Leaving the smelters , I headed along the Four-Mile Creek Track , towards the Old Illinawortina stone ruins and Idninha outstation . Wandering around Illinawortina , it was hard to imagine life out there , isolated from the mainstream and working in all conditions .
The stonework , which still stands , was incredible and was only crumbling due to its age . As well as the main house , there ’ s an underground cellar .
At Idninha , the outstation is in better condition and nowhere near as old . It had a new roof and closed-off entry points – with those preservation works , the site should last another 100 years .
From Idninha , I headed towards the Wurtupa Loop Road , where there are plenty of old bore tanks , windmill ruins and remote camping areas . Midway along the track , Grindell ’ s Hut could be hired out as an accommodation option to explore this section of the Gammon Ranges .
Camping in Arkaroola .
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