Hiking the Heysen Trail, Flinders Ranges - Week 3

Trip Report Week 3 - October 2020 - Flinders Ranges

Heysen Trail - Quorn to Murray Town

Day 17 Quorn to Catninga Shed

Click here for my Trip Report Week 1.

Day 15 and 16 were rest days in the town of Quorn.  I was in some wonderful accommodation at Elizabeth House (Update – might be closed now).  I had one of the original main bedrooms, complete with fireplace and the lady running it was a wonderful host.  I just took it easy.  Resting, cleaning and restocking, my belly and pack.  I had the one of the best milkshakes ever at Teas on the Terrace.

Day 17 was a pretty routine day of 26km.  I had an early start and made it to camp at a reasonable time.

Please keep in mind that I am writing this update almost three years after the event.  Just take it as general information and hopefully entertainment. 

Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail

Elizabeth House accommodation.

Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail

Quorn is famous for the Pichi Rich Railway.

Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail

The sun coming up over the Quorn railway yards as I leave town..

Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn

There are some classic old gates around.

Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail

I followed the Pichi Richi railway line for a while.

Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail

A chance to top up my water.

Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite

Stumpy Tail Lizard.

A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard

A species of Wahlenbergia – maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush)

Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail

A species of Casuarina (Sheoak) – probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak)

Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail

Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily)

View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail

Catninga Shed campsite.

Day 18 Catninga Shed to Wilmington

Today was a bit of a frustrating day.  It seemed the trail was taking some pretty big detours to find Heysen Trail friendly property owners.  I didn’t plan to stop in Wilmington but I had just about finished my 4.5 litres of water, and it was closer than the next official campsite.

I did have a nice meal at the pub as I walked through town to the caravan park, on the other side of town.  And there were some ladies that had just finished Australian Rules football practice, having a drink of Canadian Club that was on tap.  It looked refreshing.  It was a little sweet, but sweet can be ideal after a long hot walk.  I floated down the road to the caravan park and got a cabin for the night.

Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail

Day 19 Wilmington to Gray’s Hut

7am start for today’s 20km.  After a 6km hike out of town, I reached the campsite I had originally aimed for.  It ended up I was kind of lucky, as there were a dozen year 9 school boys and their teachers there last night.  They went off somewhere else, not on my trail.  I haven’t seen anyone hiking the trail in at least a week.

The first hour after that was good, as I climbed up into the National park.
But then, apart from a nice stretch down a creek, I found myself trudging up and down hills through weed covered paddocks.  The country is changing and I do miss the northern Flinders Ranges beauty and ruggedness.

Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail

Gray’s Hut.

Gully near Grays Hut, Heysen Trail

Day 20 Gray’s Hut to Melrose

Soup for breakfast this morning, I am over the my powdered milk muesli I pre-made and had posted to me.  Two minute noodles for dinner last night.  I do need to work out something better for trail food.

Today was a really nice day.  A steep climb up to about 900m and then a pleasant stroll over and around Mount Remarkable.  It was fantastic to be in a pristine national park again.  The flora photos all came from the park.

I was in Melrose by noon and checked into a cabin in the caravan park.  Found a delicious lunch and then did my washing.  It would have been nice to stay another night but it was a Friday and I was too late.  Melrose is a pretty town. 

Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Walking into Melrose, Heysen Trail, Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park

Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose.

Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.

Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop

Day 21 Melrose to Murray Town

Today’s walk to Murray Town was 16km of easy terrain, so I decided to have a sleep in and make the most of my Melrose cabin.  Plus it was a chance to wait for Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop to open.  So I had a yummy breakfast, bought some snacks and then left town about 10am.

I think I’ve got over my northern Flinders Ranges withdrawals. Today I was happy to just accept there will be times when I will just be walking to get somewhere else.  My body felt better today too.  All my ailments are settling.

A photo of someone’s ambitious renovation project.

Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia

The first vineyard I have come across.

Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail, South Australia
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Melrose to Murray Town
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail
Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi Railway, Quorn, Heysen Trail
Elizabeth House accommodation, Heysen Trail, Quorn
Sunrise over Quorn Railway Yard, Heysen Trail
Old gate near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Pitchi Ritchi railway line, Heysen Trail
Heysen Trail water tank between Quorn and Catninga Shed campsite
Stump Tail Lizard
A species of Wahlenbergia - maybe Wahlenbergia aridicola (Dryland Bluebush), Heysen Trail
Species of Casuarina (Sheoak) - probably Casuarina pauper (Black Oak), Heysen Trail
Dianella revoluta (Black anther flax-lily), Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
View near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Catninga Shed campsite, Heysen Trail
Near Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Looking across to Spencer Gulf, Catninga Shed, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Old farm equipment near Wilmington, Heysen Trail, Australia
Leaves in the sun, Heysen trail
Monitor lizard, near Wilmington, Heysen Trail
Running creek, Heysen Trail, near Gray's Hut
Goodenia robusta (Wooly Goodenia), Heysen Trail, Australia
Grass tree Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Gray’s Hut, Heysen Trail
Yellow flowers Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Grass Tree seed head Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Pink flowers Mount Remarkable National Park
Sun through leaves, Heysen Trail
Mauve flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Yellow flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Purple flower, Mount Remarkable National Park, Heysen Trail
Walking along Mount Remarkable into the town of Melrose, Heysen Trail.
The town of Melrose, South Australia.
Lunch at Over The Edge Cafe and Bike Shop, Melrose
Old house being restored at Melrose, South Australia
Grape vines growing near Melrose, Heysen Trail
Wheat field and dark clouds, Heysen Trail
Old farmhouse near Murray Town, Heysen Trail
Murray Town campground, Heysen Trail

The Murray Town campground.  It was a good set up with hot showers and a kitchen around the other side of the building.

Day 22 Murray Town to The End (of my walk)

I’m not sure where the time went this morning.  I was up early but it was 8am by the time I was walking out of Murray Town.  The weather wasn’t kind.  It was cold and the hills were covered in a misty drizzle that stayed around all morning.

I had 26km to cover.  Around the 15km I made the decision to stop my walk.  I was now well and truly out of the Flinders Ranges terrain and had seen the section that I set out to cover.  I am curious about the area south of Adelaide to Cape Jervis and maybe will have a crack at that one day.

So after deciding to stop I found the closest town which was Port Germain.  It was a 24km walk, downhill at least.  There wasn’t much open when I arrived but the Bowling Club had a sausage sizzle going, so that was pretty good after a long day.

My brother generously offered to collect me the next day.  I was very much looking forward to a soft bed and enjoying fresh food.  I can’t remember weighing myself but I guess I lost about 5 kilograms which is a fair bit for me.

Thanks for reading about my Heysen Trail adventures, I hope you enjoyed them.

My last photo of the trip below.

Recently cut field, Murray Town, Heysen Trail

Hiking The Heysen Trail Mayo Hut to Quorn
Week 2 – October 2020

Australia to Puerto Varas, South America
Update 1 (late November 2022)