The Flinders Ranges link the Gulf St Vincent to the Outback of South Australia. The scenery is out of this world, particularly during spring when the wildflowers are blossoming.
Bush walking is one of the most popular activities in this area, including walks around the Arkaroola Mt Painter Wildlife Sanctuary, the Heysen Trail (which starts in Prachilna Gorge near Blinman), Mt Remarkable National Park and Wilpena Pound. There are also some fabulous rock carvings in the area which are well worth visiting.
Quorn is to the south of the Flinders Ranges and can be reached from many of the routes leading north from the Yorke Peninsula. Heading north from Quorn you will come across Kanyaka, which was home to 50,000 sheep and the families which tended upon them. It is well worth visiting the old homestead as well as the old woolshed. Whilst here you can also head down to Death Rock and the beautiful Kanyaka Waterhole.
Heading further north again, there is a great lookout just before you reach Hawker, called the Jervis Hill Lookout. The views are amazing from here allowing you to see right over to Wilpena Pound. Near Hawker you can also visit the Aboriginal rock paintings in the Youambulla Rock Shelter, as well as take the scenic drive along the Moralana Scenic Route. There are several places to stay in Hawker if you want to break up your journey to the Wilpena Pound.
North of Wilpena is the old mining town of Blinman, now a quiet hamlet. You can visit the Blinman Copper mine which is very interesting. On your way to Blinman you should also stop at Brachina Gorge where you can visit the wonderful Aroona Valley and see the spectacular landscape it offers. Just north of Blinman is the spectacular Mt. Chambers offering views far across the Flinders Ranges, as well as the pretty Chambers Gorge.
Heading north from Blinman you can either take the north-western route via the mining town of Leigh Creek before heading east towards the fabulous Arkaroola or just head straight over to Arkaroola. On your way to Arkaroola you will pass through the Gammon Ranges National Park, before hitting the Arkaroola-Mt Painter Wildlife Sanctuary. Heading out towards Lake Frome is a wonderful lookout called Siller's lookout, as well as from Freeling heights at Yudanamutana Gorge. You can also visit the pretty rock pools and water holes at Barraranna Gorge, Bolla Bollana Springs, Echo Camp and Nooldoonooldoona.
There are plenty of different routes you can take around the Flinders ranges, all offering wonderful scenery. You really need at least a few days in the area so that you explore several of the set routes which you can follow. If you don't have your own transport then there are various tours going out of the Flinders Ranges, with the majority leaving from Adelaide.
Featured Flinders Ranges Activities
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Breakfast Camel Ride(EX2026) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife) There is no better time to be out and about than when the sun has just come up and all of the wildlife is still around. It is a one hour ride followed by a cooked or continental breakfast – or both ...
Four Day Camel Safari(EX2016) (Adventures) Our Four Day Camel Safari is a magnificent way to experience the great Australian Outback. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are fully catered for and are accompanied with either South Australian Wines or r...
15 Day Outback Adventure Tour(EX2675) (Touring) Enjoy a real Australian Outback Adventure on this 15 day tour featuring Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park and Darwin. Highlights include: C...
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