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8 things you have to do in the Flinders Ranges
Laced with craggy gorges, native wildlife, iconic walks, memorable sites and unique attractions, a visit to the Flinders Ranges stays with you long after you depart.
We’re going to take you through a range of attractions, activities and experiences you should try when you’re visiting this special part of Australia.
- Wilpena Pound – this magnificent natural basin in the Flinders Ranges features some of the best hiking trails, bush walks and four-wheel drive experiences in Australia. Spanning 100 kilometres, this rugged bowl has been created from an ancient mountain range that has eroded over millions of years on a scenic flight and marvel at the spectacle.
- Looking for opals – the lure of opals is quite seductive and searching for opals in the lunar landscape of Coober Pedy is an experience you will never forget. Stay in an underground house to escape the heat, explore deserted homestead ruins with desert winds whipping through or even explore a par 72, 18 hole golf course.
- Explore a region rich in history – from taking a steam powered ride on the historic Pichi Pichi Railway from Quorn to visiting the Wadlata Outback Centre you’ll discover a region that it rich in history with many regions that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
- Jeff Morgan Gallery – this fascinating gallery is a great option if you’re looking to while away a morning or afternoon. The key attraction of this gallery is the Wilpena Panorama, a large circular room where you can surround yourself with Wilpena Pound on all sides.
- Mr Remarkable National Park – aptly named, this national park features some of the best bushwalking in Australia with various tracks crisscrossing through isolated gorges. Steep, jagged, yet hauntingly beautiful, this is Australian landscape at its best.
- Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary – it’s a bit of a trek getting to this privately operated wildlife reserve, but well worth the journey. While you’re there take a moment to check out the visitor centre with natural-history displays and a range of fascinating exhibits.
- Ridgetop Tour – four-hour 4WD tours are available in the Arkaroola that give you an experience to enjoy wild mountain country from an amazing vantage point. Enjoy while-knuckle climbs and descents towards the freakish Sillers Lookout – a must visit.
- Heritage Blinman Mine – history, heritage and culture come together in a visit to Heritage Blinman mine that will help you understand the development of South Australia and how this beautiful part of the world came to be.
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