CAUTION, Drop Bears!

The April fool bug has struck at Orroroo! You’ve all heard of the fabled “drop bear”, along with the bunyip, one of  Australia’s legendary ‘monsters’. This sign turned up this morning at Orroroo’s giant gum tree. MORE SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CAUTION, Drop Bears!", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2009/04/01/drop-bears/" }); [Read more...]

Things Missing

I was going camping with dad, I packed a couple of things and chucked them into the suit case. When we got there I got my suit case out of the car. I opened it to get a jumper, it was very cold up there but then I realised that I hadn’t got the right things.  I had only got slippers, pyjamas,  spare clothes and my school sand shoes which got wrecked. But we had fun.   SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Things Missing", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/12/03/things-missing/" }); [Read more...]

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

Rocks, Wine & Jazz

On Saturday the 11th of October At the Blacksmiths Chatter, First Street, Orroroo Fabulous Food, Jiving Jazz and Terrific Tales. Hear why rocks are rugged and the bush is grey through stories told by local larrikin and tour guide Derek Schniedereit from Derek’s 4WD Tours Australia. Music Featuring the dynamic Jon Low Jazz Trio playing classic hits. Happy Hour between 5:00pm – 6:00pm Stubbies $3.00 FREE admission before 6pm Admission: $10 per head 12 year and under FREE Meals Available from 6:30pm Speaker from 7:45 Bookings & Information... MORE

Quilts and Gardens Beyond Goyder

Wednesday 8th – Sun 12th October Quilt & craft opening times Wed – Sat, 9am to 6pm Sunday, 10am to 4pm Orroroo, A small community with a big heart Quilt display through 3 heritage buildings, Open Gardens Trail – Saturday and Sunday, Street Fair – Daytime Saturday, Arid Gardens, Great food and wine, Live entertainment, Live broadcast ABC Radio 8:30 -11am Friday, from outside the Orroroo Town Hall. Historic buildings and walking trails, Vintage car display Download this flyer in printable pdf: Quilts and gardens... MORE

Looking Northwards over Yalpara Station

This is the view to the north from Valkyrie towards Yalpara. The sky was washed out so I put a blue rinse through it! See related post >>> SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Looking Northwards over Yalpara Station", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/09/15/looking-northwards-over-yalpara-station/" }); [Read more...]

Mountaintop Rockpool

After about a 45 minute climb we made it to the top. I didn’t think it would be such a climb so didn’t bother bringing water. However we were pleasantly surprised to find a rock pool left by recent rains, full of fresh, clear water. See related post SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mountaintop Rockpool", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/09/15/mountaintop-rockpool/" }); [Read more...]

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