21 - 22 November 2021
We left Port Broughton and headed inland towards Burra to Red Banks Conservation Park. We wanted to get to Gluepot Reserve but rain had closed the roads there for a couple of days so we decided to try camping at Red Banks, near Burra. We had visited the day use area and it looked like it would be a great overnight spot.
On the way we stopped at Crystal Brook for a stretch and then Burra for lunch. We had a walk around the town and visited the local art gallery after our picnic by the creek. From there we set off for Red Banks.
When we arrived we were the only ones in the campground so had the pick of the spots. We drove right around and chose a drive through spot with a view of the mallee and the banks a short distance away. We were pleasantly surprised just how warm the day had become but were prepared for another very cold night. There was little to no wind which was also a nice change. During the afternoon one other camper trailer arrived and set up on the other side of the campground. The binoculars gave it away - a fellow birder.
In the morning Mick was up just on sunrise and out in the mallee with the camera, while I slept in. We had a leisurely breakfast and decided to stay until after morning tea. We then headed over to the day use area for another look around and ran into the neighbour. Of course there was an in-depth conversation about where to find which birds.
We had checked the weather and decided we would wait out the rainy days to come in Waikerie, so we headed for the caravan park which is on the River Murray.
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