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Finding the Flinders Ranges in Outback South Australia

May 6, 2009 at 8:46 AM | by amandak | 0 Comments

The lower-central Aussie state of South Australia might get dwarfed by the fame of its city cousins Sydney and Melbourne and pushed aside by the brash outback of Uluru, but it really should not be so overlooked. The Flinders Ranges are reason enough to visit South Australia, with the whole dramatic outback beauty thing combining with a majestic mountain range and a location not all that far from civilization.

Head a couple of hundred miles north of capital city Adelaide, and you're well and truly in the thick of the Flinders Ranges. We recommend beginning any exploration in the southern part of the Ranges, around Mount Remarkable National Park which absolutely lives up to its name, and either take a gentle hike from there or check out the local wineries.

In the middle of the Flinders Ranges, you'll find towns like the cutely-named Quorn, with its looks-like-a-toy Pichi Richi Railway steam train, and there is always the option to take a short climb into the Yourambulla Caves to see Aboriginal art.

The real heart of the Flinders Ranges is however to be found at Wilpena Pound, a section of the range that has formed a natural amphitheater which looks more like a crater left by an enormous meteorite. Scenic flights may be the big excursion up here, but you can also take dozens of short and long hikes to appreciate the stunning views in a more economical fashion.

For resting your head after all that hiking, you've eventually got to trek back to the Wilpena Pound Resort, a one-stop shop with resort accommodation, a campground, tourist info, guides, and the only restaurants for many, many miles around. You'll be glad you came, but you'll also be more appreciative of Thai takeout when you return home.

Related Stories:
· Flinders Ranges Tourism Board [Official Site]
· South Australia Is Calling All Cowboys [Jaunted]
· South Australia Travel Guide [Jaunted]

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