Cape Crawford to Daly Waters


It’s Friday 13th so we decided not to get on the road too early. So instead we jumped in a Robinson R44 helicopter and went for a spin to a local attraction called the lost city. 


It’s not really a lost city but an amazing area of rock formations that came to be during the volcanic period and has weathered with water and wind action over millennia. 


We landed in the middle of them and our helicopter pilot guided us around and pointed out some features, explained the geology and showed us some flora and fauna. A great start to the day.



Then on the bike for nearly 300km of mainly straight roads to our destination Daly Waters.

The road is mainly straight and the first 150km was single track and then we came to about 20km of roadworks were we were diverted onto a wide dirt road bypass.


Then it was smooth sailing along a wide dual carriageway in perfect condition.

Daly Waters is an historic village centred around the pub.



 There is live entertainment every night . Quite a collection of memorabilia and what have you, everything from banknotes to bras and knickers and it now has a kapai kiwis sticker!



There is a brilliant little collection across the road and if you’re a motorbike or Holden fan you’re in heaven






Comments

  1. CliveSeptember 14, 2024 at 2:09 AM

    That was gutsy. Robinsons don't have a great safety rating ...
    The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said their design meant they were uniquely risky in mountainous terrain and weather conditions common in New Zealand.
    Robinson R22, R44, and R66 models have been involved in approximately 1,762 aviation accidents or incidents globally. Of these, 436 were fatal crashes. Robinson R22 crashes – 1,045 total incidents; 192 fatal. Robinson R44 crashes – 662 total incidents; 218 fatal.

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    1. MarkSeptember 14, 2024 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks for that information live. I was actually aware of the track record in NZ but also aware of the workhorse reputation they have in OZ. Maybe the lack of mountainous terrain here. Oh and it was Friday 13th so what could possibly have gone wrong

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