RV TRAVEL
My destination , the worldrenowned Arkaroola , was still a few hours away . At the end of the Talc Mine Road , it ’ s a right-hand turn to head down Mount Hopeless Road for another 95km to Arkaroola ’ s turn-off .
Most people have heard the story of when Sir Douglas Mawson spent time in the Flinders with his then-student , Reg Sprigg . Over time , the Sprigg family fought to make Arkaroola a wilderness sanctuary and to eradicate the large number of feral animals in the area .
Today , Arkaroola attracts visitors , geologists , hikers and keen fourwheel-drivers from around the world who want to experience this stunning area .
EXPLORING ARKAROOLA
Basing myself in Arkaroola , I headed out to explore some of the region ’ s remote 4WD tracks and the array of ruins that make this area so famous . My first stop was the old Bolla Bollana smelter ruins , just 20km to the west .
In 1870 , a copper smelter serviced the small copper mines scattered across this harsh landscape . Info boards around the site explained the history , hardships and workings of the smelters , which only operated for a short time .
Balcanoona ruins .
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