After we left the Kanyaka Homestead Ruins there were several more ruins of homes. We arrived in Hawker in need of cold refreshments, before heading to Wilpena Pound.
Wedgetail Eagle.
The sign for Wilson Historic Site. The township of Wilson was proclaimed in 1881.
By January 1884, Wilson had 3 stores, a Chapel, a school, a saddler, a butcher,
a blacksmith, a carpenter and a builder, the Hotel and a branch of the
Commercial Bank.
This roadside ruins include the former Wilson's stationmaster’s residence,
stone walls, and historic information panels.
Another ruin amongst the Salvation Jane.
On our way to Hawker and Wilpena Pound.
Another ruin in this inhospitable place.
The Salvation Jane flowering up the hillside.
Welcome to Hawker.
A shady spot to park the Spyder.
The Flinders Food Co. was a busy little place.
Ice coffee, no ice or ice cream.
However, they have the most amazing Wagon Wheels.
Nearly to Wilpena Pound.
The Red Wild Hops. They were introduced to arid Australia around the mid-1800s,
famously spread via the saddlebags of Afghan camel drivers.
Nice warm sunny afternoon on our way to Wilpena Pound.
I took hundreds of photos of the Salvation Jane.
We stopped at the Arkaba Lookout to take photos.
View from the Arkaba Lookout.
Another view from Arkaba Lookout.
Entry into a property along the way. The eagle looks great.
There were cattle grids crossing the road with warning signs that
indicated there were no fences to keep in roaming stock.
Views of Wilpena Pound.
The views are stunning.
Nearly there.
Wilpena Pound Attractions.
Another cattle grid.
Views of Wilpena Pound.
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