Built in 1885 to protect the sheep in the southern states, by keeping out dingoes and other wild dogs. Originally 8,614 km long, it was shortened in the 1980's. This phenomenal fence spans from Queensland in the north-east to the Great Australian Bight in South Australia in the south to protect the south-eastern farms.

Protection measures against dingoes by this fence, include a height of up to 2 metres and it extends 30 cm into the ground to prevent digging underneath. Other measures along the fence include lighting and poison bait traps. 

It certainly is a man-made wonder and you can see it on our Coober Pedy Outback Bus Tour (runs seasonally) or if you take a self-drive tour to the Kanku-Breakaways.

Take a look at what else you can see on our fantastic and comprehensive tour of town with Coober Pedy Outback Bus Tours.