STAGE 7 CATTLE DRIVE ROUND UP

HIGHLIGHTS
On the final tour of the Cattle Drive, you'll meet some most unusual characters... Finniss Springs is home to the Marree Man. This is a geoglyph - a design etched in the ground - and thought to be the world's largest artwork, measuring 4km long and only visible from the air. It depicts a standing aboriginal warrior with a boomerang, and was discovered by air in June 1998. How did such a huge undertaking come into being? No one knows. As you drove the herd along this final stretch, look out also for strange sculptures left by previous Outback residents. You'll see a giant dog, camels and a bizarre bus. You'll be following the remains of the original Ghan railway track, as well as what's left of the Overland Telegraph line - both critical in the settling of Australia's interior. At Hermit Hill, another natural water source, the history goes further - framed by ancient hills on both sides, this area is home to fossils of rainforest plants. The cattle are heading to Finniss Springs for good reason: water. Here, you'll see a natural wetland as well as the ruins of the Finniss Springs homestead and perhaps a herd of wild horses known to frequent the area. This marks the official end of the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive 2007 and there will no doubt be some rejoicing in the nearby town of Marree. You will be welcome to join in the celebration, which will almost certainly be a spirited affair in fine Outback tradition. You can do as much or as little of this cattle drive as you wish; optional coach tours on Days 3 and 4 are available to show you further regional highlights and histories. Experience the Outback from a unique vantage point and join a scenic flight over Lake Eyre, Anna Creek Station or the Painted Desert at an additional cost. Your village of superior tented accommodation is Finniss Springs Campsite, located 360km south of Oodnadatta.

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