We have done it! Up early and off to see the river mouth entering the southern ocean. After starting at Albury and Dartmouth Dam we have faithfully followed the river all the way to where it flows out into the ocean here in South Australia at a place called Goolwa.
We left Murray Bridge and travelled via Tailem Bend to Wellington. This is where the river becomes Lake Alexandrina before flowing into the ocean at Goolwa. There is a very pretty little town called Maling on the shores of the lake.
At Goolwa we crossed by bridge onto Hindmarsh Island and following the signs we eventually came to a place where we could see the river meeting the sea. Magical.
Leaving Goolwa we continued along the coast to Victor Harbour and then went to Cape Jervis. This is where the big ferry leaves to go to Kangaroo Island. We watched one leaving and another arriving and picked up their price list.
Next to the ferry terminal was a lighthouse. I presume it is the Cape Jervis lighthouse. No signs visible.
We took a bit of a cooks tour on the way back to base. We went through Myponga, Wilunga, Meadows, Strathalbyn and back to Murray Bridge.
I spent the day thinking that all good rally car drivers must come from South Australia. Our entire day was up and down rather large hills. The recommended speeds went from 25 - 75 km through the various twists and turns. Forget two for one deals. This state has more bends per kilometre than even New Zealand!
Arriving home we find that the local speedway is very close to the caravan park and we can hear they are having a meeting tonight! Too tired to attend. What a shame, could probably have walked to it. But I do wonder if I could watch yet more cars going around bends!!!
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