Check out from our room meant that we had to leave our bags in a designated area in reception. It’s very organised with a sign informing us of the shuttle bus pick up time for our flight. It had been raining so the temperature was milder than the last few mornings. 

Souvenir shopping was on the agenda before our planned activity with Mark Olive and his Masterclass.

We wandered around the town centre and purchased our souvenirs before deciding to walk up to the viewing dune in the centre of the resort.

It was time to go to Mark Olive’s presentation which was relocated to the Arnguli restaurant because of the earlier rain. This activity was part of NAIDOC week and he said that it was the coldest NAIDOC week that he can remember.

We managed to get front row seats again as been our luck for most of our tours! The masterclass was very engaging and samples of bush foods were passed around the audience to sniff and/or taste before finishing with a fusion ravioli. Mark also has a restaurant at the Sydney Opera House called Mark by Midden that may be on the cards in the future. 

Mangata bistro was chosen for lunch with pastas and Chilli margaritas consumed.

A walk to the viewing platform dune follows the red dirt paths across the resort.

Sails in the Desert is another area of the resort and the after walking around the reception area the Walpa Bar enticed us for dessert and last cocktails.

Although it was unfortunate that we had mostly cloudy weather, the green in this environment was uncommon and a pleasure to see. 

The coach arrived on time and sadly it was time to leave. A visit to this part of the country is highly recommended!

Goodbye