Finally the blue skies have ended but we still manage to get a little dappled sun to shine on the Flinders Ranges escarpments. 
We set off after our morning coffee and a hot shower. Our first stop is to look at the Cazneaux Tree, made famous by the a photographer of that name in 1937 so it’s been around for a while (also a side fact is Dick Smith is his grandson). We tried to replicate the original but we don’t think the light is in our favour.
We continue on a bit further south and turn off to Arkaroo Rock. After breakfast we tackle the pleasant 3km return walk offering some lovely views.
We came upon a cave that has rock art depicting birds, people, snakes and waterholes. 
From here we make our way to a Hawker where we notice the movie set has moved to from Quorn. Google tells us it’s a Stan production of The Tourist with Hugo Weaving. Then we turn off onto the RM Williams Way (State Route B80) towards Peterborough. We follow the old railway line through Carrieton (nice looking pub),
Eurelia (only abandoned building remain)
to Orroroo. It is notable because it is at the crossroads of the main roads from both east to west (Sydney to Perth) and north to south (Adelaide to Darwin). It is also close to the Goyder’s Line which was the limit of productive land in SA. We were impressed with the many beautiful stone buildings throughout the town.
There are also some corrugated iron sculptures.
We drive under the metal old railway bridge.
A bit further on we stop to have a look at the big red gum, reputed to be the largest in Australia!
We then make our way past the golf course to the picnic area at the head of the Pekina Creek Walking Trail.
After some lunch we go and have a look at the Aboriginal Rock carvings that are dated at over 7,000 years old!
Further along there are springs and a reservoir.
We set off after our morning coffee and a hot shower. Our first stop is to look at the Cazneaux Tree, made famous by the a photographer of that name in 1937 so it’s been around for a while (also a side fact is Dick Smith is his grandson). We tried to replicate the original but we don’t think the light is in our favour.
We continue on a bit further south and turn off to Arkaroo Rock. After breakfast we tackle the pleasant 3km return walk offering some lovely views.
From here we make our way to a Hawker where we notice the movie set has moved to from Quorn. Google tells us it’s a Stan production of The Tourist with Hugo Weaving. Then we turn off onto the RM Williams Way (State Route B80) towards Peterborough. We follow the old railway line through Carrieton (nice looking pub),
Eurelia (only abandoned building remain)
to Orroroo. It is notable because it is at the crossroads of the main roads from both east to west (Sydney to Perth) and north to south (Adelaide to Darwin). It is also close to the Goyder’s Line which was the limit of productive land in SA. We were impressed with the many beautiful stone buildings throughout the town.
There are also some corrugated iron sculptures.
We drive under the metal old railway bridge.
A bit further on we stop to have a look at the big red gum, reputed to be the largest in Australia!
We then make our way past the golf course to the picnic area at the head of the Pekina Creek Walking Trail.
After some lunch we go and have a look at the Aboriginal Rock carvings that are dated at over 7,000 years old!
Further along there are springs and a reservoir.
Our final destination today is Peterborough an historic railway town in the southern edge of the Flinders Ranges. It became hugely important as a link between the mines at Broken Hill and the iron and steel processing at Port Pirie. At its height over 100 trains a day we’re passing through the town.
We pop in the Town Carriage Museum which has information panels explaining the towns history.
There are also 2 sleeping compartments that have a ‘movie’ screening at its windows depicting a train journey.
In the Town Hall we walked through various rooms focusing on different historical elements of the town.
We walked up and down the Main Street.
We got excited when we heard the train whistle thinking it could be the Indian Pacific passenger train (Sydney-Perth) but it was just a freight train…
It was then time to make our way to the RV park and settle in for the night.
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