Comments on: Parachilna Gorge, Flinders Ranges

By: Trevor

Trevor — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:53:23 +0000

Thanks for your comments Andrew.

Other readers of this blog can check out his site here
http://www.diamantina-tour.com.au/

Hope all goes well today and that you have no fires to fight. Keep safe. I admire all the firies out there keeping us safe.

By: andrew

andrew — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:15:02 +0000

Hi Trevor,
The gorge is fine, I am often in there. I usually camp on high ground above Tex’s cabin in the first gorge to the north. There are still plenty of camp sites up there. I would love to link to your blog, check out my site, it has heaps of info on the Outback. I am currently fighting fires in Victoria, I come from Jamieson, and today we are sitting around waiting for the siren to go off
Best to you
andrew

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:22:56 +0000

Hi again Trevor, and a Happy New Year to you,

Yes, I checked your other blogs as well, beautiful. I especially love the birds blog. I just love Australia’s nature. Unfortunately, I live so far away, in cold Germany.

If you got a minute, would you check my Outback Guide website? I am interested in doing a link exchange with your travel blog, and the birding blog as well. Please let me know what you think. Feel free to contact me through my email address.

Thank you, Rita

By: Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:42:43 +0000

Hi there Rita – welcome to my travel blog. The Flinders Ranges hold a very special place in my heart – and my life – I met my wife while teaching there in the 1960s. We don’t get back there often enough.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving some comments. Thanks also for the kind words about this blog and my photos. (Did you check out my other blogs – see the Links on the side bar)

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:01:14 +0000

Hi Trevor,

I agree with everyone, Parachilna Gorge is beautiful.
My husband and I drove through Parachilna Gorge the first time in September 2001. The creek had some water because there was some rain in the Flinders Ranges the weeks before.

My second visit to Parachilna Gorge was just three weeks ago. The creek was completely dry, as was the vegetation throughout the Flinders Ranges.

We could see the difference in many areas of Outback South Australia. The land is so dry. I wish you get all the rain you need soon.

BTW, this is a wonderful blog with interesting topics and great photos.

See ya, Rita

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:33:14 +0000

Hi there Jo-Ann,

I agree that this area is indeed stunning. I must revisit the area again soon because it has been far too long since my last visit.

Probably the best time to visit is late winter to early spring, say August through to October. Not only will the creeks be running, but the bird life and wildflowers will be at their best. Just be prepared for heavy frosts that time of the year.

When my son finishes scanning all my slides taken many years ago in the Flinders Ranges, I will include them here on my blog and in the photo gallery.

I try to add a new article with photos every day, so I invite you to visit often.

By: Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:58:53 +0000

Dear Trevor,
My husband and I rode up to Wilpena Pound on our Yamaha FJR in March, 2007 from Western Australia, and we took a 4WD tour of Parachilna Gorge. The whole area is absolutely stunning! I am reluctant to tell too many people about how wonderful it is though, as too many visitors might spoil it!
We will visit again one day, maybe in winter so we can see the creek with more water in it.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:55:33 +0000

Hi there Darren,

Sorry – i don’t have current information as the last time we were there was in July 1998. This makes me realise that we are badly overdue for another visit. Maybe this year?

It might be worth contacting the local tourist village at Angorichina. Their website is
http://www.angorichinavillage.com.au/

By: Darren

Darren — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:44:53 +0000

Trevor,

when were you last at parachilna gorge. i heard that most of the good campsites have been washed away ? we use to go there every year and are planning a trip later this year.

regs,

Darren