Download the Explorer’s Way Map Journey through the heart of Australia’s outback The breathtaking scenery of the outback is beautifully entwined with the history of our state along the Explorers Way. The 3000 kilometre journey from Adelaide to Darwin takes you through one of South Australia’s famous wine regions – the Clare Valley – before making its…
Australia’s largest Salt lake – 144km long & 77km wide and at 15.2 metres below sea level, it is the lowest point in Australia. This 1,228,000 hectare remote and arid Park includes all of Lake Eyre North and the Tirari Desert, conserving the desert wilderness. Lake Eyre is a dry salt lake that occasionally floods…
Witjira National Park and The Simpson Desert – The 776,900ha Park is located 160km north of Oodnadatta. It features the Dalhousie Thermal Mound Springs, the largest, most active artesian springs in Australia as well as the Mt Dare homestead complex. The Parks mainly consist of desert landscapes, gibber plains, sand dunes, salt pans, flat-topped mesa hills…
Oodnadatta Track – The 619km track from Marree to Marla follows the route of the explorer John McDouall Stuart. It is an unsealed road with sandy patches which can become impassable after rain
Oodnadatta is an historic centre that has retained its outback character. Its crossroads were once thronged with drovers, cameleers, goldminers and Aboriginal people and the outpost became a rollicking railhead when the transcontinental railway ceased its construction in 1891. Until completed in 1929, mail, freight and travellers were carried six days on camel back to…
This is SA’s smallest village with a population of 12, its attraction being a unique bush pub. From the junction, the road 202kms north to Oodnadatta follows the ancient Aboriginal trade route, famous for its permanent springs. Camel trains and cattlemen passed this way, as did the Overland Telegraph Line from Port Augusta to Darwin…
Some of Australia’s most spectacular breakaway country has taken over 80 million years to evolve from the time of the ancient inland sea. This area has eroded away over time, and combined with the leaching of minerals from the soil, create this magical area where colours change during the day, making it a photographer’s delight.
Learn about mining and living underground in Coober Pedy with our informative tour and experienced guides. Visit our museum, enjoy a stone cutting demonstration and journey dep into the earth. See how Coober Pedy residents live with a walk through our underground house and learn all about mining in one of the oldest mines in…
Tom’s Opal Mine is an authentic Opal Mine worked in the 80’s and 90’s. It is now a display mine showcasing underground workings with opal seams visible throughout. We invite you to visit and join us for a Guided or Self-Guided tour. Guided Tour Times are 10am and 1:30pm Daily. Open 9am to 4pm (March…
An on-site Opal mine tour is the highlight of your stay at Riba’s. It is offered every evening for guests and visitors. Contact Details ADDRESS: 1811 William Creek Road Coober Pedy, S.A. 5723 PHONE: (08) 8672 5614 EMAIL: ribas@camp-underground.com.au WEBSITE: http://www.camp-underground.com.au/
