17/04/12 - Operation avoid more wineries

View over the Clare Valley

Jamestown - the best shot
we could find of the place!

 Due to slipping back behind schedule, another early start was required. Worked out very well in the end – given we went through the Clare Valley wine region first thing no wineries were open to tempt us so settled for a walk up to a viewpoint over the valley instead.

From there it was foot down for the rest of the morning, apart from taking advantage of some photo opps at Jamestown (primarily for Annaliza to send through to Jumbo Balfour!) A shout out to any/all James’ reading this blog!

On the fringes of the Flinders Ranges

More Pound action

The Pound coming into view

By early afternoon we were starting to get into the Flinders Ranges, and shortly after got to Wilpena Pound. We were recommended to take the easy route to the campsite and attack the peak the following day, and despite Tony’s intentions Annaliza’s voice of reason won out. A good thing too – we only started walking after 3pm and hot-stepped the 9km to the campsite, and still only arrived shortly before sunset. We were the only campers, so were sharing the inside of the Pound with kangas, which meant we were more sensitive than usual to noises outside the tent!

Spectacular sunset

Prepping the campsite

Key Learnings

1. Tony should listen to Annaliza more often. She is right more often than not!