Quorn, SA

Our bush campsite amongst the majestic red gums of an environmentally sustainable caravan park where we awoke to birdsong each morning. The lack of rain in this very dry region meant that a shower of no more than 3 minutes was encouraged!
Ratings: CP ** Surroundings **

Quorn was proclaimed in 1878. It is steeped in history and has some beautiful and well preserved buildings which include these hotels opposite Quorn railway station. Farming began in 1875 and today meat and wool are the main products. The lands of the Ngadjuri people lies to the south and the Adnyamathanha people to the north. The territories of some bird species such as the Port Lincoln ringneck and Mallee ringneck also meet here.

End of the line.  Quorn is home to the Pichi Richi railway which follows a section of the old Ghan railway line through the Pichi Richi Pass and operates over weekends and public holidays between Port Augusta and Quorn.  Carriages are usually drawn by an old steam engine although a diesel engine is sometimes used during the peak seasons.