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Kanyaka Ruins
The Kanyaka station was established in 1852 and was once a large sheep and cattle station covering 945 square kilometres.
It was one of the largest stations in the area, employing more than 70 families, with a large homestead, workers' cottages, stables and shearing shed. Many of the buildings were built from local stone, and the remains you can see today are in relatively good condition.
A devastating drought occurred from 1864 to 1867, and more than 20 000 sheep perished. The station was eventually abandoned in 1888 due to the intense heat and lack of water.
The name Kanyaka is believed to have come from the Aboriginal meaning 'place of stone'.
Notes:
Free to enter.
No facilities are available.
Limited phone and internet access in this area.
Directions to Kanyaka Ruins
You will find Kanyaka Ruins along the main Quorn to Hawker Road; they are well signposted. They are approximately 40 kilometres north of Quorn and 12 kilometres south of Hawker.
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