Waking up at midnight, I was greeted by a clear sky filled with a breathtaking display of stars—one of those moments that makes camping truly special.
The day began early, with the sun rising at 6:30am and Dan already busy preparing breakfast at the camp. After queuing for a much-needed shower, I felt refreshed and ready for our final day of the tour. Breakfast was a hearty serving of eggs and bacon, which everyone enjoyed. The line for coffee was long, but eventually, we all managed to get our morning fix.
While the camp was being packed up, Diana and Alex took a stroll around the campground. They discovered several koalas resting low in the trees, making it easy for the group to gather and snap some fantastic photos of the ones that were awake and active.
Once everything was loaded up, we headed into town for a quick stop to refuel and grab another coffee. Energized, we set off on a ‘bush’ walk along the shore of Port Lincoln, taking in the natural beauty of the area.
After our walk, we made our way towards the ferry. Lunch was the usual wraps, enjoyed before boarding. The ferry ride marked the next stage of our journey, as we left behind the Flinders Ranges and reflected on the adventures of the past days.
We rested on the ferry, watching an ancient Australian tv show on re-run - there’s no mobile reception out here. Once we’d crossed the Spencer gulf, we were on the final drive back to Adelaide for the New Year celebrations.
In the outskirts of Adelaide, we pulled into a service station for a toilet break. We’re all hungry and so order Subway, which takes ages to arrive, Dan wanted to get back, and is not pleased that we’ve taken so long!
We arrive back at Adelaide bus station, which concluded our tour. We say goodbye to everyone and hike back to the Riviera hotel.
Since it’s New Year’s Eve, we take a walk down to the riverfront for the celebrations and fireworks. We aren’t able to make it into the river front party as it’s full, but we get lucky finding an outside table nearby. We order champagne and welcome in the new year!
