RV TRAVEL
The self-drive trails will have you exploring the property ’ s pastoral history that dates as far back as the 1880s . A dozen or so ruins are scattered around the station that include old houses , wool sheds , numerous farming relics , and a cemetery . Besides these , there ’ s many reminders about the old Ghan railway that dates back to the 1800s as well .
Other ruins include the old Hookina township site that ’ s next to Hookina Creek . This location was a resting point for bullock wagons carrying food and building materials north , and for taking wool south to Port Augusta . Later , it was used as a siding of the railway until massive floods washed the railway bridge away in 1955 .
And to top off your stay at Mount Little Station , let ’ s just say you can ’ t go past their wood-fire pizza nights . Imagine sitting around a campfire with some great food , great company , and simply taking in those spectacular Elder Range views . Life doesn ’ t get much better !
MERNA MORA STATION
Our next visit along the Outback Highway was to the very picturesque Merna Mora Station . It ’ s a mere 15 minutes up the road from Mount Little Station ( and 46km from Hawker ). It is owned by the iconic Flinders Ranges family the Fels since 1889 . With six generations of the same family having now been at Merna Mora , we knew we ’ d be in good hands .
Merna Mora ’ s Wowee Track , a lunch stop with a view .
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