South
Australia Bucket
List
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6. Mt. Wudinna, SA
Location: 12kms
north-east of Wudinna, Eyre Peninsula, SA
Mt. Wudinna, SA's largest exposed monolith, is in the heart of South
Australia's granite country. In addition to its fascinating geological
landforms, Mount Wudinna, like many of the bare granite hills in the
district, is encompassed by low stone walls to catch and divert run off
water. These channels were constructed by hand when the area was first
settled and provided the only source of water for farms and the town for a
number of years. Mount Wudinna stands 260 m above the surrounding area and
covers an area of about 112 ha.
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7. Pildappa Rock, SA
Location: Wundinna, Eyre Peninsula, SA
Located near Mt. Wudinna, Pildappa Rock is a unique pink inselberg located
15 kilometres northeast of Minnipa. Situated in South Australia's granite
country, it is proudly proclaimed by locals as a rival to the more famous
"Wave Rock" located in Hyden WA. Formed about 1500 million years
ago Pildappa Rock is part of the vast Gawler Craton - a geological shield
structure covering central Eyre Peninsula, the Gawler Ranges and large
parts of outback South Australia.
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