Waukaringa Ruins

Waukaringa Ruins are the remains of the old hotel. These ruins are located in the middle of the South Austrlian desert, 34 kilometers from the nearest town – Yunta. To get there from Yunta, follow the unsealed road to Arkaroola.

Waukaringa Ruins

The settlement was founded in 1890’s, when gold was discovered in the region. There were about 600 people living here, and it is hard to beleive, but the hotel was operating until 1970’s.

Waukaringa Ruins

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