Wudinna SA
Wudinna SA
Wudinna in SA is a typical wheatbelt town dominated by the grain solos and the railway line. The town is a service centre for travellers across the Nullarbor Plain. Also it supports the farmers who live on the surrounding wheat and sheep farms.
The appeal of Wudinna lies not in the town, but in the extraordinary natural beauty of the area to the north of the town. That area is dominated by the Gawler Ranges National Park. The Gawler Ranges and the desert areas around them are one of the great hidden treasures of outback Australia.
This area boasts the impressive Organ Pipes formation (below), the wave-like Pildappa Rock (above) and the truly remarkable pristine white salt of Lake Gairdner.
Wudinna SA – How it was named
The town of Wudinna is named after Weedna Hill. The hill was the site of the first land claim in the area. It was made in 1861 by Robert George Standley. The name ‘weedna’ was later was corrupted to ‘Wudinna’ which may be an Aboriginal word meaning ‘the granite hill’.
The Gawler Ranges National Park
A perfect destination for a camping holiday or one-day excursion is the Gawler Ranges National Park. The Park provides a safe and natural habitat for an abundance of native wildlife and vegetation.
The ranges were named by Edward John Eyre in 1839 on one of Eyre’s earlier expeditions.
The National Park was established much later in 2002. The Park encompasses what was known as Paney Station, and portions of Pine Lodge and Scrubby Peak stations.
The park provides fantastic opportunities for:
- Sightseeing,
- Photography,
- Touring by 4WD and,
- The chance to enjoy a remote bush camping experience.
The park is home to 164 fauna species including the rare and elusive Yellow Foot Rock Wallaby. Euro kangaroos can be seen casually grazing at the foot of the hills.
The park is also home to 140 species of birds. These include the Wedge Tailed Eagle, with a wingspan of up to 2.27m, may be seen hovering for prey.
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