Moonarie Days Three And Four

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Outside Chance
Outside Chance.

The third morning in Hawker looked overcast and we actually thought it might rain. So we got a late start and did a sightseeing drive up to the Wilpena Pound Resort and then onwards to explore more of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. The weather became sunny by midday and so we ended up in Hawker’s small community pool in the afternoon.

Back to the cliffs of Moonarie on day four. Having climbed what we thought were the two longest and most interesting lines (ones doable for us anyway), we hiked over to the far right side of the amphitheater and climbed the well reputed Outside Chance, a 2-pitch 16. Indeed, the first pitch did not disappoint.

Photos

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
On the drive to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park to do some sightseeing (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
An emu (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Emus outside of Wilpena Pound Resort (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
An emu and a roo (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
A corella bird in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Same bird, different pose (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Hiking to an overlook during our little sightseeing roadtrip (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Cottony flora (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
The viewpoint (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Another corella (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Randomness along the loop drive in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
More Emus in the park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
A closer look (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
A family (Nov. 2023).
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Back to Wilpena Pound Resort (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
Small but sweet community pool in Hawker (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
A restaurant (one of two) in Hawker where you need to let the owner (Bob) know ahead of time that you’re coming so that he can open it up (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
In a repurposed rail station (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Back to the trailhead on the following morning (day four; Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley on the morning commute (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Looking for Outside Chance route (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
And there it is on the right skyline (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Starting the money pitch of Outside Chance; which is actually a pitch above the ground (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley at the tree belay that marks the start of Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Nice exposure as you traverse out (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Looking back at Shirley from the lead (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Excellent pitch (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley about to start (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley staring Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Views from top of pitch 1 (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley on Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Wider angle view (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley nearing the belay station atop Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Pitch 2.  Did not like the direct finish and decided to do the left hand side one (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Starting up pitch 2 (called Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley coming up the Sorcerer’s Apprentice – one of the pitch 2 options to Outside Chance (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
There’s a bolted rap station at the top (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley atop Outside Chance/Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Shirley rapping down (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Almost back on the starting ledge (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Hiking back (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
An anthill or a termite nest?
Outside Chance
The hike down (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Lichen (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Slightly different view of some of the walls of Moonarie (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Down (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
Nearing the trailhead (Nov. 2023).
Outside Chance
One last look (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
On the drive from Hawker back to Adelaide the following morning (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
Watch your speed (Nov. 2023).
Hawker
Pee break (Nov. 2023).
South Australia
Along the drive.  Think it’s a galah (Nov. 2023).

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