Dalhousie Springs

The Dalhousie Springs system contains more than 60 natural springs releasing mineral-rich water from the Great Artesian Basin at temperatures between 38 and 43 degrees Celsius.

The springs received their English name from surveyor Richard Randall Knuckey in 1870 during the construction work of the Overland Telegraph Line in the region.

The springs hold deep connections to Indigenous Australian communities, with archaeological evidence revealing extensive camp sites and stone artifacts indicating thousands of years of occupation.

Visitors need four-wheel drive vehicles to access the springs through unsealed roads, and camping facilities near the water sources enable extended exploration of the area.

Three fish species found exclusively in these waters include the Dalhousie catfish, Dalhousie hardyhead, and Dalhousie goby, adapted to the specific mineral content and temperature conditions.

Location: South Australia

GPS coordinates: -26.45550,135.48200

Latest update: May 15, 2025 10:26