Flinders Ranges National Park

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Flinders Ranges National Park Description

806 sq.km

The most scenic part of the Flinders Ranges is the area northeast of Hawker which has been designated as a National Park, taking in the grandiose Wilpena Pound, with St Mary's Peak (1188m) as its highest point. The sheltered valleys have a rich growth of vegetation, in striking contrast to the arid surrounding area. In spring the ground is carpeted with wild flowers. The varied forms and colors of the hills have inspired many painters, among them Hans Heysen.

Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route

Flinders Ranges National Park Highlights

Blinman

The hamlet of Blinman, which has only a few dozen inhabitants. From 1860 to 1890 it was a thriving copper-mining center. It is now a small tourist resort (hotel, caravan/camping park) catering for

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Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a striking ridge of hills. Beltana, almost a ghost town, is protected as a Historic Reserve. There are remains of copper mining in the area.

Hawker

Hawker (pop. 300), a typical outback settlement in the center of the northern Flinders Ranges, was once the prosperous center of a large wheat-growing area, served by a railroad line. Following a

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Wilpena

The little settlement of Wilpena (pop. 200) is beautifully situated in a natural amphitheater surrounded by hills, with a fascinating play of color, changing over the course of the day. The only

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Wilpena Pound

Wilpena Pound is one of Australia's great natural wonders. This is an elevated basin, 17km long by 7km across, enclosed by sheer cliffs over 1000m high, which can be entered only through a narrow

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Address

National Parks and Wildlife South Australia Ranges Region Office
Box 78
Port Augusta, SA 5700
Australia

Tips

Access by good roads from Port Augusta over the Pichi Richi Pass to Hawker and via Wilpena through the park to Blinman and Parachilna.
Best time to visit: spring to autumn.