Hawker was beautiful, highly recommend anyone coming through to stay at the Big 4 in town, the hosts were fantastic, the park, large and shady sites and a great playground and pool area,We could have stayed here much longer, Jessica was actually most upset we were leaving as a movie is being shot in the region and she was hoping for a glimpse of the stars and all the action. The production crew had all cabins in the park booked out, but no idea where the stars were staying.
So, from here we ventured into Wilpena Pound, but once again our timing is impeccable, as the walks were closed due to the rangers culling the feral goats. There are quite a few scenic drives through gorges and around ridges and we took in as many of the lookouts as possible, but have had to put it on the "Next Time" list.
Travelling South once again,we were half way between Hawker and Quorn when our vehicle started to make horrifying noises, at first we thought it was the brakes screeching against the discs but they seemed Ok, if we engaged 4WD the noise quietened,Les found that we had actually broken the front left CV joint, we decided to limp into Quorn to seek help. The mechanic there was extremely helpful but suggested unless we wanted to be stranded for weeks waiting for parts to get into Port Augusta, he ranga head for us and found an approved repairer to look at it this week. So very slowly we drove into Port Augusta and that is where we are now.
Its not as bad as it sounds, luckily we are members of RACQ, and as such they will pay for accomodation and a hire vehicle till all fixed, so we have been able to get out and about.
Whyalla is not far and a whole day was spent looking around this area. The HMAS Whyalla museum was well worth the visit, as was Hummock Hill, and one for Dad the model railway.
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