All these places were just overnight stays on our way to Coober Pedy.
Sieda was a typical bushcamp with only a place to park the van, no facilities. On our way to Sieda we passed so many dry lakes, large and small dry creek beds were a common occurrence. We have found out most of SA water is pumped from the Murray River, as a result the drought has had a huge impact here as no rain means no extra water available for the people to use.
Sieda is about 70kms from Wirrulla the last point of contact by mobile, and since Reid was having a little surgery, we hung around Wirrulla for a couple of hours until we got the all clear from Hayley that all went well. What do you do in a tiny town to kill time you go to the pub for a couple of beers.
Everything was fine and hit the road again.
Lake Gairdner National park is home to this lake and when in flood it is considered to be the third largest salt lake in Australia. It is over 160km long and 48km across with salt over 1.2 metres thick in some places, it was part of the inland sea.
On our way to the camp we once again lost our drinking water tank. It had fallen of previously and was reattached by so called professionals. An hour later John had fully removed it as we didn't have the right stuff to fix the problem then and there, and once again it is strapped to the back of the cruiser.
We found the camp and think at some time it may have been part of a property as there were three old water tanks at the entry. Found a good spot with lots of sun for the solar panels to do there thing. No pub here so we had drinks with the boys at the van.
Our last overnighter was Ingomar Rest Area on the Stuart Highway, formally part of the Ingomar Cattle Station. As we have travelled around we often see Emus on the side of the road, usually only two or three, this time we saw a flock of about 25 all running along beside us for a brief time, these are the times that leave you gobsmacked.
This rest area was really well set out with undercover picnic areas, garbage bins and an emergency phone connected directly to the Police should you be in need of help. When we arrived about 1pm there were people and motorbikes, caravans, cars and minibuses everywhere, within an hour and a half we were on our own. This did not last long as we were soon joined by another van and a camper van, and as things happen it wasn't to long before an impromptu happy hour was in full swing. We met fellow travellers Graham and Ruth from Qld, nice couple we got on with them quite well.
Sieda was a typical bushcamp with only a place to park the van, no facilities. On our way to Sieda we passed so many dry lakes, large and small dry creek beds were a common occurrence. We have found out most of SA water is pumped from the Murray River, as a result the drought has had a huge impact here as no rain means no extra water available for the people to use.
Sieda is about 70kms from Wirrulla the last point of contact by mobile, and since Reid was having a little surgery, we hung around Wirrulla for a couple of hours until we got the all clear from Hayley that all went well. What do you do in a tiny town to kill time you go to the pub for a couple of beers.
Everything was fine and hit the road again.
Lake Gairdner National park is home to this lake and when in flood it is considered to be the third largest salt lake in Australia. It is over 160km long and 48km across with salt over 1.2 metres thick in some places, it was part of the inland sea.
On our way to the camp we once again lost our drinking water tank. It had fallen of previously and was reattached by so called professionals. An hour later John had fully removed it as we didn't have the right stuff to fix the problem then and there, and once again it is strapped to the back of the cruiser.
We found the camp and think at some time it may have been part of a property as there were three old water tanks at the entry. Found a good spot with lots of sun for the solar panels to do there thing. No pub here so we had drinks with the boys at the van.
Our last overnighter was Ingomar Rest Area on the Stuart Highway, formally part of the Ingomar Cattle Station. As we have travelled around we often see Emus on the side of the road, usually only two or three, this time we saw a flock of about 25 all running along beside us for a brief time, these are the times that leave you gobsmacked.
This rest area was really well set out with undercover picnic areas, garbage bins and an emergency phone connected directly to the Police should you be in need of help. When we arrived about 1pm there were people and motorbikes, caravans, cars and minibuses everywhere, within an hour and a half we were on our own. This did not last long as we were soon joined by another van and a camper van, and as things happen it wasn't to long before an impromptu happy hour was in full swing. We met fellow travellers Graham and Ruth from Qld, nice couple we got on with them quite well.
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