had already dropped and with the amount of dust in the air the colours were muted.
Up early tomorrow to catch the sunrise on the eastern side of the hills.
The scenery keeps changing every few kilometres from dry lake beds to gibber to red sand hills. Quite a bit of water over the road coming into Oodnadatta. At least some of the red mud’s gone.
Oodnadatta……..not the most picturesque location. The Pink Roadhouse is, indeed, PINK. Inside is much nicer than the outside and they have LOLLIES:) We bought something PINK for Sasha. Had morning tea, topped up with diesel, quick tour of town then back on the road to the Painted Desert and Arkaringa Homestead. Again quite a few patches of water and even a creek crossing or two.
The Pained Desert is spectacular (although Liam’s a bit over looking at scenery and just wants to get to Coober Pedy to find the next priceless opal and stay in an underground motel).
We decide to stay in one of the cabins at Arkaringa because the wind hasn’t eased at all. No dust storms at least. We’re greeted by two kelpie-dingo cross puppies that were so soft and playful and reeeely wanted Liam to take them home but what would Henry say….)
Bit of reading, a few games, a walk to the dry creek and a slideshow of card houses and a Tech Deck and the day passes. Back to the Painted Desert an hour before sunset.
WOW!!!!! We walked to the top of the Arkaringa Hills – the view is stunning. The wind was blasting but the view was seemed to make it disappear. Drove back to the western side to catch the setting sun but it had already dropped and with the amount of dust in the air the colours were muted.
Up early tomorrow to catch the sunrise on the eastern side of the hills.
Thursday 24 September
An early start – pack up and into the spa again. After convincing Liam to get out we set off for William Creek. A few stops along the way including Beresford siding (big dam and nice camp sites and lots of bones), and various other Ghan ruins.
William Creek was bustling. Quite a few people from Coward Springs with most heading across to Coober Pedy. The inside of the pub is covered in all sorts of stuff. Made a donation to the RFDS and took some photos. Liam had two icecreams.
Chatted with Ian and family (on ExplorOz) about possibly going to Haligan Bay but decided it was too hard. They headed over to Coober Pedy and we kept going north (via the rubbish dump).
Along the way we detoured via a 4WD PAR to Old Peake Telegraph Station. This was worth a look. The operators and pastoralists did it hard. Lunch in the shade of a tree then through to Algebukina Bridge.
An impressive piece of engineering. A look around, some photos then across the Oodnadatta Track into the northern most part of the Kidman Peake Station. Camped right on the waterhole.
No luck with yabbying although lots of shrimp that are almost worth eating. Leaving the net in overnight.
A campfire using Ghan sleepers and a beautiful sunset over the water. Such a change from earlier in the week.
William Creek was bustling. Quite a few people from Coward Springs with most heading across to Coober Pedy. The inside of the pub is covered in all sorts of stuff. Made a donation to the RFDS and took some photos. Liam had two icecreams.
Chatted with Ian and family (on ExplorOz) about possibly going to Haligan Bay but decided it was too hard. They headed over to Coober Pedy and we kept going north (via the rubbish dump).
Along the way we detoured via a 4WD PAR to Old Peake Telegraph Station. This was worth a look. The operators and pastoralists did it hard. Lunch in the shade of a tree then through to Algebukina Bridge.
An impressive piece of engineering. A look around, some photos then across the Oodnadatta Track into the northern most part of the Kidman Peake Station. Camped right on the waterhole.
No luck with yabbying although lots of shrimp that are almost worth eating. Leaving the net in overnight.
A campfire using Ghan sleepers and a beautiful sunset over the water. Such a change from earlier in the week.
Wednesday 23 September
A beautiful, still morning.
The absolute highlight – a 29 degree hot artesian spa. After a hour we came out waterlogged but very happy. So good to get the dust out of everything.
We went for a walk along the old Ghan track, collected a dog spike as a souvenir and patted the camels.
The weather was lovely. Not a breeze and 24 degrees.
We drove the 6kms back to the Mound Springs. There was a bearded dragon in the middle of the road so we did a Uy. Liam patted its tail then gave it a push to get it off the road. It also did a four foot drift as it scuttled under a bush.
The Mound Springs are amazing. Water coming up out of the Great Artesian Basin over thousands of years has formed small hills with an oasis developing wherever the water flows. Fish, snails, algae and isopods everywhere. We spent a couple of hours looking around.
Back to Coward Springs and another hour in the spa for Liam.
A roast chicken in the Cobb. A few hands of snap and bed.
The absolute highlight – a 29 degree hot artesian spa. After a hour we came out waterlogged but very happy. So good to get the dust out of everything.
We went for a walk along the old Ghan track, collected a dog spike as a souvenir and patted the camels.
The weather was lovely. Not a breeze and 24 degrees.
We drove the 6kms back to the Mound Springs. There was a bearded dragon in the middle of the road so we did a Uy. Liam patted its tail then gave it a push to get it off the road. It also did a four foot drift as it scuttled under a bush.
The Mound Springs are amazing. Water coming up out of the Great Artesian Basin over thousands of years has formed small hills with an oasis developing wherever the water flows. Fish, snails, algae and isopods everywhere. We spent a couple of hours looking around.
Back to Coward Springs and another hour in the spa for Liam.
A roast chicken in the Cobb. A few hands of snap and bed.
Tuesday 22 September
The weather had settled down so we decided to set out for Stuart Creek again. A slight hiccup first though. The second battery that runs the fridge had finally died. The Roxby Downs AutoPro came to the rescue – An Exide Extreme in the right size, terminals in the right places and a good price. Liam enjoyed an extra hour of morning TV as I put the new battery in.
By the time we got back to Andamooka, the wind has picked up. A quick noodle, into the car and onto the Farina track that goes through Mulgaria Station via Stuart Creek.
Half an hour in we couldn’t see the bonnet because of the massive dust storm. Luckily the GPS (Garmin 760 running ShonkyMaps) had enough detail that we could follow the track through dunes and claypans.
Stuart Creek wasn’t what we expected – not a little old abandoned opal field but instead a collection of massive mullock heaps dug by bulldozers and excavators. We tried to get out but the wind stopped us. The car was covered in dust and mud – Liam’s window was completed covered.
We didn’t hang around. The track to join up to the Borefield Road was even less obvious. Again took a punt on the GPS and got some reassurance from having the Satphone at hand. At one intersection there was a tiny sign that said No Public Access but we had asked at the Andamooka Post Office where the lady sort of said it was ok. Not only was it a dust storm but it had rained a few days back. Dad did a four wheel drift :) (Liam’s highlight for the day). We finally found the dingo fence, figured out which gate to go through and eventually came out onto the Borefield Road. A relief.
The dust storm hadn’t got any better. We couldn’t see Lake Eyre South from either lookout, Curdimurka Siding was a set of photos out of the window.
At this stage a cabin at William Creek was looking to be the safest bet but I vaguely recalled that Coward Springs had cabins. Turns out that they do have a cabin – the restored engine driver’s cottage from Ghan days but not for accommodation. At the last minute before we were going to call William Creek, Liam found a sheltered campsite. We pitched the tent, the wind dropped, ate spag bog and went to bed.
By the time we got back to Andamooka, the wind has picked up. A quick noodle, into the car and onto the Farina track that goes through Mulgaria Station via Stuart Creek.
Half an hour in we couldn’t see the bonnet because of the massive dust storm. Luckily the GPS (Garmin 760 running ShonkyMaps) had enough detail that we could follow the track through dunes and claypans.
Stuart Creek wasn’t what we expected – not a little old abandoned opal field but instead a collection of massive mullock heaps dug by bulldozers and excavators. We tried to get out but the wind stopped us. The car was covered in dust and mud – Liam’s window was completed covered.
We didn’t hang around. The track to join up to the Borefield Road was even less obvious. Again took a punt on the GPS and got some reassurance from having the Satphone at hand. At one intersection there was a tiny sign that said No Public Access but we had asked at the Andamooka Post Office where the lady sort of said it was ok. Not only was it a dust storm but it had rained a few days back. Dad did a four wheel drift :) (Liam’s highlight for the day). We finally found the dingo fence, figured out which gate to go through and eventually came out onto the Borefield Road. A relief.
The dust storm hadn’t got any better. We couldn’t see Lake Eyre South from either lookout, Curdimurka Siding was a set of photos out of the window.
At this stage a cabin at William Creek was looking to be the safest bet but I vaguely recalled that Coward Springs had cabins. Turns out that they do have a cabin – the restored engine driver’s cottage from Ghan days but not for accommodation. At the last minute before we were going to call William Creek, Liam found a sheltered campsite. We pitched the tent, the wind dropped, ate spag bog and went to bed.
Monday 21 September
Woke up to a beautiful morning, quick brekky and then into the huge mullock heaps noodling. Unlike White Cliffs, they mine in Andamooka with a bulldozer! They dig huge trenches as long as four buses and very deep. We founds lots of gypsum again but no opals. A few drops of rain for 10 seconds.
We went back to the campsite to pack up and the wind had started. The toilet tent had blown down as had the table and chairs. Quick pack up then to the public noodling next to the playground.
Liam found his first opal within 30 seconds and then lots more. By this stage the wind was really bad but Liam persevered and found some more very nice opals.
There weren’t too many places to eat indoors and the Mobil servo didn’t start serving lunch until 12. The huuuuge man inside was pretty sure the weather was going to get worse and he was right :(
A retreat to Roxby Downs was looking good. We rang the motel and they had rooms ($140:() but its was much better than the Andamooka Hotel at $90 for a tin shed.
The sand was blowing across the road as we drove back.
The motel had a flat screen tv :) and a great shower to get rid of the dust so all was well with the world again.
Lunch at the pub was ordinary, the library was good (Adrian) ok (Liam) so back to the motel. The wind continued to get worse and it was a full-on dust storm.
Chinese for dinner; Top Gear on the tv and an early night.
We went back to the campsite to pack up and the wind had started. The toilet tent had blown down as had the table and chairs. Quick pack up then to the public noodling next to the playground.
Liam found his first opal within 30 seconds and then lots more. By this stage the wind was really bad but Liam persevered and found some more very nice opals.
There weren’t too many places to eat indoors and the Mobil servo didn’t start serving lunch until 12. The huuuuge man inside was pretty sure the weather was going to get worse and he was right :(
A retreat to Roxby Downs was looking good. We rang the motel and they had rooms ($140:() but its was much better than the Andamooka Hotel at $90 for a tin shed.
The sand was blowing across the road as we drove back.
The motel had a flat screen tv :) and a great shower to get rid of the dust so all was well with the world again.
Lunch at the pub was ordinary, the library was good (Adrian) ok (Liam) so back to the motel. The wind continued to get worse and it was a full-on dust storm.
Chinese for dinner; Top Gear on the tv and an early night.
Monday 21 September
Woke up to a beautiful morning, quick brekky and then into the huge mullock heaps noodling. Unlike White Cliffs, they mine in Andamooka with a bulldozer! They did huge trenches as long as four buses and very deep. We founds lots of gypsum again but no opals. A few drops of rain for 10 seconds.
We went back to the campsite to pack up and the wind had started. The toilet tent had blown down as had the table and chairs. Quick pack up then to the public noodling next to the playground.
Liam found his first opal within 30 seconds and then lots more J By this stage the wind was really bad but Liam persevered and found some more very nice opals.
There weren’t too many places to eat indoors and the Mobil servo didn’t start serving lunch until 12. The huuuuge man inside was pretty sure the weather was going to get worse and he was right:(
A retreat to Roxby Downs was looking good. We rang the motel and they had rooms ($140:() but its was much better than the Andamooka Hotel at $90 for a tin shed.
The sand was blowing across the road as we drove back.
The motel had a flat screen tv :) and a great shower to get rid of the dust so all was well with the world again.
Lunch at the pub was ordinary, the library was good (Adrian) ok (Liam) so back to the motel. The wind continued to get worse and it was a full-on dust storm.
Chinese for dinner; Top Gear on the tv and an early night.
We went back to the campsite to pack up and the wind had started. The toilet tent had blown down as had the table and chairs. Quick pack up then to the public noodling next to the playground.
Liam found his first opal within 30 seconds and then lots more J By this stage the wind was really bad but Liam persevered and found some more very nice opals.
There weren’t too many places to eat indoors and the Mobil servo didn’t start serving lunch until 12. The huuuuge man inside was pretty sure the weather was going to get worse and he was right:(
A retreat to Roxby Downs was looking good. We rang the motel and they had rooms ($140:() but its was much better than the Andamooka Hotel at $90 for a tin shed.
The sand was blowing across the road as we drove back.
The motel had a flat screen tv :) and a great shower to get rid of the dust so all was well with the world again.
Lunch at the pub was ordinary, the library was good (Adrian) ok (Liam) so back to the motel. The wind continued to get worse and it was a full-on dust storm.
Chinese for dinner; Top Gear on the tv and an early night.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday 20 September
Beds were great at the Royal Hotel.
Set out at 8:15am and drove to Port Augusta for breakfast at Hungry Jacks.
Stopped at the Arid Lands Botanical Gardens lookout but not much to see (Liam says “it sucks”)
Woomera is very cool but Liam wishes that he could launch one of the many rockets or fly in a plane. We went to the museum and the Rocket display. Lunch was at Breen Park where they had lots of birds including a cocky who said hello and a peacock with a 2m tail.
Roxby Downs was dull. The Olympic Dam tour was booked out so we got fuel and kept going to Andamooka.
Andamooka is certainly different to Roxby Downs!! Nothing planned here!! Just sort of happened I guess.
Set out at 8:15am and drove to Port Augusta for breakfast at Hungry Jacks.
Stopped at the Arid Lands Botanical Gardens lookout but not much to see (Liam says “it sucks”)
Woomera is very cool but Liam wishes that he could launch one of the many rockets or fly in a plane. We went to the museum and the Rocket display. Lunch was at Breen Park where they had lots of birds including a cocky who said hello and a peacock with a 2m tail.
Roxby Downs was dull. The Olympic Dam tour was booked out so we got fuel and kept going to Andamooka.
Andamooka is certainly different to Roxby Downs!! Nothing planned here!! Just sort of happened I guess.
The lady in the Post Office (which doubles as an Information Centre) was sort of useful. She suggested that we could noodle for opals near a creek and camp in the dunes but when we drove to where she suggested it wasn’t nice. We checked out the other campground that was the car park to the playground. It was terrible!! We decided to drive further along the track going to Stuarts Creek to see if there were any good spots to camp and noodle. We took the track to the airstrip and came across some great mullock heaps (no opals though) and some nice camping spots amongst the dunes. Probably where the Post Office lady suggested but we didn’t go far enough the first time.
Camping with a fire and with Butter Chicken & Peas Paneer for dinner is very good. A few drops of rain, a purple sunset and a bit windy but a great way to finish the day. NextG coverage is excellent amongst the dunes so an on-location blog post!
Saturday 19 September
Left home 8:30am
Heavy rain around Ballarat (11C and driving rain)
Stopped in Ararat for Maccas and final shop
Next stop Pink Lakes
Liam says “It’s PINK!”
Saw the Overland at Kiata then Bordertown
Straight thru to Fullarton Rd Adelaide for fuel and onto Crystal Brook – arrived 7:40pm local time
Only accommodation is 2 pubs and a caravan park
Stayed at the Royal Hotel ($40) and had dinner in the restaurant. Good food. Bit of noise from next door.
Heavy rain around Ballarat (11C and driving rain)
Stopped in Ararat for Maccas and final shop
Next stop Pink Lakes
Liam says “It’s PINK!”
Saw the Overland at Kiata then Bordertown
Straight thru to Fullarton Rd Adelaide for fuel and onto Crystal Brook – arrived 7:40pm local time
Only accommodation is 2 pubs and a caravan park
Stayed at the Royal Hotel ($40) and had dinner in the restaurant. Good food. Bit of noise from next door.
The 2009 Trip
The theme for this year's trip was opals, opals, opals (and Lake Eyre because it was on the way to opals).
A very rough itinerary along the lines of Melbourne - Crystal Brook - Woomera - Roxby Downs - Andamooka - Stuart Creek - Coward Springs - Haligan Bay (on Lake Eyre) - Oodnadatta - Painted Desert - Coober Pedy - Melbourne.
A very rough itinerary along the lines of Melbourne - Crystal Brook - Woomera - Roxby Downs - Andamooka - Stuart Creek - Coward Springs - Haligan Bay (on Lake Eyre) - Oodnadatta - Painted Desert - Coober Pedy - Melbourne.
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