22 to 26 June 2016 - The way back to Streaky Bay

From Quorn, I towed the van the short hop to Port Augusta, where I was able to cast my vote in the forthcoming Federal Election.  Fairly disillusioned with both the major parties and their backroom "machines" but I still feel a civic duty to do my bit whether it counts for much or not.

The other big attraction with Port Augusta is the fact that it is the last Coles Supermarket before either Kalgoorlie or Esperance in WA.  Quick stock up of the fridge & freezer and back on the road.

I spent the night further West at Kimba, where the local "RV friendly" community provides toilets and even a coin operated hot shower for travellers at their recreation ground.  All provided for a coin donation slot to help maintain the facilities.  Nice spot and a pleasant small farming town.  In the morning I paid a visit to the local Police station to ask about the roads in & around Gawler Ranges National Park.  By this time another nasty cold front was bearing down with heavy showers forecast for the day.  The advice was not to risk it, so there is yet another trip for the future.  Hopefully Peter & Carol will manage their planned visit this (soon to be coming) Spring so I will have the benefit of their experiences as well.

The rest of the day I drove on to Streaky Bay, which I had visited twice before during Summer and Autumn.  An awful driving day with strong winds and quite a bit of rain, so I was very glad to arrive.  It was very quiet in town and at the great caravan park compared to my previous stays.  Good for some quiet catch up time and several servings of the superb local King George Whiting.  The pub is still the best value fish & chips, but the Mocean Cafe almost across the road is not bad either & offers a number of more elaborate dishes as well as take away.

Pretty bleak for photos this time, so a selection below from previous warmer & sunnier times to show how nice the place is.....

 Streaky Bay Caravan Park.

The large "SUV" truck "logo" says it all.

The pub with the best King George Whiting meal around.

Town from the Jetty.

Inside the Powerhouse Museum - 100's of machines of all shapes & sizes.

Nearby "Murphy's Haystacks" (Inselbergs)

Beautiful beaches & coastline around Streaky Bay.

Turned out it was a beautiful, clear calm morning on Monday (27th when I left),  so I took a few more photos in the Caravan Park around sunrise.

 A beautiful Streaky Bay sunrise.

 Another shot of the Bay.  Great morning for fishing and there were boats headed for the water as I left (even on a Monday).

A very quiet caravan park on a Winter's Monday morning.

and a lonely Bushtracker at the back of the Park.

Great spot to visit any time.  Until the next time......the journey West continues.