Curtin Springs Station

Our plans changed again as we continued south. Trying to keep the driving days down to 200-250kms maximum had us planning to stay at a spot called Desert Oaks Rest Area just off the Stuart Highway. We arrived there by lunchtime and although it was nice enough it was VERY dusty with fine red dust everywhere. It was early enough so we decided to keep going.
Of course we had to stop at the famous "fake Uluru" which is Mt Connor. First glimpses of this mountain really do look like Uluru. As you get closer it becomes obvious it is the wrong shape.
Not much further on we eventually ended up at Curtin Springs Station on the Lasseter Highway. This is the same spot we stayed at many years ago when we flew out to meet friends Pete & Marie while on one of their around Australia trips. It hasn't changed much but considering they offer free stays it is a fine spot to stop. Just wish this wind would give us a break. An early night locked up in the van.Read more