#murphy'shaystacks

Before leaving Ceduna, we drove out to Pink Point lookout to view the port and jetty at Thevenard which handles bulk grain, gypsum, salt and zircon.

Barbara stands straight and tall in front of the mosaic tower and Carolyn and Geoff at the memorial stone at the lookout at Pinky Point. 

We travelled on from Ceduna to the lovely seaside town of Streaky Bay for lunch and then drove about 20 minutes south east, down the coast to a virtually unknown but amazing spot, called Murphy’s Haystacks. 

Local legend says that Murphy’s Hay stacks acquired its name from an Irish agricultural expert who saw this landmark in the distance whilst travelling on a coach. This Irish gentleman informed his fellow passengers that the farmer must have harrowed this land to produce such a great abundance of hay! The original farmer of the land was a Mr Murphy and to this day the landmark is known as Murphy’s Hay stacks. 

Murphy’s Hay Stacks were weathered and sculpted into their present forms about 100,000 years ago Geologists say the hay stacks are composed of pink granite from the Hiltaba suits of rocks which were laid down some 1500 million years ago. 

A $2 honor donation is required to enter the gate of this private land showcasing these fascinating rock formations. Although the weather was very cold, windy and a light rain, we enjoyed the wonderful views over the land beyond and discovering all of the wonderful formations of these extraordinary, beautiful rock formations.