March 23rd-25th, 2012- North Shields Caravan Park- Port Lincoln

Friday morning saw us make the short trip to North Shield Caravan Park just north of Port Lincoln. Our early trip into Port Lincoln turned out to be wasted as the auto electrician we were supposed to meet hadn't showed up for work that morning. They weren't sure when or if he was coming in so we headed off to the caravan park showing up really early. Fortunately our sites were already vacant so we could move in. Nice roomy caravan sites and a very easy going staff. The caravan park is perched right on the ocean with small cliffs dropping down to the beach.

We did some cleaning before heading into Port Lincoln for a drive and a bit of shopping. Checked out Puckridge Park Lookout on our way home but wasn't worth the effort as trees blocked the view. Headed back to the caravan park where we had a good phone conversation with Justine.

Saturday morning we did a bit more cleaning and some odd jobs around the caravan. After lunch we took a drive into Port Lincoln with the Ransleys. Stopped in at Austar Seafood where we got some great bargains on seafood. We then drove North to Tumby Bay for some sight seeing which was about 50KM north of where we were staying. Was a cute little sea town. Got some cute pictures of paintings on the Art Centre along beach there. As in much of South Australia the beach was ruined by the huge piles of seaweed. Lots of old buildings and houses along the seashore. Took a back road back to the caravan park.

Sunday was a big cleanup day. We gave the caravan a good clean inside and out. We finally took a walk down to the waterfront and the local Jetty. Quite a nice area but unfortunately much of it is covered in seaweed again. Got some neat shots of the jetty.

After lunch we took a drive into Port Lincoln and gave the car a good wash as well. Sandra gave Carol a hair cut before we invited the Ransleys over to watch Sunday afternoon Rugby League. They are having all sorts of problems still with their TV/Antennae.

Can't say that Port Lincoln and area is the most exciting place to visit. Wouldn't bother coming this way again should we pass through South Australia. We have probably been spoilt by our experiences in West Australia.