Painted Desert
From Oodnadatta we drove south west about 45 k to the turn off to Arckaringa Homestead.
The road goes through the Painted Desert, and this is why we chose this rout. Another heavily corrugated, slow going road. Some 25k on our shaken bones and clenched teeth were rewarded.
As you surmount a rise you are presented with an awe inspiring view. Weathered rock formations and stunning colours of the desert floor surround you. Orange, Yellow, Green and all the variants between, truly awesome.
From this viewing point you can travel a short distance further on, if you can break yourself away, and view some more sights of the surrounding terrain.
Spent some time here admiring the wonders of nature.
On to the Homestead, which is the only place you are allowed to camp, which is OK if it helps protect this amazing landscape.
Spent the night at the large campground behind the homestead with only two other campers.
In the morning, took the road less travelled, on the station roads, Past their neighbor, Evelyn Downs and eventually back to the main road heading south to Coober Pedy.
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