Black Head – Gerroa – New South Wales – Australia

Black Head at Gerroa on the South Coast of New South Wales is a picturesque and tranquil part of the coastline, making it very popular with artists and photographers.

It is the perfect place to relax and let nature wash away the stresses of a busy life. The sight and sound of the waves breaking on the rocky shore in the warm autumn sun rejuvenates the spirit.

Over the last month I have been filming the changing faces of Black Head as part of a digital download series of nature inspired relaxation videos. Some days the sea was as calm as a mill pond, the next a raging torrent crashing against the rocky outcrops.

Black Head is definitely worth a visit if you are travelling the South Coast.

Lyndhurst Area – South Australia

At the junction of the Oodnadatta and Strzelecki Tracks around 600 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia, is the small community of Lyndhurst.

Described as the ‘southern gateway to the deserts’, it is the last town on the sealed road and the outer reach of mobile phone reception.

The start of the true outback!

There are many interesting sites around Lyndhurst such as the old Ghan rail siding sheds and town cemetery.

Venture a little further north up the Oodnadatta Track to view the spectacularly coloured Ochre Pits or to explore the old ghost town of Farina.

Travel five minutes up the Strzelecki Track to view the intricate talc stone carvings of local identity Talc Alf.

All are easily accessed, with care, in a 2wd vehicle. If you would like to experience a taste of the outback, make Lyndhurst your next destination.

Abercrombie River – New South Wales – Australia

This month we leave the red sands and isolation of the outback to visit part of the Murray – Darling Basin in New South Wales.

On the road linking Goulburn and Oberon is a crossing of the Abercrombie River, and during a recent trip we took a short break in this peaceful bushland setting.

I didn’t have my usual camera equipment with me, but I did have my little Panasonic TA-20 pocket video camera.

I hope this video shows what can be achieved using a basic video camera and some thoughtful shot planning.

The Painted Desert Road – South Australia

The Painted Desert Road is one of South Australia’s least travelled outback roads, linking the Cooper Pedy/Oodnadatta road with the Stuart highway.

Meandering through ancient rolling hills to open desert with spectacularly coloured mesas and cliffs, this area is a photographer’s delight.

The road is on private station property with camping and basic bush style accommodation at Arckaringa Station. 08 8670 7992

If you’re keen to get off the beaten track and experience the beauty and isolation of outback Australia, this road is a must!

Outback Christmas – 2012

‘Outback Christmas’ is a collage of video images I have taken through 2011/12 of the far north of South Australia.

I have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of ‘Silent Night’ utilizing a variety of synthesizers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australia.

Thank you for reading my blogs, liking my Facebook page and viewing my video creations.

Have a Merry Christmas, best wishes for the New Year.

 

The Oodnadatta Track – South Australia

The Oodnadatta Track in South Australia has become the main outback link road between the Flinders Ranges and Uluru.
It is one of a trilogy of iconic South Australian tracks along with the Strzelecki and Birdsville.

The Oodnadatta is undoubtedly the most interesting and picturesque. It roughly follows the now unused rail line, with many heritage buildings and bridges along the way for outback travellers to explore.

Well known outback identity Adam Plate named the section of track between Marree and Marla the ‘Oodnadatta Track’ in 1980.
As a member of the Oodnadatta Progress Association, Adam was instrumental in the upgrade of the track, resulting in a huge increase in tourism.
He also travelled the area erecting the famous pink and white oil drum lid signs which advise tourists of interesting and historical sites.

The Cooper Creek at Innamincka – South Australia

At this time of year many Australians are making plans for their summer camping holidays.

The cooling sea breezes draw many to coastal regions, while the more adventurous head to the bush and mountains areas.

Summer is not the time to visit the outback, as the scorching heat is not only very uncomfortable, but extremely dangerous.

For me, this is the time of year to start planning next year’s outback trips.

I would like to share with you a camping spot definitely on my list for next year, the famous Cooper Creek at Innamincka.

There are some beautiful camping spots on the Cooper Creek in the Innamincka Regional Reserve, but my favourite is the town common.

This beautiful oasis surrounded by desert is a ‘must see’ if you are visiting far north South Australia.