1ST APRIL-5TH APRIL (EASTER)

PT. AUGUSTA
Thursday morning and by 8.50a.m. we were on the road from Broken Hill to Pt. Augusta. Leaving NSW. and 43k to the SA border along the Barrier H’Way. Once over the border the scenery took on a different look. It was quite obvious that it hadn’t rained much as the country side was quite dry. As you go into different areas and states there is quarantine restrictions on fruit, veges, plants etc. Although we were aware of the fruit restrictions, didn’t know about plants. As I have been nurturing and caring for my potted parsley it was growing just lovely, only to have it confiscated by the authorities 200klms into SA. We only thought it was fruit that was not allowed. Not Happy Jan!!!!!!! A good lesson learnt. Read the book before hand.
Our night stop was by 4.00pm at rest area 304, 80klms. SE of Pt. Augusta, after a 330klm. day.
Friday, (Good Friday) 2nd April arrived 10.30am at Shorline Caravan Park on the edge of the Spencer Gulf, Pt. Augusta. Because everything was closed for the holiday it was a good time to drive around town to see where things were. The Wadlata Outback Centre is a must see. Experience the “Tunnel Of Time” takes 1-2hrs, but well worth it. Interactive displays will take you back to when dinosaurs roamed the land and learn what this land means to our aboriginal people. A 3 screen theatre shows the hardships of our explorers and early settlers. The G’Day Mate theatre introduces you to the real people of the outback & makes you want to get out there and do it. Good for us, as this is what we are doing. Thank goodness for all those explorers who have made this possible for us today.
The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is another interesting visit. With a garden cafe and gift shop it was a good place for a cool drink or coffee. The Mathew Flinders lookout area provides stunning views of the Flinders Ranges and the tip of Spencer Gulf.
Sunday and daylight saving is finished. Good to wake up with the sun coming up. Such a beautiful day we decided to go kayaking before breakfast. Just so beautiful, the water was like glass. Darren, you would have loved to barefoot ski here.
Tomorrow, Mon. 5th April we are on the road to Coober Pedy.