Murphys Haystacks, Granite rock formation in Calca, Australia
Murphy's Haystacks feature weathered pink granite inselbergs that rise up to 10 meters high across the landscape of Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
The formation received its name when a Scottish agricultural expert traveling by coach mistook the distant rock formations for hay bales during the 19th century.
These inselbergs hold deep significance in Aboriginal traditions and provide a connection to the ancient landscapes of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula region.
Visitors can access the site through a maintained dirt road from Eyre Highway, with facilities including toilets and picnic areas for a $2 entry fee.
The granite formations, dating back 1,700 million years, demonstrate extensive weathering patterns that created natural pillars and boulders across the peninsula.
GPS coordinates: -33.01527,134.49133
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:50
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