The last few days have been spent exploring the Ikara Flinders Ranges in completely different ways. First day we took a self guided 4wd drive on the Arkepena track. I did some of the Awd section, some of which was challengng and then Kath took us up and the down some challenging 4wd tracks. It was a heart rate pumping trip in parts but lots of fun and great vistas. Second day we went to Wilpena Pound and took a 2 hour walking trail to emerse in the landscape. We then had some lunch and stocked up at the shop before heading back to camp to wash clothes. We then did a sunset shoot from a nearby lookout. A few other photographers had the same idea as well as a rogue bee who got entangled in my hair and gave me a right old sting on the neck. I already have a swollen eye so the icepacks and cold flannel are getting a workout at the moment.
Out third day based here we decided to try a 4wd track which lead down to Lake Torrens. It was a great mixture of track surfaces including some sand and took us to the ancient Lake Torrens with the Pernatty Hills in the background. On way there was lots to see using the excellent self guided instructions from the Merna Mora tours. We had kangaroos in large groups jumping alongside us or crossing the road and jumping fences. Quite an experience. There were also emu, cows, horses and sheep on route.
And finally just back with some phone reception after spending 2 nights bush camping at Alpana homestead “Bills paddock”. Many highlights including viewing a number of gorges and a 4wd to Hannigans Gap, first bush shower, toasting marshmallows over an open fire, shooting the night sky and quondong pie at the Blinman local store. The landscapes and vista have been so diverse and beautiful!
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Sounds amazing! x
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