Blinman Heritage Mine
Blinman is situated in the northern Flinders Ranges. The Heritage Copper mine was the beginning of the township. A fly over the mine and the township.
Blinman Heritage copper mine
Blinman Mine Tour
After a brief introduction we go on a Mine Tour at Blinman. The stories as told by the guide make for an interesting stopover on a tour of the Finders.
Blinman
The historic and picturesque Blinman, nestled in the central Flinders Ranges, is the highest town in South Australia. The town began with the discovery of copper in 1859 and commencement of mining in 1862. At its peak the population of Blinman was over 1500 . Today this peaceful settlement has a permanent population of just 22, plus residents of the surrounding pastoral properties. Despite its small size, Blinman services include a General Store, Post Office Agency and the North Blinman Hotel with accommodation and dining.
A bit of a mix of photographs and some old video pre HD days so apologies for the quality of those shots, but I did not want to leave them out so as to complete the story.
This is the third in my series of six videos taken during our long weekend visit to the Flinders National Park.
Enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment.
Best watched in 720p mode.
As always just having a bit of fun and sharing the sites of South Australia that we have visited.
Take care and stay safe.
Blinman Heritage Mine Underground Experience
This video shows our Underground Experience at Blinman Heritage Mine. Taken on May 2015.
Heritage Blinman Mine Underground Experience
Blinman and Beyond.
Part five of the Outback Australia series by Noel Leeder made twenty years ago, Blinman and Beyond is about the most northerly town in the arid far north of South Australia, where intrepid explorers way back discovered copper mineralisation and built a copper mine and smelter of advanced design for it's time. Sadly, the orebody proved to be quite small and the operation ceased after about sixty years of operation. The tiny town of Blinman now survives on visitors to the beautiful but stark North Flinders region - a tiny pub provides a most welcome beer in this remote and, otherwise, very arid township. Great viewing!
Blinman Hotel Flinders Ranges
Short film clip put together by Born Free Photography
Interview Blinman
Blinman is a town deep in the Flinders Ranges, in the mid north of South Australia. It is very small but has the claim of being the highest surveyed town in South Australia. The town is self sufficient or reliant making it quite different to most outback towns you might be use to seeing.
Bush Slam - Blinman
Amidst the red dust and blackened remnants of a copper mine, 18 people eke out a living in this tiny northern Flinders Ranges settlement. Alison Croggon, novelist and poet, connects with the past through collectibles and ephemera, while John Kinsella draws inspiration from the 'edges'.
Blinman and Beyond.
Part five of the Outback Australia series by Noel Leeder made twenty years ago, Blinman and Beyond is about the most northerly town in the arid far north of South Australia, where intrepid.
This video shows our Underground Experience at Blinman Heritage Mine. Taken on May 2015.
Bunyeroo Gorge
This is a trip through the Bunyeroo Gorge which also has some stunning scenery with views of Heysen & ABS ranges along with its impressive views to Wilpena Pound's Razorback Ridge from the lookouts. The gorge albeit rather short meanders its way through sharp sawtooth ridges of resistant quartzite. Bunyeroo Gorge is on the Bunyeroo Creek nestled amongst mountains such as Mount Rupert (556m), Mount Abrupt (818m) and The Guardian (613m).
A bit of a mix of photographs and some old video pre HD days so apologies for the quality of those shots, but I did not want to leave them out so as to complete the story.
This is the fifth in my series of six videos taken during our long weekend visit to the Flinders National Park. The gorge lies inside the National Park and the ‘Corridors through Time’ Geological Trail has been established through this Gorge as well which interprets the geological history of the area. Interpretive signs are located at significant points throughout the gorge. Once again the music has been provided by an Australian artists and i have given credit at the end and listed the songs.
Enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment.
Best watched in 720p mode.
As always just having a bit of fun and sharing the sites of South Australia that we have visited.
Take care and stay safe.
Burra Town
Staying in the Clare Valley and this is a visit to the town of Burra. In this video we take a look at the Bon Accord Mine and the museum as well as some of the historic sites in Burra. If you have watched the video on Mintaro and the one on the Monster Mine this will complete the circle totally.
Burra is an easy 30min drive from Clare and well worth the visit if you are in the valley area. The Burra Heritage Passport system of a key and guide book enables visitors to explore and discover sites of historical significance at their leisure. We only did some of the sites but it is worthwhile if you are staying a few days to do the tour. Available seven days a week from the Burra and Goyder Visitor Centre.
Best watched in HD.
As always just having a bit of fun and sharing the sites of South Australia that we have visited.
Take care and stay safe.
Flinders Ranges Wildlife and Heritage Tour
Our tour of the Flinders Ranges, where we saw the unique Apostle Birds in the wild and the cute little Achidna, before visiting Blinman Mines for an underground tour. Music credit: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Copper mine
A copper mine in my state.
YOUR4X4 Episode 145: Flinders Ranges - Parachilna to Arkaroola
Dusty rocky trails, barren landscapes, tales of hardship, destiny and luck and plenty of misfortune make up this episode as we trek from Parachilna towards Arkaroola via Nuccaleena Mine, Blinman and the Blinman Mine.
We see numerous ruins along the way, discover hidden tales of the Cornish miners who worked and died in this remote and inhospitable region and we finish our days travel at the oasis of Arkaroola, a resort nestled deep with the rocky ranges of the Flinders.
Blinman, Flinders Ranges and Outback, South Australia
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25-Part 7 SA Adventure Eurelia, Abandoned Rail Town.
After Blinman we head off to Burra. On our way there we come across Euralia. A old Rail Town now virtually Abandoned. Enjoy.