by Leigh Redding | Jun 29, 2022 | Backyard to Sea, Current
I left the Mannum caravan park, having washed my clothes and my body, and resupplied food and fuel for my stove. Most nights I cook on the fire, although with winter having set in, I thought it wise to have my stove as a backup for those truly sodden days; which...
by Leigh Redding | Jun 9, 2022 | Backyard to Sea, Current
At Morgan the river turns south, diverting from its original westerly heading that it has been following for thousands of kilometres from the river’s headwaters in Kosciuszko National Park. Tectonic activity millions of years ago caused the river to be diverted...
by Leigh Redding | Jun 4, 2022 | Backyard to Sea, Current
From Renmark, I began to travel further into South Australia, and this was reflected in the landscape. The sandstone cliffs of ever-varying earthy tones continued appearing along the edges of the water; often pinballing the river from side to side off ancient river...
by Leigh Redding | May 21, 2022 | Backyard to Sea, Current
From Robinvale to Mildura, I passed through some beautiful country, River red gum lined banks with Mallee country surrounding the strip of riparian vegetation. Hattah-Kulkyne National park houses much of this remainate beauty which became increasingly sparse as I...
by Leigh Redding | May 11, 2022 | Backyard to Sea, Current
A rare barista coffee and bagel started my day in Swanhill, before launching my boat and paddling away from this urban landscape. Feeling clean and fueled by town food, I set out paddling solo and eager to return to the sparsely populated river realm I had become...
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