Dueler D694 Light Truck Documentary

Join David Wilson from Adventure 4WD on a 3 day trek through the Flinders Ranges to test the new Dueler D694 light truck tyre in rugged terrain. David gives some great off road driving tips for various challenges you may encounter in the Australian outback. This video, though clearly an advertisement, shows some great footage of Warren and Jane Luckraft’s Bendleby Ranges and their Ridgetop Track, which I drove just the other day and I can say that it is every bit as good as it looks in this video! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... MORE

Postcards at Sunset

Last week Channel Nines “Postcards” was filming in the Orroroo area. In this shot, producer, Ron Kandelaars interviews Warren and Jane Luckraft of Bendleby Ranges (Orroroo’s 4WD/mountain-bike playground 50km to the north of Orroroo). This ridgetop rendezous is a favourite spot of the Luckrafts and their visitors to watch the sun set. Hors’ dourves and a glass or two of wine at this location is just “Prima!” While Ron interviews, Jeff the cameraman and David the soundman handle the technical side of the... MORE

Rock Star, the story of Reg Sprigg

Family, friends, and old colleagues met in the foyer of the South Australian Museum recently for the launch of Rock Star – the story of Reg Sprigg. Professor Ian Plimer (Mining Geology, Adelaide University) and Reg Nelson (Managing Director of Beach Petroleum) joined with writer Kristin Weidenbach, to launch her second book Rock Star.Kristin’s first book, Mailman of the Birdsville Track – the story of Tom Kruse was published in 2003. Kristen spent two years trawling through archives, conducting interviews, collecting photographs,... MORE

International Visitors Flock to Rawnsley Park

Work will start on four new luxury eco-villas at South Australia’s Rawnsley Park Station in November, capping off a solid year for the Flinders Ranges’ tourism operator. The $1 million expansion will bring the total number of eco-villas to eight (six one-bedroom and two, two-bedroom), with each featuring the same stunning views, secluded location, stylish interiors and quality facilities. The new villas will also enable Rawnsley Park to cater for special interest groups and small fly-in groups. Since opening its luxury,... MORE

Bundaleer Shiraz Sparkles!

BUNDALEER SUCCESS AGAIN!!! Hyatt Wine of the Year Awards were announced on Friday night at a gala dinner at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide. Consumer Judges Category – Best Sparkling Red – BUNDALEER SPARKLING SHIRAZ Professional Judges Category – Best Sparkling Red – BUNDALEER SPARKLING SHIRAZ Consumer Judges – WINE OF THE YEAR AWARD – BUNDALEER SPARKLING SHIRAZ The North Star Hotel specialises in Bundaleer Wines, and also serves as their cellar-door. Angela Meaney Winemaker Bundaleer Wines P: +61 (0) 407... MORE