Gawler Ranges National Park - right through the Eyre Highway to Ceduna and Fowlers Bay

Viewed from a map, the Gawler Ranges are very distant and isolated.  Yet, they are not difficult to visit and showcase some wonderful country and quiet camping areas.  The birdlife was so prolific and unique.

Wouldn't it be lovely to fly.

Looking back at the Gawler Ranges in the distance, we hit hundreds of kms of beautiful crops - canola, wheat, lentils, peas, broadbeans, lupins.  We just hope the weather holds and our farmers get justified rewards this year.

Ian spent a lot of time tracking down birds for photos.  A lovely one of a red-capped robin. 

We drove the Eyre Highway to Ceduna.  The port of Thebanard - graced by the cormorants on the rocks.

Flowers, what else can I say.  Such colour and texture.

What can showcase beauty more than flowers.

Pildappa Rock - free Camping area north of Winnipa on the Eyre Highway

We planned to camp here at the Pildappa Rock, however it was a little too windy, so we drove on to Ceduna.  Spectacular views and easy to climb to the top of the rock.

Pildappa Rock - great free camping area - the rock is amazing.

Easy to climb the Pildappa Rock, interesting views.

Great views on top of Pildappa Rock

The distance views feature the Gawler Rangers - see next blog.