Afghan Rocks
There are a number of rocky outcrops in the area which are of some interest. 14 km east of Balladonia are the Afghan Rocks where the only fresh water dams in the area were used as a vital water supply in the early days of trans-Nullarbor transportation. It is said that the rocks were named after someone found an Afghan camel driver washing his feet in the dam and shot him.
Balladonia Rocks
Near the Balladonia Roadhouse are the Balladonia Rocks (ask at the roadhouse for directions) which offer superb views of the flat plains which dominate in the area.
Balladonia's one great claim to fame came in 1979 when one of the US Skylab's fell to earth in the area. Anyone driving through the area can only wonder at the Skylab's remarkably sophisticated choice of landing place. You could spray the area with space debris and no one would ever be hit or harmed.
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