Port Augusta to Port Lincoln

23/3/2011

Arrived in Port Augusta set up camp in the rain absolutely pouring we thought it was going to flood, but after looking around it was just severe runoff.
Following day we went to the Outback Centre. Watched a good documentary about the Flinders Rangers and beyond.This took three hours it was so interesting. hey showed you the workings of the blasting of the mines and how they retrieved the iron Ore for BHP.

The Beach at Port Agusta [ Fully Aboriginal Town] small, red dirt everywhere

not to our liking but the view is to die for

After leaving the Outback Centre we went out of town to follow the Shack Road. Out on this road there are glamour shacks looking over the ocean. We travelled for twenty km to the end of the road. They are so isolated that there isn't any services at all or town water etc. The road was 200to 300 mtrs from the shacks and they were distinguished with names such as the purple house,Swamp Pigs and muddy flats. There was only a track with red mud to drive on or should l say mud slide or bog in on to get to their properties. The view was worth it but it is not our cup of tea.

everywhere red clay
Left Port Augusta for Whyalla then Port Lincoln . Whyalla is on the western side of Spencers Gulf.
BHP steelworks dominate the City of 22,000. Looking across the for shore of the Spencer Gulf and the views of the Flinders Rangers.
Originally named Hummock Hill  in later re-named in 1914  Whyalla famous for it's Ore from the middle back rangers.
The waters off Whyalla are the home of the cuttlefish and between May and August you can see them breeding. Great fishing area for large Snapper.Third Largest City in South Australia. WHYALLA.


Next little town Cowell we are following the Spencer Gulf now and although it is raining you can still get a great view.

Franklin Harbour Cowell is very disappointing there is nothing only dust and a few old buildings. Great for fishing and you have to pay for the boat ramp and parking. Out in the middle of nowhere you have to pay!  There is a car ferry that comes in from Lucky Bay to York Peninsula. John had his first taste of seafood......Prawn Hamburger.


ARNO BAY  -   Low lying bay area practically sitting on water. Dot on map.1 out of 10 give it a 3


TUMBY BAY  -  Right smack bang on the ocean beautiful land right along coast. Beautiful country. Sheltered village verandas all round. Fabulous. n the water front. Tumby Bay Caravan park Great. Lovely Old Australian homes


Since leaving Port Augusta the scenery has been just wonderful. The rolling hills and green farms or land and can't forget the ocean views, picture perfect.

Onward we go


Port Lincoln Seafood Capitol of Australia.
Wish you were here.



Port Lincoln coast has the largest fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere. Port Lincoln is also well known for the WHITE POINTER SHARK, Sea lions Tuna and more.


Port Lincoln  -  The bay is three [3] times larger than Sydney Harbour.


We are enjoying our travels and we are happy to bring you along. love from sandy and john xxx