Midnight Oil Cottage at Sunset Wall Art

This stone cottage outside Burra in South Australia is a true blue Aussie 'rock' icon. It is the second best view in South Australia according to the Australian Traveller. This old homestead at the foot of the Mt Lofty Ranges was abandoned long ago by smallholders unable to sustain a livelihood on this rain-starved land. Ironically, this iconic scene of golden rural Australia is looking a lot greener now after all the recent rain - if you visit in September-October, you might even find it surrounded by canola in bloom, though the crops are rotated. Hence you might not see this this exact scene. Drive north on the Barrier Highway for 6km from the centre of the historic town of Burra – once a major copper mining centre and also a location used in the filming of Breaker Morant. You'll see the homestead on your right about 100m off the road. But bear in mind it's on private property, so unless you ask permission for a closer look, you can only view it from the road. The building faces west so visit in the late afternoon to see it in its best light.

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I'm Ilya Genkin - an internationally recognised Australian landscape and fine art photographer offering wall art prints. My passion for capturing the beauty of nature and our world translates into striking photographic prints that bring life, emotion, and inspiration to any space. From tranquil seascapes to dramatic mountainscapes, each image is a reflection of my vision and dedication to the art of photography.

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