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	Farina Ghost Town and Camping Ground

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*Description*	Privately run campground close to the ruins of Farina SA
*Location*	30° 04′ CD" S . 138° 16′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : Approximately *** km * of Hawker, km SSE of Marree, km * of Leigh Creek SA
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Large grassy camping area, with shade trees and lots of space between the camp sites. There are several toilets and a shower or two, and a brick-built “donkey” which you need to fire up if you want a hot shower. Plenty of wood-fired barbecues and tables made from railway sleepers. Situated 25km north of Lyndhurst SA on the road to Marree, Farina is now a ghost town. Established in 1882 as a farming centre and railhead for wool and cattle, its name is Latin for wheat or flour. Its original name in 1878 was Go.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Large grassy camping area, with shade trees and lots of space between the camp sites. There are several toilets and a shower or two, and a brick-built “donkey” which you need to fire up if you want a hot shower. Plenty of wood-fired barbecues and tables made from railway sleepers. Situated 25km north of Lyndhurst SA on the road to Marree, Farina is now a ghost town. Established in 1882 as a farming centre and railhead for wool and cattle, its name is Latin for wheat or flour. Its original name in 1878 was Go.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Remote. A lot of history to explore. Pleasant, shady camping spot with plenty of room. Flushing toilets and hot showers are q.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Flies are bad after ab.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	This site is accessible by 2WD vehicles in dry weather conditions only. Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Farina


*How do I get there*
	The town ruins are clearly visible from the Leigh Creek-Marree Road, on the western side about 24 km N of Lyndhurst or 56 km S of Marree. To .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Kevin and Anne Dawes, Farina Station via Lyndhurst, SA 5731Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Jack and Anna Koomen LRCACT 082006 Initial Entry<.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010