TRAVEL PLANNER

ROUTE

Yunta, SA, is located on the Barrier Hwy, 195km southwest of Broken Hill and 88km northeast of Peterborough. Waukaringa Ruins are 35km north of Yunta, while the rest of this route only totals around 120km before you’ll find yourself in the pub at Cradock. Cradock to Hawker is only around 30km.

WHEN

You can visit the Flinders Ranges all year ’round, but the best time is between April and October when the weather is coolest.

FUEL AND SUPPLIES

The Caltex (08 8650 5013) at Yunta is open until 10.30pm and the BP (08 8650 5196) is open 24 hours. There’s also a BP at Hawker (08 8648 4086). The Hawker Caravan Park can be booked by calling (08) 8648 4006.

MAPS AND GUIDES

You don’t need too much detail to successfully navigate this route, so a good touring atlas or Hema’s South Australia map will suffice. Alternatively, use a Hema Navigator or Hema Explorer on a mobile device.

CONTACTS

Road conditions: 1300 361 033 Cradock Hotel: (08) 8648 4107