Thursday 26th Feb 2015 - Moonta

Have left Marion Bay and are now heading North on the Scenic Drive up to Corny Point for the first stage of our day today.  Only 3 minutes on the road and there is a mother Emu crossing the road without a care in the world.  With her are 2 chicks, also not too fussed about us being there.  Sitting on the north west tip of Yorke Peninsula, Corny Point is a comfortable three hour drive from Adelaide. This delightful seaside town offers great surfing and boat fishing, beautiful north-facing swimming beaches and bays that are perfect for the family.  (This information was in the brochure, unfortunately we didn't see any of it as we drove through.) A magnificent day and approx 22 degrees at the moment.  Morning Tea at Point Turton which overlooks the beautiful blue waters and white beaches of stunning Hardwicke Bay where the peninsula's 'leg' meets its 'foot'. The sheltered waters are near-perfect for year round boating, sailing, windsurfing, diving and fishing. The jetty at Point Turton was built in 1876 to ship out the local barley, and stone; the quarrying of stone ended in 1917. After this, the jetty was used for a number of reasons including the shipment of grain, superphosphate, heavy freight and local provisions. The jetty today is popular with fishers and used for unloading the local catches of salmon and prawns. The old quarry site is now the Point Turton Caravan Park, adjacent to the boat ramp and jetty.  On to Minlaton where we filled with fuel before heading to Port Victoria for lunch overlooking the beach. Have decided to stay at Moonta Bay CP for 2 nights right on the beach.  Stunning sunset tonight and off shopping with Maree tomorrow while the guys try to catch some squid and blue swimmer crabs.....fingers crossed.

 Mum Emu and chicks on the road to Corny Point

 Pelican watching at the Boat Ramp at Point Turton at morning tea.

 

Magnificent Sunset at Moonta Bay Caravan Park looking towards the Jetty