Today was an early start. I woke up about 5am and it was easier to keep warm by packing up and then moving along. The path goes on station tracks then onto local roads as it continues to go down to the town of Crystal Brook. Today marks the last day of walking on the Flinders Ranges. Its recognised that the ranges start at Crystal Brook. 
It has been a rewarding experience and one that I have enjoyed. Even though today there was a lot of farm lands that is looking green and lush there are still pockets of hills that are sparsely treed and covered in spinifex. A taste of things to come in the north. 
The highlight of the day is to finally drop off the roads and follow Crystal Brook through the last of the hills. The Brook was named because of the crystal clear waters flowing. None today but the walk was magic with lots of birds and big trees. As you get towards Crystal Brook town it degenerates a little but from Bowman Park (48 hour free RV parking) to the Wilkins Highway its a magic walk.
Got into Crystal Brook about 2pm. Booked into the pub for the night. Did a bit of shopping and had a shower. No laundry handy don't want to go back out the caravan park. Will need to move on tomorrow so no time to look around crystal Brook. It looks more interesting than Melrose, would have liked a zero here.
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