9th September 2023
Distance: 404 Km
Fuel: 43 Litres
In the Woomera Prohibited Zone
Had a slight problem leaving this morning, Andrew’s car wouldn’t start, the battery was only showing 10 volts, jumper leads solved the problem but hopefully it won’t be an ongoing problem.
Drove steadily to Port Augusta in convoy, Andrew went through a car wash to remove the mud caking his vehicle, a leftover from four wheel driving. Then a quick visit to Coles for supplies followed by a coffee bought from a nearby tourist information bureau before setting off for the rest of the journey to Woomera.
Checked into the Woomera Caravan Park before having a look at the town with its history as a rocket range.
It is still in the centre of the Woomera Prohibited Area where vehicles are not allowed to leave the highway.
Dale and Andrew are staying at a free camp site at Pimba about 6 km away at the turn off to Woomera township from the Stuart Highway. Not a bad facility with showers on a time payment basis and toilets – no power or water. Roadhouse and fuel stop for the town – I filled up for tomorrow’s drive.
It looks like Katie and Geoff will be joining them later this evening after an epic trip from Canberra in only two days.
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