Cameron Corner

Stand at the remote junction where three states meet – New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia – and you’ll feel the raw, outback spirit of Australia. Cameron Corner is a legendary landmark deep in the Strzelecki Desert, a place of immense skies, red dunes and profound isolation. This is the real outback, where the bitumen ends and adventure begins.

Highlights & What to See

• The Corner Post – the iconic survey peg marking the tri-state border; a classic photo op and bucket-list moment.
• Cameron Corner Store – a legendary outback pub and supply post where you can grab a cold beer, post a letter stamped with a special cancel, and chat with characters who’ve driven days to get here.
• Strzelecki Track – driving this historic route through red sandhills and gibber plains is an adventure in itself; look for wedge-tailed eagles and wild camels.
• Sturt National Park – surrounding the corner, this vast park protects arid landscapes, Aboriginal rock art sites and the dry bed of the legendary Lake Pinaroo.
• Dog-proof Fence – the longest fence in the world stretches past here; a testament to Australia’s battle against the dingo.

Suggested Time to Spend

Most visitors make Cameron Corner a day-trip from Tibooburra (about 2 hours each way) or include it as a highlight on a longer outback loop. Plan to spend an hour or two at the corner itself – have lunch at the store, soak in the silence, and walk a few metres into each state. If you’re self-driving the Strzelecki Track, allow a full day for the journey from the north or south.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Tibooburra – the nearest outback settlement, famous for its stone buildings and the historic Family Hotel; a good base for fuel and supplies.
• Innamincka – across the border in South Australia, home to the Cooper Creek waterholes and the tragic Burke and Wills story.
• White Cliffs – quirky opal-mining town with underground homes and the Solar Oasis experience.
• Broken Hill – the iconic silver city with galleries, the Living Desert sculptures, and mining history; a gateway to the outback.
• Mungo National Park – a World Heritage site with the Walls of China lunette, ancient human remains and stunning desert landscapes.

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