Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

The Telegraph Station ruins sit weathered but intact along the original Overland Telegraph Line route, built in 1872 to relay messages between Adelaide and Darwin. Solid stone foundations and partial walls remain from the station buildings, with interpretive signs explaining the site’s role in connecting Australia to the world via underwater cable to Java. The location offers sweeping views across the surrounding mallee scrub and red dirt flats.

Access via a rough dirt track that branches off the Birdsville Track about 60km north of Marree. The 8km side track requires high-clearance but is manageable in dry conditions. No facilities or shade here — bring water and a hat. Best visited in cooler months as the site offers zero shelter from the sun.

Stone ruins from Australia's telegraph age