Top Things to do in Flinders Ranges
The 10 Best Things to do in Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Flinders Ranges, Australia including Flinders Ranges National Park, Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound, Pichi Richi Railway, Jeff Morgan Gallery, Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Bunyeroo Gorge, Warren Gorge, Giant Red Gum Tree, Arkaroo Rock.
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1. Flinders Ranges National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By BoardingPass733669
I am stuck for words for a change. the views are of Flinders Ranges are breathtaking We stayed at Rawnsley Station and were very impressed with the powered campsite, with exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always ready to help in any way with nothing being too much trouble. Great family-friendly camping, very safe and clean. There is something for everyone, with differing levels of fitness. Everywhere you look the views are magnificent.
2. Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We had a 4WD and off road camper and decided to head out to Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park from Blinman. This road was in quite good condition and the scenery was beautiful. We stayed the night at Arkaroola before heading into the national park at Weetootla Campground. The road through the national park to the campground was quite rough and narrow and we were glad we didn't meet anyone coming the other way. Such a beautiful but very arid landscape. We walked up the gorge which crossed over the Balcanoona Creek several times. We only saw one small waterhole. Our knees only allow us to do short distances these days so unfortunately we didn't get out to see Grindells Hut. However, the area we did walk through was just so rugged, harsh and yet beautiful. It was very hot at the end of October and there were heaps of flies. Don't forget your fly veils, hat, sunscreen and lots of water when heading off. The trail has markers along the way but in some places it was quite easy to miss them and wander down the creek. We did it a couple of times. There were a few people camping at Weetootla and there is a drop toilet and water tank. Worth remembering is that you can get a free shower at the Balconoona Park Headquarters. They have interesting information boards and a great old woolshed you can wander through.
3. Wilpena Pound
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By 397petec - Adelaide, Australia
The Pound is an incredible part of the spectacular northern Flinders ranges with walks, hikes and other activities and all levels of accommodation available.
4. Pichi Richi Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
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.
5. Jeff Morgan Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
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.
6. Brachina Gorge Geological Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Shirotai - Hakodate, Japan
We drove along this road from east to west early one morning in a rented 4WD. It was the only thing we planned to do that day so we took our time and found it to be a very meaningful experience. The hIghlights included the well written explanations, the SILENCE, the trees, the yellow-footed rock wallabies (6 of them - we must have been the first car that day), the natural beauty of the gorges and the expansive plains between the western extent of the range and the Parachilna road. We did a u-turn and returned to Wilpena Pound via the Bunyeroo Gorge.
7. Bunyeroo Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
The walking trail is 7.5 km, a return route and it is located within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park It is this peaceful and scenic gum-lined gorge. You get to see interesting rugged rock formations. Early morning and evening kangaroos and birds.
8. Warren Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By rondD6231UH - Melton, Australia
Beautiful place to free camp or park your van, and the hiking trail was very well marked. An easy, but long hike. Views at the entrance to the gorge were the best, everything after was loke an anti-climax.
9. Giant Red Gum Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 196jaynej - Mackay, Australia
A giant red gum approximately 500 years old with a circumference of 10.89meters. Situated just out of Orroroo town and only meters off the highway. Welk worth seeing.
10. Arkaroo Rock
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By slycarole - Alice Springs, Australia
We did this as a recovery walk after the Rawnsley Bluff the day before. It's a nice shady (in the morning) walk, a bit of cardio on the way up, with great views. They have placed some benches throughout the whole length of the walk, for photo opps (and a rest if you need it!). Signage could be better, though the path is reasonably easy to find most if the time, despite the flood damage that is evident. The rocks are very impressive! And no kidding, a group of about 30 goats, one with a fantastic set of horns!
