Sal, Col, Mike and Jan's Qld and SA Odyssey: Coward Spring (Lake Eyre Flight)

Day 18 & 19

It was an early start. Mike and Col were booked on a 7am 1hour scenic flight around Lake Eyre. Barely time for a cuppa and a smoke.

William Creek Sunrise

Michael Receives His Pre Flight Briefing

Taxing For Take Off

The Gang on Board (sorry about the quality. Selfies aren’t my forte)

Overtaking a Semi Trailer on the Oodnadatta the Easy Way

Approaching Lake Eyre

Reflections on the Lake

Lake Eyre Island

William Creek Roadhouse from above

Upon returning from our flight, we quickly broke camp and continued south east to Coward Springs. This camp was so much better than the crowded and noisy Oodnadatta and William Creek parks. These guys know how to operate a tourist park. Greeted at the gate and shown an area to our liking, we setup and decided we’ll stay 2 days.

Coward Springs Camp

This again, a relic of the Old Ghan Railway providing further insight into life in this region over 100 years ago. In this case an engine drivers cottage restore and converted into a museum. And a bore that now provides life to what once was desert. At the bore head, a spa had been constructed and once found, Col had no Choice.

Colin in the Artesian Bore Spa

Later, back at camp, we prepared the fire for a BBQ and filled in time playing 500. Absolutely no pressure.

Pre-Dinner Drinks Around the Campfire

The next day was more of the same. A dip in the spar for Mike and Col. More exploring around the campground then back to camp. As today is Sunday, a roast dinner is the go. But wait….. no pub, no restaurant, no roadhouse. What are we to do?

Mike and Jan to the rescue. They produced a cut of beef and the camp oven roast dinner was on.