This morning we went for a 30 minute scenic flight in a 6 seater Cessna over the ranges from Wilpena. It was stunning-terrifying for me, but stunning. We flew around and over the pound, along various ranges and out towards Lake Torrens. I can really recommend doing it if you ever visit the Ranges. They had to chase a pair of emus off the runway before take-off which impressed a few foreign visitors. Wilpena pound (it's the second photo) is 17kms long, 8 kms wide and approximately 58kms around the outside. Mary's Peak is the highest point at over 1100 metres. It was a sheep and cattle station originally and you can see where they've attempted (but failed) to grow wheat in the centre of the pound. The only way to see the pound is by foot or flying over it.
It was a brilliant morning for flying and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again (although not tomorrow morning). Russ said he could tell I was nervous because every time I handed the camera forward to him, it was all hot and sweaty from me clutching it.
Bunyeroo Valley Lookout
After our flight, we headed home through Bunyeroo Valley, along the Brachina Gorge Geological trail and then finally the Moralana Scenic Drive and back to Hawker by 3pm. I have tried to take photos, but they don't do the scope of the place and the amazing colours any justice. I think you have to see it to believe it. It's teeming with wildlife-kangaroos, emus, lizards and huge numbers of birds, so is a great place for visitors.
Brachina Gorge
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