Arno Bay

Just relaxing

From Wallaroo, it’s off on one of our longer drives – Arno Bay via Adelaide, Port Pirie and Whyalla. Once we are on the west side of the Spencer Gulf and on the Eyre Peninsula, the landscape is noticeably drier, with evidence of the latest wheat harvest remaining as stubble in the paddocks.

It’s 37° and very still as we pull into the Arno Bay Caravan Park. As luck has it, we snaffle the last available site, and find out that caravan accommodation at Cowell (45km before Arno Bay) is 100% occupied. This prompts us to book ahead for our next stops at Coffin Bay, Streaky Bay and Ceduna. The grey nomads are definitely on the move!

The park is absolute beach front and next to the jetty. Our site is a corner block, a bit of a squeeze for Matilda’s 20’6” body. Another site is available for our second night’s stay, so a quick move is made as soon as it’s vacated.

Tony and Sam

We are here on the evening when Steve (owner), Tony and Sam (helpers) serve up dinner comprising two crumbed whiting fillets, two crumbed prawns, chips and salad for $12. Irresistible! Most of the park occupants take up the offer, and gather in the newly constructed shed, the roof of which was completed just the previous day. The customer oriented Steve is doing a great job around the park to provide the amenities that caravaners and campers appreciate.

Jetty fishing yields six good sized tommy ruffs, no crabs, and too many striped trumpeters (not good for eating) which are tossed back.

That’s it! Time for a bourbon.