![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
Many people visit the historic
Kanyaka ruins situated between
Quorn and
Hawker, but how many visit
Death Rock and the
Kanyaka Waterhole?
![Kanyaka Ruins]()
Kanyaka Ruins
![Kanyaka Ruins]()
Kanyaka Ruins
![Kanyaka Ruins]()
Kanyaka Ruins
You can get to
Death Rock two ways, near the Wirreanda Creek there is a bush track, or you can walk there from the
Kanyaka Ruins.
![If you know the correct track, you can drive right to Death Rock]()
If you know the correct track, you can drive right to Death Rock
Death Rock is a large 7 metre high quartzite
rock and was also an important place for local aboriginals in the area. Legend has it that those near to death were taken here and spent the last hours of their life beside this special
rock.
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
![Death Rock]()
Death Rock
Below
the rock, there is a
permanent waterhole that is spring fed and this body of water is known as
Kanyaka Waterhole.
If you are ever passing, take the time to
check out another special feature of the
Flinders Ranges.
![Kanyaka Waterhole]()
Kanyaka Waterhole
![Kanyaka Waterhole]()
Kanyaka Waterhole
![Kanyaka Waterhole]()
Kanyaka Waterhole
![The track coming in from Kanyaka Ruins]()
The track coming in from Kanyaka Ruins
![Information Sign at the site]()
Information Sign at the site
![Kanyaka Waterhole]()
Kanyaka Waterhole
![Old ruins at the site]()
Old ruins at the site