Flinders Ranges

A drive north from Quorn through Hawker to Wilpena Pound, Brachina Gorge and Arkaroola.

Distance
950 km
Driving
12 hours
Take
5 days
Route
Adelaide to Arkaroola
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The Flinders Ranges begin about 430 km north of Adelaide. The drive goes through Quorn and Hawker to Wilpena Pound (Ikara), the Brachina Gorge geology trail and Arkaroola in the north. Expect red rock, wildlife and big walks.

The stops

  1. Start

    Adelaide

  2. Town

    Quorn

    Pichi Richi railway

  3. Town

    Hawker

    Gateway to Wilpena

  4. Park

    Wilpena Pound

    Natural amphitheatre; St Mary Peak walk

  5. Park

    Brachina Gorge

    Geology trail, rock wallabies

  6. Town

    Blinman

    Old mining town and pub

  7. Park

    Arkaroola

    Wildlife sanctuary and ridge tracks

  8. Finish

    Arkaroola

Where to stay

  • Night 1

    Hawker

    Caravan park

  • Night 2

    Wilpena Pound

    Resort camping

  • Night 3

    Blinman

    Pub accommodation

When to go
Apr to Oct; avoid summer heat over 38C
On the road
Mostly sealed to Wilpena; gravel to gorges and Arkaroola; floods close creek crossings.

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