Report by Craig Jarvis
The day started with digging the wheelies (and everyone else) out of a picturesque but difficult camp site on the Finke River. Lots of sand to keep everyone stationary. The day took us along the track out of the Finke River Gorge into Aboriginal Land on the way to Hermannsburg. The Finke River and surrounding cliffs were a sight to behold with so many photo opportunities it was hard to contain oneself.
After a smoko stop at Hermannsburg, the convoy took off to Palm Valley along some 4WD tracks. Again photo opportunities galore. Palm Valley must be one of the most spectacular places in Central Oz. All of us went for a hike or a wheel up the valley and all the wheelies got into the valley a fair way.
The day ended with the drive to Ellery Big Hole where camp was struck in pretty smart time. The fines ran thick and fast as Trevor read out numerous 20¢ offences around a huge campfire. First thing in the morning, Dr. Ian plunged himself into the chilly waters of the “hole” which had everyone wondering whether we needed a trip psychiatrist as well.