b'was the dust, to enjoy theseThe next morning Stuart was outback areas and appreciateall excited that we were going what you are driving through, itto see the Waukaringa ruins, is important to put some distancethis was a small gold mining between you and the car in front,township established in 1888 and this makes for a pleasant, relaxedabandoned in the 1950s. At its drive and the air cleaner doesntpeak the population was around need servicing as often. 500 people the skeleton of the On arrival to Menindee,old hotel is the main attraction we met up with many othersupported by a few outbuildings. 4-wheel drivers and caravannersWhile we were at the site the sky congregating at the local cafe forturned on a very special display food and drinks. Relaxing stayfor us at one point the angle from then off to the huge Menindeewhere we were standing the Lake which is bordered on oneclouds just plumed up out of the side by a raised well-maintainedhotel taking a spectacular photo Adelaide to Sydney rail line. opportunity with all the vehicles Leaving the Kinchega Nationalparked in front of the hotel. Back Park, we headed out to the blackon the road again enjoying this top to Broken Hill to refuel.superb road surface heading After a quick stop in Broken Hill,towards Martins Well, only we cruised sown the Barrierseparated by dust conditions.Highway to Yunta to camp forMartins Well is a huge the night. We arrived later in the260,000-acre station, which is day so camping options werenow also a tourist destination, limited, either stay in the Pub orboasting beautiful surrounding unknowingly camp beside theand native wildlife, in its peak main Broken Hill railway line.the station carried approximately (Each time a train went past the6000 merino sheep and 500 vibrations could be felt in thepoll Hereford cattle but due to swag) severe drought conditions these TRACKWATCH|March 2023 23'