Gawler Ranges and Eyre Peninsula

Submitted: Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 20:18

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paj

Just got back from a wander around the Eyre Peninsula and Gawler Ranges. Thanks to all those who gave advice in response to my post 16575 about places to see. (You were right about the flies too - Head nets were a must!) Our Canadian friends enjoyed the trip, especially the ranges, granite outcrops near Wudinna and the cliffs on the Nullarbor.

They also liked Walers Way near Port Lincoln - scenery just as good as the Great Ocean Road (they have seen both) and it's in South Aus.

Bit of an expensive trip:

Truck throws rock, small star fracture in windscreen - thats OK, I'll get it patched back in Adelaide.

Road train roars past, buffeting 4by, crack runs from star 2 feet across screen, fortunately clear of the driver's side.

I liked the petrol prices at Nullarbour - $1.48 per litre - 42 cents more than in Ceduna 300 kms the the East!

Cheers

Paj

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Reply By: Patrolman Pat - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 21:44

Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 21:44

Glad you had a good trip Paj. We also enjoyed Whalers Way, I reckon it was one of the highlights of our trip to Eyre peninsula.

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Reply By: Lone Wolf - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 22:40

Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 22:40

Paj, I learnt something the other day.

Friend of mine also with a paj, copped a rock on the windscreen. The crack started on the passenger side, and was slowly heading towards the driver side.

He got out and literally pushed on the glass and steered the crack down towards the bonnet!

He is a full time Fire Fighter, and was aware that this could be done.

Cheers

Wolfie

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Reply By: Dave ....Adelaide - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 22:57

Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 22:57

hey paj
glad you enjoyed whalers way....just thought id let you and anyone else who is interested know that i live in port lincoln now , if ever anyone is heading this way and want to know more about the place just send me an email.....i will gladly help out if i can ........cheers ...dave

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Follow Up By: chappobriz - Saturday, Nov 27, 2004 at 02:26

Saturday, Nov 27, 2004 at 02:26

Dave,I am travelling that way in Jan/Feb. Would love to know great things to see. We have a farm we can be based at near Cleve, 2 kids (3 and 1/2 and 10 weeks) so would be interested in day trips and longer fromthere?

Chappo

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Follow Up By: Dave ....Adelaide - Sunday, Nov 28, 2004 at 00:08

Sunday, Nov 28, 2004 at 00:08

Hey chappo
Will gladly help you out with places to see and things to do when you get here.....my email is borgy052002@hotmail.com keep in touch, if you send me an email when your ready i'll give you a contact No.
Cheers ....Dave

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