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Ediacaran Golden Spike
Brachina Gorge, South Australia
The only global stratigraphic golden spike in the southern hemisphere, in the Brachina Gorge area.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 20 min
A marker spike in the rock face that defines the start of the Ediacaran period, a short walk from Trezona Campground. It sits on the Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, so the roadside signs are worth reading on the way in.
Good to know
- Brachina Gorge Road is 4WD only at the moment, check park alerts
- Part of the Brachina Gorge trail
- Best time
- Anytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Brachina Gorge Road is currently 4WD only; short walk from Trezona Campground
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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