Lake Gairdner Campsites

Max,
That is an easy drive, and there are two possible campsites that I know of. You won't have any isues towing a trailer, or having room to set one up.

(1) Mt Ive Station traditionally has allowed camping, and is really the only 'commercial' campspot en route. However, I understand that ownership has changed, & I am unable to confirm if they still offer caping sites. You may like to investigate that & let us knbow the result.

(2) There is a new PAR-Public Access Route- at the southern end of L. Gairdner. It has a good campsite, and a short hike to a hilltop for some beaut viws at dusk. this is a quiet spot wher you could easliy spend two relaxing nights.

Before you head east to Glendambo & the Stuart Highway, turn left at Kingoonya and visit Tarcoola, an old gold mining town. It is close to being a ghost town, and is a significant railway location.

The distances are not great, and when I was there 5 months ago, the (dirt) roads were in very good condition. So it all depends on your pace & itinerary. If pressed, you could camp one night & see Tarcoola and get to the Staurt highway easily on the following day. But why rush?

Cheers

Rick

Rick thnks - If I can find out about camping at My Eve Station I will let you know.

Max, this is in my backyard!
Mt Ive Station Ph 08 8648 1817, FAx 08 8648 1811
PMB 16 via Port Augusta, SA 5710.
From their publicity; 15 rooms 2 to 6 beds, Unpowered sites, communal kitchen, showers, H and C, Septic Loos, Laundry. Wood provided. NO pets,
Shop, all fuel, Gas bottles refiulls
enquiries Joan and Mervyn Andrew.
Well worth a visit (my comment!),
Mike