Eyre Peninsular

yeoeleven · Guru

Eyre Peninsular

Cruising Granny · Guru

Get that new image! It looks better in real life then in the pic, but it's ok.
John is displaying the "Mannum Affect".

yeoeleven · Guru

As planned we are in Rangeview Caravan Park just outside of Port Pirie and my generator has been left with a business which specialises in small motor repairs so here's hoping for a phone call that tells me all is well.

Everything that needs charging up is being charged, we probably will not stay in a park for a few days. Having the luxury of a shower tonight and one in the morning with no restrictions on usage of the internet and TV is very acceptable now and then but too costly all the time.

No comments yet about the Eyre Peninsular but still hoping for some suggestions.

John

blaze · Guru

Not much further for you guys to come over west and visit with blaze and a few others along the way, the haste at which you travel will see you back in sa inside a fortnight
cheers
blaze

snapper49 · Senior Member

There is a free camp near the marina at Port Bonython about 8k before you get to whyalla you will see the turn off

The camping area is right on the shore and you will have some million dollar views
At Whyalla spend some time at the marina especially when the fishing boats return-you should be able to see our marina dolphins which dont mind being fed and patted
At Cowell jade factory to see and stock up on oysters
Between Cowell and Arno Bay there are some free camps along the coastal dirt road which is ok for towning the van along
Great place to stay at Port Gibbon (donation)
Arno bay has a nice mangrove walk free
Tumby Bay and Port Neill both have nice van parks
Louth Bay just before lincoln has a nice little camping area no power but toiulets and showers $5 per night
Its a real gem camped almost on the beach ashort walk to the jetty or pub which ever you prefer

-- Edited by snapper49 on Wednesday 21st of September 2011 10:41:49 PM

Cruising Granny · Guru

Snapper is confirming some of the stuff we discussed the other day. There is just so much to take in and enjoy in that region.
I take it for granted because it's what I call "home". I love telling others about it.
You may get some info from the Whyalla tourist office, which is the big boat on your left at you approach the city. Check it out.
You can check the region on the internet. There are some comprehensive descriptions of places and how to get there and what you'll see.
No shortage of resources to research. Good luck with the gennie.
Safe travels.

yeoeleven · Guru

snapper49 wrote:
There is a free camp near the marina at Port Bonython about 8k before you get to whyalla you will see the turn off
The camping area is right on the shore and you will have some million dollar views
At Whyalla spend some time at the marina especially when the fishing boats return-you should be able to see our marina dolphins which dont mind being fed and patted
At Cowell jade factory to see and stock up on oysters
Between Cowell and Arno Bay there are some free camps along the coastal dirt road which is ok for towning the van along
Great place to stay at Port Gibbon (donation)
Arno bay has a nice mangrove walk free
Tumby Bay and Port Neill both have nice van parks
Louth Bay just before lincoln has a nice little camping area no power but toiulets and showers $5 per night
Its a real gem camped almost on the beach ashort walk to the jetty or pub which ever you prefer

-- Edited by snapper49 on Wednesday 21st of September 2011 10:41:49 PM

Thanks snapper, we have just arrived at Port Bonython after spending last night in Port Pirie you are right about the views absolutely amazing.

Was able to get the generator fixed and picked it up prior to setting off towards Whyalla, the trip to port Augusta was very windy and just as we arrived a more ferocious blast popped up my pop top. Was on the bridge just at Port Augusta and fortunately was dual highway with a side area open. Pulled up hastily and investigated and found that a couple of the holding brackets had lost their rivets. No problems, dug out my rivet gun and some larger rivets the drill, bits and inverter. Had it all back together again in a few minutes.

Carried on to Port Bonython and here we are. Will go through the rest of your notes and decide where we will go tomorrow, the 150+km days are now behind us and we want to smell the rises as it were.

John

-- Edited by yeoeleven on Thursday 22nd of September 2011 05:52:45 PM

Cruising Granny · Guru

That's why I hate pop rivets. I prefer screws. (ah ah ah, don't touch that one)

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Im not a big fan of pop rivets either and as instructed, no mention of screws. Is it a common concern that poptops can pop up in strong winds or bumpy roads? Are poptops a point of vulnerability in windy areas? I've never been down to Streaky Bay and that way and will definitely go there on my next crossing of the Nullabor. It all sounds wonderful.

Cruising Granny · Guru

It's a great little community with lots of fish. Also check out the district to the south around the coast.
I lived there for a short time until my house burnt down and I moved to Ceduna.
The pub is the social centre of town, not just a drunk pit. Meet the locals and get to know tha place and the people.

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Sounds great - I will definitely try and spend some extended time there

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Oooooh, Granny, you are wicked!!!!!! biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Cruising Granny · Guru

Yeah I know Jules, but you like me anyway, right?
It's just that sometimes my mind and my hands are not quite synchronised, and that's the result. Self control could do with a tweek as well.

yeoeleven · Guru

Drove to Whyalla went to the Information Centre and looked around the town, drove around The Hammock and settled for an easy day. Went to the Weeroona Bay Football & Sports Club grounds and for $7 per night we have toilets and hot showers. Not bad for close to the centre of Wyalla.

Not exactly a bustling city, we walked down the main shopping street in the centre of town and hardly saw a soul and saw more empty shops than customers for them. Went to the Westfield Centre and found more there, it it the biggest shopping centre in SA or so the locals said.

John

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Yep - luv ya Granny - and John, sounds like a booming town!!

yeoeleven · Guru

jules47 wrote:
Yep - luv ya Granny - and John, sounds like a booming town!!

Reading about the possible effects of the carbon tax, Whyalla may be in for a more difficult time in the future.

I am in bliss, the generator has been fixed and currently is running the laptop,TV and fridge, whilst the solar panels are pumping up the dual batteries.

Will be watching the NRL semi finals Broncos versus Manly Sea Eagles with Billeee and he supports the Eagles whilst I support the Broncos. Should be an interesting time..............Go the Broncos................

John

billeeeeeee · Guru

yeoeleven wrote:
jules47 wrote:
Yep - luv ya Granny - and John, sounds like a booming town!!
Reading about the possible effects of the carbon tax, Whyalla may be in for a more difficult time in the future.
I am in bliss, the generator has been fixed and currently is running the laptop,TV and fridge, whilst the solar panels are pumping up the dual batteries.
Will be watching the NRL semi finals Broncos versus Manly Sea Eagles with Billeee and he supports the Eagles whilst I support the Broncos. Should be an interesting time..............Go the Broncos................
John

Sux eggs Broncos........................

yeoeleven · Guru

Billeee where did you get that blue dress and red headscarfe?

That must be a huge camel that you were standing in front of.

John

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Norma and I just watched Collingwood v Hawthorn - AFL - Hawks winning all the way till last 5 minutes - scrambling win by Magpies - Norma a magpie, me a mighty hawk!!!! The brown and gold played well all night, unlike the pies who only managed to scramble a win in the dying minutes of the game.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Hello Billeeee- you are very quiet at the moment??!!??

Elle on Wheels · Guru

I reckon he might be having a bit of an identity crisis - the cross dressing is a bit of a worry and the dress definitely does not go with the scarf and he needs to trade the camel for a poodle

yeoeleven · Guru

Moving down the Peninsula we drove to Cowell famous for it's Oysters and Jade. We looked round the town and walked the length of their pier. I had some of their famous oysters, they were huge and tasty also had whiting & chips in keeping with the ambiance.

Moved on to Port Gibbon but there was no internet or TV and Billeeee wanted to watch the semi final between the Warriors and the Storm. No interest to me after the Broncos were knocked out last night by the Manly Sea Eagles.

However we moved on to Arno Bay and got the internet and also the channel nine. So here we are free camping at Arno Bay. On the sea front but I tucked the van behind a small hillock to shield as much of the wind as possible,

John Port+Arno.JPG

-- Edited by yeoeleven on Sunday 25th of September 2011 03:57:45 PM

yeoeleven · Guru

RE: Eyre Peninsula

snapper49 · Senior Member

RE: Eyre Peninsular

Shogun · Senior Member

Looks like a great place to stay guys. Its on my list.

Shogun · Senior Member

Got myself another deep cycle battery, so combined that with the solar and the gennie I am almost ready to head off for a shakedown :)

yeoeleven · Guru

RE: Eyre Peninsula

billeeeeeee · Guru

RE: Eyre Peninsular

Loffty · Senior Member

billeeeeeee wrote:
Shogun wrote:
Got myself another deep cycle battery, so combined that with the solar and the gennie I am almost ready to head off for a shakedown :)
Howdyeeeee young fella,,, its all a head of U,,, all U gotta do is..enjoy it...Billeeeeee

The only troble with this pic is my damn hay fever has kicked in. Ah choo.

Cruising Granny · Guru

That's Billee at Louth Bay with a gazania flower. They grow wild on the roadside throughout the state. If they can grow on the limestone of Louth they can grow anywhere, and they do.
Hope you're having a good time Billee. It's a great part of the country.