IN THIS beautiful sun-drenched country, find your own spirit of adventure.
Take the route known as the Adventure Way. Here are some of the fascinating sights in store as you travel further west. Not far from Eulo is the Currawinya National Park, home to more than 200 species of birdlife and also home to bilbies that have been released into the wild within a feral animal free area. Currawinya features two large lakes which are just 3km apart yet one is a saltwater lake while the other holds fresh water.
Once back on the Adventure Way, see Lake Bindegolly National Park 34km east of Thargomindah. This is a habitat for waterbirds and migratory bird species, and features a number of nature walks.
Further west, take the opportunity to visit the historic Noccundra Hotel, which was built in 1882 (it’s 20km off the Bulloo Developmental Highway). The pub is adjacent to the Wilson River, where camping is free and the fish are plentiful.
Cameron Corner is where the State of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet. See the Interpretive Centre, which contains information on the world’s longest fence – the Dingo Barrier Fence.
Driving towards Innamincka, you pass through oil and gas country. The Jackson Oil Field is Australia’s largest onshore oilfield. Your journey will take you past the Dig Tree and the Face Tree on Cooper Creek, which is part of Nappa Merrie Station. This is near the spot where explorers Burke, Wills and King returned in 1861 after a horror expedition from the Gulf and where both Burke and Wills perished. Then it’s on to Innamincka, in inner Australia. Visit the remote Australian Inland Mission Hospital, which has been restored and is now used by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. From Innamincka, you can venture even further into South Australia down the Strzelecki Track to Arkaroola, a breathtaking wilderness sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges. Or head north to Birdsville to see more of the Queensland outback.
