Orroroo To Woomera

Day 4 – 27^th April 2010-05-06

Orroroo To Woomera

Arrived in Port Augusta via Horrocks Pass. It was a spectacular and unusual drive. Headed straight for the Tourist Information Centre. Some great exhibits of outback South Australia. Got a few ideas of places to see and road closures and replenished our supplies of  fruit and vegetables that we previously donated to the Quarantine Service. Went to the historic water tower that provided views of the Spencer Gulf and the town of Port Augusta. Visited the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, had tasty dampers for lunch and then a quick walk around the 500 acre site. Marg got a few ideas about the types of coastal plants she could attempt to kill off when she gets back home. Took a quick look at Matthews Flinders Lookout over the upper Spencer Gulf then headed north looking for a place to stay overnight. Woomera looked like a great place to be on YOUR 36^th Wedding ANNIVERSARY!, so we pulled in and had a convivial night in the bar chatting with some fellow travellers. The night was cool.