23 - 24 July 2014
We made a reasonably early departure from Pentland and made our first stop at the rest area on the Burra Range which provides access to the White Mountains National Park. Coffee and sweet biscuits - and a session with the camera for Mick. He ventured down the road that starts across from the rest area.
Our plan had been to drive to Porcupine Gorge via the tourist route that avoids going through Hughenden but when we took the turn Mick noticed it was 4WD only (which we don't have) and then we saw a "road closed" sign! So back on the Flinders Highway and on through Hughenden, arriving at Porcupine Gorge for a late lunch. We were looking forward to a quiet night - despite the presence of other campers.
The night was cold but peaceful - especially after the cacophony of the previous night.
We stopped again at the lookout on our way back along the highway. We decided we must come back at another time of day to get a different perspective on the gorge with the different shadows.
We did some shopping in Hughenden and then had lunch at the picnic spot on the banks of the river where I repaired my brand new, expensive leather sandals using needle and thread acquired from the lovely ladies in the local Vinnies store.
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