Is there a more interesting way to get from Renmark to Yunta in S.A.?

If we come up with a good answer, I'll send you a copy for only $10 Phil

Hi Robin

I tried to find info before posting Roachie , but seems hard to get any real pathway.

But as you say there are lots of minor lines on the maps but nothing direct.

I did find a good free camping spot just east of Renmark at top of Lindsay state forrest a couple of weeks ago, I might camp there again , fill up at Renmark and just start driving !

OK John -trying to find what you said using EOTROPPO , eastern rd isn't marked but there are roads? from both Old Koomooloo to Sturt Vale - also you could continue up Morgan mail rd then turn towards Sturt Vale.

While there are several minor rds marked even closer to Renmark its hard to find what might be the normal way -might just mean more exploring, as doesn't seem to be any user treks even.

This is a favourite route of ours....
Just E of Morgan, Balah, Canegrass, Pine Valley, Lilydade, Manunda, Yunta.
Interesting and diverse country.
Just south of Lilydale there is Oratan Rock which is a prominent ancient volcanic core. Many years ago we contacted Lilydale in advance and they let us camp near the base overnight. It is not far from the road.

The other fascinating bit of country out there is between Yunta and Manna Hill via Panaramatee and Oulnina Park. There is a "piece of the Flinders" in there that got lost from the rest.

EDIT.. Be prepared to spend half a day exploring the ruins of Waukaringa north of Yunta.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Thanks Guys.

Peter I could not find pine valley but got the other points.

I presume from Canegrass you continue up Morgan mail rd then turn left thru to Sturtvale ?

After Manunda to get to Yunta I presume you would turn right and go to Redgate bore then Tiverten.

I'm using EoToppo - maybe there is a better map ?

HEMA to the rescue....hope it is readable at the scale...

Via Pine Valley or Old Koomooloo is much of a muchness I think.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Thanks Peter.

This is clearly a case of "Hema to the rescue" , and is what I needed.

It clearly shows the more important roads and even a path from near Renmark to Pine Valley.

In contrast my EoToppo shows a confusing array of roads in which it is hard to come up with a clear path and as well doesn't even have Pine Valley on it.

I have Hema desert stuff but it stops just north of Lilydale.

Your map would have come from touring Aussie series which I will get to-morrow, thanks again.

Robin.
That's odd that your copy of EOTopo does not show Pine Valley as it is clear on my copy , on the old Morgan Mail Rd.

Could be different version Wicket ,my S.A. one is 2014.3

For trip planning - use EOTopo online - EOTopo Online as you can zoom in further than on the 200K maps. Remember to click the full screen mode.

I don't actually Allan , so I will check out your route , but not tonight as its freezing cold here . Thanks

Thanks Stephen , I looked over your Danggali user trek , but wasn't sure if theres a way out to end up near Frome downs , I might need better maps than EoTroppo, but as per another reply its so cold here at moment , so I'll end research for tonight , and thanks for number , not leaving for 3 weeks so things may change.

Just another tip Robin, if you intend to camp at Danggali, go for campsite no 2.

It is a bigger area that some of the other sites and big enough to fit a number of vehicles and and nice and flat with a large fire ring in the middle.



Heading north from Danggali, after looking around Morgan Vale, you can either turn left and head east on the Morgan Mail Run, or head north and follow your nose and more great track to Yunta.


Have a great trip and by then the roads should be ok.


Cheers


Stephen