Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
Pine forests, Paris Creek district, South Australia
Two of the important industries in the Paris Creek district are dairying and forestry. There are many dairy farms in this part of the Mt Lofty Ranges in South Australia.The pine forests in this area are also important industries.
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
While travelling the southern Mt Lofty Ranges last year I was delighted with the few photos I took in the Paris Creek area which is just north west of Strathalbyn. Thispart of the Adelaide Hills is great farming land with reasonably reliable rainfall most years. When I took these photos the pastures were still quite green despite the few really hot days we had already experienced.
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
One of the main agricultural pursuits in this district is dairying. Quite near to where I took these photos is the well known BD Farm, an organic dairy produce factory. There is quite a few fruit orchards in the district too, and further west one can visit extensive pine forest plantations.
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
In some of my photos you might see a purple haze in the paddocks or on the hills. This is colour comes from the flower of the introduced weed, Salvation Jane, also known in parts of Australia as Paterson’s Curse. Most farmers do not like this pest plant because it taints to meat of sheep. Apiarists don’t mind it because their bees produce good honey from the flowers, and artists, photographers and tourists enjoy seeing the amazing hues it brings to the hills.
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges South Australia
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges
Last year I had a few week’s work based at Strathalbyn, about a half hour’s drive from my home. The job involved doing a courier round delivering parcels and papers in the district.
Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
Part of my daily rounds involved driving through the beautiful Paris Creek district just north west of Strathalbyn. At that time of the year the rolling hills of the southern Mt. Lofty Ranges were lush and green. I couldn’t resist taking along my camera and getting a few shots to share here on this blog.
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Paris Creek, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia
A visit to Loxton, South Australia
River Murray at Loxton, South Australia
Last week I drove to my old home town of Loxton in the Riverland district of South Australia. I grew up on a farm a few miles south east of the town and later moved into the town itself for a few years. I attended the local Loxton High School in the early 1960s. I visit the town from time to time to visit family. My parents used to live there (until they passed away) and now a brother of mine and two sisters-in-law still live there.
Australian Pelican, River Murray, Loxton
Last week I attended the funeral of the mother of a school friend of mine. After the funeral I visited one of my sisters-in-law for the afternoon. Before heading home I did a little birding down by the River Murray.
River Murray at Loxton, South Australia
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Next time I visit I must take more photos around this beautiful river town.
Lunch at Salt Creek, South Australia
A salt lake, Coorong National Park, South Australia
On our way home from our recent holiday in Robe, South Australia we stopped at Salt Creek. We took a short diversion road from the main highway and drove into the Coorong National Park. We stopped at a small picnic ground there so we could sit down at a picnic table in the scrub. While we were there I took a short five minute stroll along the walking trail shown in the photo. This is one of many walking tracks in this national park. We have often talked of camping here for a few days and doing some of the walks.
Walking trail, Coorong National Park.