Day 16 to 19

Wilpenia Pound to Warren Gorge – 2 hrs

After expending our energy walking, we are back onto the bikes.  The boys find a fabulous bike jump and then we head out of Wilpenia on our bikes, spotting an emu and many more “sleepy lizards” unfortunately as road kills.  The bike is a lovely way to travel to see the countryside, but hotter days prevent us from longer trips.

Picking up supplies in Quorn we headed out out of town about 20kms to find a beautiful gorge, again made from ABC Range Quartize. 

It was the October long weekend and the first car park held about 10 campers already, so it looked like it might NOT be the best spot to stop.  The group was from a football club in Whyalla that had been travelling there for over 45 years.  They have made a golf course and cricket pitch in the scrub and play for the trophy (not sure quite what that was!).

Driving on we found a beautiful spot perched beside the creek bed.  The kids found water in the creek, but much more exciting was the life that was found there: tapoles, froglets and frogs.  It was lusher than previous camping spots with green surrounds and clear water.

At dusk, grey western kangaroos and yellow footed rock wallabies were seen.  A walking excursion was made up the creek and Mum continued on the 5km loop track to the peak of the hilltop.  There were great views of the surrounds.

Other wildlife spotted was the Adeliade Rosella and a small black snake.