We’re in Ceduna, they say, the oyster capitol of SA (or is it the world). Bought enough with us from Smoky Bay so no local purchase. We’ve come up the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula starting at Coffin Bay and dropped into most of the bays/towns along the way. There is some beautiful scenery but most importantly there are endless supplies of fabulous oysters. Prices range from 11.00 per dozen (shucked) down to 6.00 not opened. Had to buy a shucking tool (and learn how to use it without destroying hands). We’ve also overnighted in a couple of free camps and met a range of fellow travellers.
Parked up in Coffin Bay then surrounded by Barrys (3), Sue, Judy, Leslie, Anne, Ian, Sue, Geoff
Filled the tank in Streaky Bay at $1.61, the dearest so far (116 litres, you do the math). We’re averaging 22.5l per 100km even with 60 – 70 km /hr winds hamering us most of Monday and Tuesday. We have opted to van park yesterday and today to prepare for the Eyre Highway/Nullarbor crossing ie top up water, fuel, tyres, laundry, food etc. Ceduna is on the water and quite an interesting place. Very large and very obvious indigenous population and from what I’ve seen a very active police presence, but everything seems very expensive. Like 1 litre of milk $2.55 at the supermarket.
The Eyre, like the Yorke is predominantly a grain growing area but the Eyre adds a very large oyster and fishing industry. We continue to be amazed at the magnitude of the grain storage facilties. The coastline is spectacular and it would rival the Great Ocean Road if not for the fact that you have to venture off the main road and onto some very second class dirt roads to see it.
Very windy, top soil everywhere.
Ducky in Elliston
The Nullarbor beckons!
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Hi Jude & Barry,
We are enjoying reading (and envying!!!) your trip so far…. sounds amazing and looks even better with the great pics. Since the trip to the Adelaide Hills we have not gone very far at all… but we are trying hard… get away every week at least for a couple of days! ( Still trying to reach that magical 10 thous kms with our Diversion!
Have a great trip,
Cheers
Marilyn & Kim