YUNTA TO WAUKARINGA
THE route starts at Yunta on the Barrier Hwy, which is an ideal
place to fuel up and grab any last-minute supplies. Directly
opposite the BP service station is the start of the gravel road
(Tea Tree Rd) that heads north to Waukaringa Ruins. It’s not
an all-weather road, but it’s clearly signposted at the start and
will be marked either open or closed in sections; from Yunta
to Arkaroola, from Arkaroola to Copley, and from Arkaroola to
Innamincka. As this route peels off just beyond Waukaringa
Ruins, you’ll only need to concern yourself with the southern
section of the road being open (if in doubt, call 1300 361 033).
The undulating 35km road to Waukaringa was in pretty good
nick the last time we drove it, but it sees quite a few trucks and
can develop a few washouts and corrugations if it’s been a while
between grading sessions. It’s advisable to air down your tyres at
the startpoint, as you’ll be on unsealed roads/tracks from here to
Hawker anyway.
Waukaringa Ruins consists of the crumbling old hotel,
remnants of the old post office and some footings from other
buildings that made up the goldmining settlement, which wasBackroads will send
you through workingSharing the gravel with pastoral properties.
a few trucks on the
way to Waukaringa.
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