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With many thanks to the Mitsubishi 4WD Club volunteers, we now have  new shower and toilet facilities at our Third Water Campsite. We are already receiving bookings for 2012, so don’t forget to book in early to avoid disappointment!! Follow the link to see pictures of Third Water Campsite.   

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Head over to Peter MacDonald’s blog ‘The Sentiimental Bloke’ to see the spectacular pictures he captured of the train derailment.
In the News

Join Celebrity Chef Vicki Matchett and Craft Beer Expert Michael Jackson for what is a great night out to meet fellow beer lovers and try some new and interesting beers.  Discover the unique qualities of crafted Australian beers coupled with a carefully chosen menu to bring out the flavours of both food and drink. We [...]

Below has been taken directly from the DENR website.
Lake Eyre National Park – current status 2011
As of 27 April 2011
This year will be bigger than 2009 and 2010, and should be the best year since the lake last filled in 1974-76.  The rain events in areas of the Lake Eyre catchment from the remnants of Cyclone Yasi [...]

We are really getting a bit clever now and have installed up to date availability calendars on the www.moolooloo.com website.  Hopefully this will help you plan your upcoming trip to the Flinders with an added element of certainty (regarding dates at least!).
There are separate calendars for Blinman Hut and the Shearer’s Quarters. You will find them on the [...]

After surviving 3 weeks of 40+ degrees, the after affect of cyclone Yasi was 160mls of rain at Moolooloo over 4 days.  By Sunday we were rugged up in jumpers and trackies! Crazy weather conditions. Here are a few snaps for your enjoyment. Shearing had to be put back a week, but can’t really complain as it’s [...]

Get out to your local newsagent and get yourself a copy of this months RM Williams Outback Magazine (Issue 75, Feb/Mar 2011).
In it is a lovely article, ‘Wide Range’, by Liz Harfull about Ian and Di Fargher of Angorichina Station, East of Blinman. You may also spot some other Blinman locals amongst the glossy snaps!
A link to an excerpt of [...]

Below is a link to a flyer promoting the upcoming Port Augusta Family Fun Day
a great initiative by the Port Augusta City Council and the community to raise money for flood victims.
Sunday 6th February 2011
From 12 noon
At Gladstone Square, Port Augusta
Everyone is welcome to attend. 
Port Augusta Family Fun Day Flood Appeal

A very big THANKYOU goes out to the Mitsubishi 4WD club for the enormous amount of work they have done at Moolooloo again this year.  Along with spraying wheel cactus and stabilising a wall in an old building, they erected 3 new verandah’s on the Shearer’s Quarters (see pictures below).  They are a lovely group of [...]

* UPDATE: I recently had the opportunity to do the mine tour with the local School of the Air children who were in Blinman for their Host School Days. It is a truly  fantastic experience that I would thorougly recommend to anyone visiting the area. The children loved it too. We asked the friendly guides [...]

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary latest newsletter can be found here.
An Excerpt From the Ark:
“Exploration Lease EL 4355, held by Marathon Resources, expires today, 10/10/2010. Advocates for the protection of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary were hopeful that 10/10/10 might herald a new era for the iconic sanctuary. Statutory protection for Arkaroola’s spectacular and bio diverse landscapes from mineral [...]

Just letting everyone know that the Blinman Gymkhana has been postponed due to overnight rain.  It is expected that it will be held on one of the upcoming 4 weekends. Stay tuned for updates.
*UPDATE:  Blinman Gymkhana will be held this Saturday, 23rd of October, 2010.

Two fantastic family events in the Flinders Ranges not to be missed this weekend:
ORROROO:
Open Gardens and “A Patisserie of Quilts”
13-17th October, 2010

BLINMAN:
Annual Blinman Gymkhana
16th October, 2010
 
 
No excuses now! Great weather, great events, get the family out and about for a fun weekend!

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We had been listening keenly to weather reports for the past week or so, never knowing whether the forecasters would get it right?!  Yesterday morning we spotted a flock of around 30 Ibis’ on the side of a hill not [...]

DLF Walmesley from Aldgate
A $75 Nuccaleena Cottage accommodation voucher is on its way to you in the mail. Congratulations!!
A very big THANKYOU to everyone who took the time to fill out our eco-friendly accommodation survey, the information collected has been invaluable.  Wishing you all a safe and happy weekend.
Cheers,
The Nuccaleena Cottage Crew!