Winton to Jundah...and...Yunta to the Strzelecki via Lake Frome

Did the drive from Yunta to Arkaroola and onto the Strzelecki Track back in September...other then the Waukaringa Ruins which we stayed at the night, there’s not a lot of attractions along that actual route unless you go into Arkaroola itself or turn off to go elsewhere. Road was in pretty good condition most of the way to Arkaroola (small corrugations at Yunta end but improved to a real nice road after Waukaringa through to the mine I can’t recall the name of currently. Just after Arkaroola the road deteriorated with very ordinary corrugations and a very rocky road, I wasn’t looking forward to the drive to Strzelecki Track, but the bad section only lasted maybe 20klms and rest of the way was a pretty good track.....but nothing really in the way of attractions as such to stop off at. Sunset and especially sunrise at Waukaringa we’re spectacular, the pink of the surrounding ranges at sunrise had to be seen to be believed (look across the road from the hotel, not towards the rising sun) it was simply stunning. If you do stop in there then look for The Leyland Brothers graffiti on the ruins walls from many years ago.

Can't help you with the SA bit.

Winton-Jundah is a usually well maintained road, with a section between Lark Quarry & Winton-Barcoo(?) Shire boundary that isn't quite as good as the remainder. Almost 50kms of bitumen south of Winton, then 4 short sections of bitumen down to Lark Quarry turnoff. Council keeps the dirt in pretty good order, and much of it has been sheeted with gravel.

Jundah Shire has some of the best roads in the state! The quality of these may depend on when you're travelling, same as Winton area.

Heading down to Lark Quarry, you can drive out to the edge of the escarpment, to the west, at both Nareen Jumpup & the Cork turnoff. If time permits you could go further West to Old Cork waterhole, but you may have been there? When you cross the Mayne River, at Rocky Crossing, there are numerous places to camp there. Can't remember any outstanding camps, closer to Jundah?

We live in Winton, so you can call in and discuss any further suggestions if you wish......no charge. Try the info centre at Waltzing Matilda Centre, or go and see Bernie & Peewee at Searles Outback Store, they sell everything!

Bob

We travelled the Jundah - Winton Road in May 2016 in our Sunland van and Ford Ranger.

The road was in good condition and we just enjoyed the scenery at around 70kph. Very little traffic in either direction.

We stopped overnight at a great camp spot. just before the boundary gate to the Lark Quarry site. (The Lark Quarry dinasour attraction has good van parking areas for day visitors, you just can't use them for overnight stays).

An easy run into Winton the next day after visiting the Lark Quarry site