Flinders Ranges National Park
Flinders Ranges National Park — The [Flinders Ranges](/au/places/sa/flinders-ranges) are ancient folded mountains stretching 400km through the outback of [South…
National Park in South Australia
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About Flinders Ranges National Park
The [Flinders Ranges](/au/places/sa/flinders-ranges) are ancient folded mountains stretching 400km through the outback of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia), representing one of Australia's great geological and cultural landscapes. The range contains rocks up to 800 million years old, fossil sites of Ediacaran organisms, and a living cultural landscape for the Adnyamathanha people. The national park encompasses dramatic gorges, permanent waterholes, and rich wildlife including yellow-footed rock-wallabies.
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The [Flinders Ranges](/au/places/sa/flinders-ranges) are ancient folded mountains stretching 400km through the outback of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia), representing one of Australia's great geological and cultural landscapes. The range contains rocks up to 800 million years old, fossil sites of Ediacaran organisms, and a living cultural landscape for the Adnyamathanha people. The national park encompasses dramatic gorges, permanent waterholes, and rich wildlife including yellow-footed rock-wallabies.
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Getting There
Location and map
Hawker is the main gateway, 375km from Adelaide via Port Augusta. Wilpena Pound is a further 55km north of Hawker.
Nearest airport
Visitor Tips
- •The Heysen Trail passes through the park. Carry a paper map — GPS and mobile coverage are unreliable. Blinman and Parachilna are good bases for the northern ranges.
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- National
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 3–7 days
- Best Time
- April–October
- Hours
- Open 24 hours. Wilpena Pound visitor centre daily 8am-5pm.
Location
- Area
- Blinman
- Region
- Flinders Ranges
- State
- South Australia
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Trails(3)
Attractions(4)
Toilets(3)
Dump Points(2)
Blinman Dump Point
Free · 21.4km
Wilpena Pound Visitor Information Centre
Free · 27.1km