Flinders Ranges: A National Landscape
The Flinders Ranges has been officially recognised as one of Australia's first National Landscapes - make sure you get out and explore it!
This places the Flinders Ranges among Australia's best natural and cultural landscapes, offering a rich environment for you to experience on your Outback holiday. The Flinders Ranges provide an emotionally uplifting and tranquil travel destination.
To explore the Flinders Ranges is to experience the essence of Australia. The story of the Flinders Ranges began 800 million years ago when natural forces stretched and thinned the earth's crust, creating a deep hollow. The sea flooded in, depositing over the next 300 million years huge amounts of rock and debris. Read more on the National Landscapes website.
Things to see and do in the Flinders Ranges:
- Fly over the Flinders Ranges for the best views of Wilpena Pound, with scenic flights offered by Wilpena Pound Resort, Rawnsley Park and Prairie Hotel
- Experience nature first-hand on one of the many walking and cycling trails in the Flinders Ranges
- Visit the Wadlata Outback Interpretive Centre - a window onto South Australia's big backyard
- Stroll through the vast, award-winning Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
- Climb to the peak of Mount Remarkable and trek through Wirrabara and Bundaleer forests
- Cycle the Mawson Trail. Starting just north of Adelaide and travelling to the Outback town of Blinman in the Flinders Ranges, the Mawson Trail is the ideal option for mountain bikers
- Back a winner at the bush picnic races at Beltana and Blinman
- Delve into the many caves and gorges throughout the Flinders Ranges and visit the natural amphitheatre that is Wilpena Pound
- Take a 4WD tour across the rugged peaks of the Northern Flinders Ranges. Witness the unforgettable sight of kangaroos bounding over the red earth
- Head to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and its astronomical observatory to unravel the mysteries of the night sky
- Ride the delightful Pichi Richi Railway for a heartwarming journey through the region's charming historical towns
- Follow the Brachina Gorge Geological Trail and discover 600 million years of history and evolution
Flinders Ranges tours and accommodation
There are many tour operators who can offer you adventurous guided tours of the Flinders Ranges. There's also a wide range of accommodation to choose from - including luxury suites with ceilings that open to the stars, scenic campgrounds and more. Search for these using the handy red 'Search For' box at the left of every page on southaustralia.com. Just choose 'tours' or 'accommodation' and you'll quickly receive some search results.
