4 Stray Katz: Pildappa Rock and Gawler Ranges NP

6 Mar 2015

Pildappa Rock and Gawler Ranges NP

On top of Pildappa Rock

Lots of BIG rocks abound this part of the Eyre Peninsula and they are magnificent. We saw Podana, Big Wudinna, Turtle Rock and Pildappa on day one (and camped under Pildappa Rock, a huge wave like rock that we could easily climb. It was full of craters and rocky ledges, which the kids loved exploring.

Gawler Ranges NP was a highlight, amazing rock formations (Organ Pipes were spectacular), and abundant wildlife. The kangaroos were everywhere and the kids loved spotting them, ('Kang Roo - two, free, four' - was Jackson's saying of the day). However, the best moment was when we stopped for a blue tongue lizard who did not want to move from the road, Daniel beeped the horn but he did not budge. We then saw a huge wedge tailed eagle who had been stalking the lizard, it flew away after we disturbed the scene. However, the lizard got very angry with Daniel when he tired to move it along with a stick so we could pass, its tongue was very aggressive! Anyway it was a very impressive scene, made all the better by the few kangaroos who waited near the side of the road to watch the spectacle!