Today we are off up the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula. The morning starts with regular heavy showers. Most uninviting for sightseeing. On my way to the ablutions bright and early I nearly (within several metres) bumped into a full grown Emu wandering around the CP. He was not concerned... And late last evening we were surrounded by Wallabys. Poor low light photo, but note the big mob in the background too.
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| leaving Port Lincoln |
Eventually underway about 0930, still in showers. It is 30km to Port Lincoln and we need fuel. 100L fills us up after 550... km AND our last Woolies Fuel Discount has expired... 28 days.
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| Tumby Bay foreshore |
First detour is Tumby Bay. Nice enough place, small town on the water. Some great old building still well in use - pubs.
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| Port Neill |
Next stop along the coast is Port Neill. A bit off the highway, it is also a pretty and active little town.
Then Cowell, the big smoke and centre of Franklin Bay shire. Lunch by the water.
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| Iron Knob |
Onwards... passing Iron Knob - well the spoils heaps which obscure any mountain which was there... And on to Whyalla where the ore is shipped - and also, some of it actually processed.
There did not seem to be enough smoke from enough stacks... I guess Chinese steel from Aust ore and coal is cheaper. We do our bit and shop in town - at Woolies and spend over $50 for a 10C/L off... a bit late...
We are aiming for a free camp at Lowly Point - or Point Lowly - near Port Bonython (famous SA name!) 35KM past (and off the highway from) Whyalla.
Turns out to be better than described. There are toilets and even a dump point! And plenty of room along the waters edge to park away from the crowds.
We don't need power water or toilets, so park 500m from the main park and 100m from the lighthouse... beautiful. And the lighthouse actually still works. Need to shut a curtain at bed-time!
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| Pacific Gulls on the foreshore |
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| our camp for the night |
Today we are off up the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula. The morning starts with regular heavy showers. Most uninviting for sightseeing. On my way to the ablutions bright and early I nearly (within several metres) bumped into a full grown Emu wandering around the CP. He was not concerned... And late last evening we were surrounded by Wallabys. Poor low light photo, but note the big mob in the background too.
