5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Flinders Ranges That You Shouldn't Miss

April 10, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Flinders Ranges, Australia including Heritage Blinman Mine, Wilpena Panorama, Pichi Richi Railway, Jeff Morgan Gallery, Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre and PRR Railway Museum.
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1. Heritage Blinman Mine

Mine Rd, Blinman, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia 5730 Australia +61 8 8648 4782 [email protected] http://www.heritageblinmanmine.com.au
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5.0 based on 237 reviews

Heritage Blinman Mine

The mine "wheal Blinman" was the reason for the establishment of the town. The town is named after shepherd Robert "Pegleg" Blinman who discovered copper on a hill while tending his flock of sheep. Now some 150 years later the mine has breathed new life into the town, drawing people interested in history, mining, minerals and outback life. People come on tour and over the course of a little over an hour step back into time and experience a taste of life in the 1860's, complete with sounds of mining through an innovative sound system. Our visitors leave not only with an appreciation of the lives of the Cornish miners who settled in Blinman but also of the determination and dedication to a small (very small, just 20 people) group of people who saw the opportunity to breathe new life into a town. The tour is suited to all ages, we particularly like taking families and kids on tour. Suitable for groups with prior booking. Bookings recommended at all times.

Reviewed By Jebaroo - Adelaide, Australia

Other holiday makers suggested this was worth a visit > and they were right!! The tour took about an hour, it was full of history, humour and a great way to spend the afternoon. The community is rightly very proud of the effort they have made to develop this tourist attraction.

2. Wilpena Panorama

61 Cradock Road, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia +61 8 8648 4071 [email protected] http://www.wilpenapanorama.com
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Wilpena Panorama

Reviewed By 151mis

Well worth a visit...... will come again.... they have wonderful paintings and the exhibition of rocks and mineral was extensive... also good range of items to purchase

3. Pichi Richi Railway

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Pichi Richi Railway

Watch the ancient landscape of the Flinders Ranges roll past as you relax in the style of a bygone era. Built in the 1870s, this unique railway is the last remaining operating portion of the "Old Ghan" narrow-gauge line. After being abandoned in the 1950's, the Railway was revived in 1974 by the volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society who have progressively restored a remarkable collection of heritage locomotives and carriages. Trains operate March - November. Visit our website for timetable and bookings.

61 Cradock Rd, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia +61 8 8648 4071 http://www.jeffmorgangallery.com.au/
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Jeff Morgan Gallery

Reviewed By M1707CJdavids

Not much of an art lover, don't mind some arty stuff (more the missus' domain), but I was impressed. OK, the mineral display was a big positive for me. But the panoramas and other art was quite good. Truly loved looking at it, especially after seeing the real thing and noting how true to life the art was.. Well worth the admission, and a really nice bloke to boot.

5. Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre and PRR Railway Museum

3 Seventh St, Quorn, South Australia 5433 Australia +61 1800 220 980 http://www.frc.sa.gov.au/tourism
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Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre and PRR Railway Museum

Reviewed By jandp768 - Bendigo, Australia

Worth a stop to get the info you need to make the most of your time in the area. Helpful friendly staff and lots of knowledge. Good selection of gifts as well.

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