Endless horizons

The road between Coober Pedy and Yulara is flat, dry, barren and often runs straight as an arrow for miles.  Every online guide I’ve read recommends driving the entire 734kms in a single day.  

Garry and I took the experts at their word and spent more than eight hours making our way through the Outback.  We stopped every few hours to refuel at the occasional Roadhouse, visit local sights and stretch our legs in the middle of nowhere.

Our day on the road started with a brief stop half an hour north of Coober Pedy where the famous Dog Fence crosses the Sturt Highway.  This is the world’s longest fence.  It stretches more than 5,614 km across three states, separating native Dingo territory from pastoral sheep country.  Another tick on the bucket list.

Our next stop was the Cadney Park Roadhouse and then again at the Marla Roadhouse to see its colouful road sign marking the start of the Oodnadatta Track. From here it was on to the NT Border Sign (20km before Kulgera Roadhouse) where we stopped briefly for lunch.

Other stops along the way included Eridunda Roadhouse (which houses a flock of Emus; the only time we saw them outside of Woomera) and a brief stop to take in the view of Mt Connor, sometimes known as Foolaru because tourists often mistake it for “nearby” Uluru.

We arrived in Yulara shortly before sunset.  We set up camp ready to enjoy three sun-soaked days in the heart of the Red Centre.  Here's a final parting shot of our Deluxe Motorhome parked next to a local road train. Those trucks are huge!