How cold in Flinders Ranges in July
Submitted: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 20:15
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Member - Russell
Thinking of going there to see the sights, and wondered how cold it gets. Liveable? Cool? Refreshing? Brass Monkey? Frosty? Your collective wisdom appreciated.
Russell SRussell S
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Reply By: Member - Rick - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 21:53
Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 21:53
Russell,
Brass monkeys, even when topped up with port!
There is a website[can't remeber url] that has temperature stats for most towns on it.
I haven't looked at a map for confirmation, but I reckon
Alpana is just south of
Blinman, & Mt Samuel P.A.R. is to the north of the Parachilna to
Blinman Rd.
Best map is the RAA's
Flinders Ranges map. You'll get heaps of other info & ideas from perusing it carefully.
For a top spot to have a rest, call into the
Cradock hotel, south of
Hawker, & tell 'em Rick sent you. Dave & Julie know how to have fun & she does top tucker.
Enjoy.
Rick (S.A.) - ' It is better to travel hopefully than arrive'
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Follow Up By: Member - Russell - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:35
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:35
Thanks. Will take lots of port, and will give Dave & Julie a call.Russell S
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Reply By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 21:56
Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 21:56
Gooday Russell,
Ron and Viv Moon's book The
Flinders Ranges an Adventurer's Guide (available from the
Shop) has fantastic info on the region including av rainfall, temperatures for all the different areas withing the
Flinders Ranges. Great book to buy with lots of track notes, general info, history etc.
I hope to get there in July/August, when exactly are you going in July?Just Do It!
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Follow Up By: Member - Russell - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:37
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:37
Glenn,
We plan to just take two weeks at the beginning of July when the school hols are on. Probably leave 28 Jun and return 13 Jul. Will
check out the book. Thanks.Russell S
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Reply By: Member - Rick - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 22:29
Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 22:29
An excellent other text/reference is published by the Royal Geographical Society of S.A.
It is called: 'Explore the
Flinders Ranges'. It has a very good touring/highways/byways section, with snippets & anecdotes & historical bits throughout. Other sections include flora, geology, towns, etc.
I have both books & I value the RGS book more , but Moonie's book is also quite OK.
A publication called 'Plant Identikit - common plants of the
Flinders Ranges', by Nevill Bonney is a beaut little pocket book. Only costs a few small $'s.
Finally, another good reference, that includes a huge part of l Aussie as
well, is 'Outback - South Australia and Central Australia', published by the touring dept of the RAA of S.A. The author is Stuart Nicol. It's a good read before any planning is finalised
EnjoyRick (S.A.) - ' It is better to travel hopefully than arrive'
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Follow Up By: Member - Russell - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:39
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:39
Any hints on availability of RGS book? Thanks for the other hints.Russell S
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 09:31
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 09:31
Russell,
Great place the Flinders. Could get fairly cool overnite but the days should be OK. Just be carefull if camping that you are not in the riverbed. When it rains it buckets down and almost in minutes you have a raging torrent.
Alpana Station is about 6km south of
Blinman and has very good accomodation Contact
John and Jan Henery phone 86484864.We have so little time to enjoy our land
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Reply By: Member - Willem- Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 13:52
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 13:52
Hi Russel,
I live about 100km south of the Northern Flinders as the flow cries and we had a minus 10 last year. But that wasan extreme event.
On the whole you may experience, from June through to mid August, days of around 15 to 22 and nights around minus 2 to minus 5.
I always think of FNQ at that time of year but never seem to get away.
Warm socks are a must in winter here in the mid south!!!
It is a very refreshing climate however and you should enjoy your visit.
Cheers, Willem
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Follow Up By: Member - Russell - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:41
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:41
Thanks, Willem, am looking forward to it. It's more the kids I've got to think about with the cold. They tend to kick their covers off etc, but the cold might ingrain some new habits. I've also got a nice bed warmer (the lovely wife).Russell S
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Reply By: Member - Rick - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 22:42
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 22:42
Russell,
Regarding availability of the RGS book, a professional bookshop should be able to source it...if they can't, maybe that adjective does not describe them.
You could try the RGSitself - here's the details:
Royal Geographical Society of South Australia
GPO Box 419,
Adelaide SA 5001
Office hours 9.30 to 1.00 pm, Tuesdays
phone 08 8207 7265 fax 08 8207 7247
Email: williams.helen@slsa.sa.gov.au
The applicable url is:
http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/library/collres/rgsa/rgsa.htm
Cheers
Rick (S.A.) - ' It is better to travel hopefully than arrive'
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