Comments on: The Dutchman’s Stern Hike! Southern Flinders Ranges, South Australia

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:00:23 +0000

Haha, the beautiful landscapes make it MUCH easier to be slow, Lydia – because I’m always stopping to admire the view!! Besides, it’s easy to be a slow hiker when you’re basically lazy like me 😀

By: Lydia Smith

Lydia Smith — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:12:43 +0000

Every where in Australia is beautiful. Reading about the Dutchman Stern now makes me feel like I’ve missed a lot. How can you be a slow hiker when you have these beautiful landscapes for training?? The Kangaroos though, they seem to be saying hi to me. I’d love to visit Australia. Your posts are always in depth showing the beauty of the country.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:47:48 +0000

In reply to Cindy Collins.

Haha, kangaroos are pretty commonplace in this area Cindy! In fact, you’d be REALLY unlucky if you didn’t see more than one! But the eagles were worth the whole climb 😀

By: Cindy Collins

Cindy Collins — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 06:44:14 +0000

I love a good hike and this hike definitely looks like one I need to add to the bucket list. I don’t think it matters how long it takes to complete as long as you complete. How awesome that you saw kangaroos and Wedge-tailed Eagles. Any hike is always better combined with wildlife spotting. The views are pretty spectacular which makes it worth it. Thanks for sharing.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:27:54 +0000

In reply to Rachel Elizabeth.

My hiking abilities aren’t that impressive, Rachel – it takes me at least twice the time it’d take a ‘normal’ hiker, if there is such a thing! Photography is my secret weapon – whenever I need a break (which is quite frequently) I stop to take a photo!!!

By: Rachel Elizabeth

Rachel Elizabeth — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:27:58 +0000

A 4.2 km climb is impressive!! I’m super bad at hiking, so I think I’d definitely need to train before attempting this one. Those views are worth it, though. I also love your kangaroo photos! Very cute.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:14:50 +0000

In reply to Megan Jerrard.

Don’t tell me I’ve got another contender for the ‘world’s slowest hiker’ title, Meg!!! Don’t leave the shoulder season too late though – it can get pretty hot up that way before summer hits!!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:11:31 +0000

In reply to Shruti Prabhu.

Just as well I’m a slow hiker, Shruti – otherwise my kangaroo pic wouldn’t have had that awesome late afternoon lighting 😀 Glad I’m not the only one to find a deep gorge plunge scary!!

By: Megan Jerrard

Megan Jerrard — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 03:59:46 +0000

I love reading summit / trail log books too! Some of them are very dull, but you get the quirky book from time to time which has some incredibly entertaining responses :D! The hike of Dutchman’s Stern summit looks beautiful, and we’re birders so right up our alley! I’m glad to hear that it isn’t so much difficult as lengthy – I can do length, I just do it slowly :D! Can’t wait to spend time hiking the Flinders Ranges – hopefully in shoulder season later this year just before summer hits 🙂

By: Shruti Prabhu

Shruti Prabhu — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:27:30 +0000

I had never heard of the Dutchman’s Stern before. It looks amazing! Love the shot of the Kangaroos. Perfect lighting. The scary bit does sound scary to me. Ever-present danger of plunging down a gorge is sure to give me nightmares.