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Fantastic, free camped, climbed the rock, met fellow travellers shared th're fire. Haaaaaaa this is the life



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Stayed a few times at Pildappa Rock - a terrific spot.

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Great stuff Fran, one I haven't been to yet, but is on my bucket list smile



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Great stuff Fran, one I haven't been to yet, but is on my bucket list smile

Yes Weevil, you would love it ! 



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jules47 wrote:

Stayed a few times at Pildappa Rock - a terrific spot.

 Yes its a great spot Jules loved it, want to go back n stay longer 



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I drove right around and camped on the other side. Lots of ants there though:)


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Fran, the photos are, as usual, great. I'm not a solo traveller. Haven't been for 53 years or more and no regrets, but i do look in here regularly because you guys do have some great times to tell about. My question for you is, and I ask because we are intending to go to Wilpena Pound next month, where in South Aus. is Pildapa Rock. Is it feasible to include it in a journey to Wilpena ( we go to Broken Hill from Wilpena). I know I know its along way between the two but its something that has got to be done NOW. Look forward to your reply.

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Friar - I will answer for Fran - Pildappa Rock is about 16k west of Minippa, which is west of Kimba, the halfway point across the continent.

If you have seen Wave Rock in WA, you ain't seen nuttin!!!!!! - Pildappa is a wave rock most of the way around it, apart from the incline area, where you can easily walk to the top of the rock, great scenery - and interesting things on top of the rock itself, lots of pools where water sits when it rains - apparently the wave effect is caused by water running off the rock.

Can you tell I like the place!!!!DSC01542.JPGDSC01544.JPG



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biggrinbiggrinbiggrinHi Friar Park, not sure were Wilpena is. Pildapada Rock, past Pt Augusta head West, past Kimba, thats the halfway mark across Aus., look for the big Galah., keep going till you see the Pildapa Rock sign., Yes its well worth you seeing it., loved it., thankyou for your kind words.,I'm chuffed that you enjoy our (Solo) inputs., and as I say as we start on our journeys

"Wagons Hooooooo", apparently we have a following on the radio., life is fun    



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Fran, Jules, thanks for your prompt replies. Yes Jules we have been to Hyden W.A. and seen their Wave Rock. Since asking the question i've done some research and we think that with what other things we've got planned Pildapa may be one step too far this time around.

Thanks again Ladies

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Apart from our Avatar I have some great early sunrise and sunset to moonlight photos of Pildappa from April 2013 definitely great country and views.

Cheers Kev.



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biggrinawwbiggrinFran - hope you didn't mind me jumping in there - couldn't help myself!!


Kev and Kim - saw your photo in front of the rock - just love the place - will go back again! Where are you?



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Well they say live and learn.  I thought that the only Wave Rock was in WA.  This looks so interesting. 

Your photos everyone are great and I especially found interesting the one with all the info on it.

When I eventually go West I will have to check it out. 

Panther.

 



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biggrinawwbiggrinFran - hope you didn't mind me jumping in there - couldn't help myself!!


Kev and Kim - saw your photo in front of the rock - just love the place - will go back again! Where are you?

 LOL, no worries Jules, you can jump in anytime., Escorted Shekon to a beautiful spot called Talia Caves, poor Athena and Miss Daisy, being ladies didn't quite like to go to fast., had a ball, free camped nearby,



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I drove right around and camped on the other side. Lots of ants there though:)

 yes spida I saw the other side, there was a big fire pit there, but was out voted where to camp...,LOL., its good all over,



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We left our van there and drove in through and around the national park there
some really good scenery and an old sheep station where we viewed the old shearing shed
We had a few feral cats come around at night time

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Yes Snapper49 it is beautiful scenery, yes heard about the ferral cats, didn't see them, luckily.,



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