This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything - undulating fire tracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.
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Distance
19km
Map & GPS Files
Mapsheet
Mapsheet 7A, Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park to north of Mt Arden
Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Northern Guidebook, chapter 4 map 2.
Location of Dutchmans Stern
Grid Reference
807 227
Coordinates
Latitude: -32.2973582222 (32° 17' 50.4896")
Longitude: 137.980855625 (137° 58' 51.0803")
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Walker / Vehicle access
Start this section from the public carpark in the Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park. The carpark is at the end of the Dutchmans Stern Road into the park.
Location of Eyre Depot
Grid Reference
765 301
Coordinates
Latitude: -32.231732 (32° 13' 54.2352")
Longitude: 137.934157 (137° 56' 2.9652")
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Walker / Vehicle access
Note that to travel from Quorn to Eyre Depot vehicles need to travel via the Pichi Richi Pass i.e. via Stirling North and Port Augusta. There is NO ACCESS on the route via Thompson Gap that is often shown by Google Maps.
To obtain permission to access Eyre Depot contact Tom Smart, Manager of Wilkatana Station by text message giving details of your name, date of proposed entry and number in the walking party with at least 72 hours notice. His number is 0403 895 056.
Vehicle access to Eyre Depot is via Wilkatana Station, 40km north of Port Augusta on the Warrakimbo Rd. Signs will then indicate the station tracks needed to reach Eyre Depot.
