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The 10 Best Things to do in Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Flinders Ranges National Park, Australia including Heritage Blinman Mine, Windjana Gorge National Park, Chinta Air, Wilpena Pound, Kanyaka Ruins & Cemetery, Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Bunyeroo Gorge, Arkaroo Rock, Sacred Canyon, Alpana Station.
1. Heritage Blinman Mine
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5.0 based on 237 reviews
The mine "wheal Blinman" was the reason for the establishment of the town. The town is named after shepherd Robert "Pegleg" Blinman who discovered copper on a hill while tending his flock of sheep. Now some 150 years later the mine has breathed new life into the town, drawing people interested in history, mining, minerals and outback life. People come on tour and over the course of a little over an hour step back into time and experience a taste of life in the 1860's, complete with sounds of mining through an innovative sound system. Our visitors leave not only with an appreciation of the lives of the Cornish miners who settled in Blinman but also of the determination and dedication to a small (very small, just 20 people) group of people who saw the opportunity to breathe new life into a town. The tour is suited to all ages, we particularly like taking families and kids on tour. Suitable for groups with prior booking. Bookings recommended at all times.
Reviewed By Jebaroo - Adelaide, Australia
Other holiday makers suggested this was worth a visit > and they were right!! The tour took about an hour, it was full of history, humour and a great way to spend the afternoon. The community is rightly very proud of the effort they have made to develop this tourist attraction.
2. Windjana Gorge National Park
3. Chinta Air
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
From Rawnsley Park Station, on the South side of Wilpena Pound, Chinta Air offers scenic flights over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges National Park. Flights are from 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour. Prices start at $195 per person for two people. Take a day tour to the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary or over Lake Eyre or to the Mungo National Park. Bookings essential.
4. Wilpena Pound
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4.5 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By 397petec - Adelaide, Australia
The Pound is an incredible part of the spectacular northern Flinders ranges with walks, hikes and other activities and all levels of accommodation available.
5. Kanyaka Ruins & Cemetery
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By PeterE466 - Adelaide, Australia
A few years back I went to Kanyaka Ruins in the Flinders Ranges in SA with my two grandsons and I knew instantly I had to come back and show my wife and my international students this stark reminder of climate change more than a century and a half ago when plentiful rains and water filled all the creeks and water holes in this "lush" part of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia which gave great hope and inspiration to the early settlers. One man from a very distinguished family in England (his father was an admiral who fought with Nelson) poured huge amounts of money into this amazing country when he saw it at its best. Then the drought struck and all the effort had been in vain. My suggestion to anyone planning to visit this area is do some research before you get there so that you can understand the enormity of the station, venture and loss. The international students I took where were transfixed by the vastness of everything including the financial ruin (one is a Masters student in finance !) Do go there! Don't forget your camera and do some light research before you go there and it will be even more fascinating
6. Brachina Gorge Geological Trail
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Shirotai - Hakodate, Japan
We drove along this road from east to west early one morning in a rented 4WD. It was the only thing we planned to do that day so we took our time and found it to be a very meaningful experience. The hIghlights included the well written explanations, the SILENCE, the trees, the yellow-footed rock wallabies (6 of them - we must have been the first car that day), the natural beauty of the gorges and the expansive plains between the western extent of the range and the Parachilna road. We did a u-turn and returned to Wilpena Pound via the Bunyeroo Gorge.
7. Bunyeroo Gorge
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
The walking trail is 7.5 km, a return route and it is located within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park It is this peaceful and scenic gum-lined gorge. You get to see interesting rugged rock formations. Early morning and evening kangaroos and birds.
8. Arkaroo Rock
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By slycarole - Alice Springs, Australia
We did this as a recovery walk after the Rawnsley Bluff the day before. It's a nice shady (in the morning) walk, a bit of cardio on the way up, with great views. They have placed some benches throughout the whole length of the walk, for photo opps (and a rest if you need it!). Signage could be better, though the path is reasonably easy to find most if the time, despite the flood damage that is evident. The rocks are very impressive! And no kidding, a group of about 30 goats, one with a fantastic set of horns!
9. Sacred Canyon
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4.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Ettadallas1432 - Whyalla, Australia
This was my second trip to the Flinders and to Sacred Canyon, my first during the rainy season when the gorges were still with water, (beautiful!) and my second this November during a dry spell. This time there were far fewer people, and at one point my partner and I were the only ones in the canyon. Amazing the experience of hearing the wind whistle through the rocks, to hear the buzzing of the wasps and flies in the waterholes, the bird calls—wow. Do try to go when there are fewer people around and walk it quietly, without conversation so that you too can experience the fullness of this place and perhaps catch a rare look at some incredible wildlife. How delighted we were to catch a glimpse of a Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby, and far more wildlife than on our first visit (September last year) when there were more tourists to scare wildlife away. If you climb any of the rocks up the sides of the canyon, watch for snakes (abundant), and be very careful not to disturb any of the flora you find. On second thought, refrain from climbing other than through the gorge trail. The aboriginal markings unfortunately have been marred and disturbed by tourists who have desecrated the sanctity of the area by scratching in their own hieroglyphics in unfortunate attempts perhaps to fool others. Shameful. There is plenty of parking and also new toilets installed. Be sure to read the signage before you enter the canyon to help you identify the meaning of the aboriginal inscriptions and also learn more about the flora you will find.
10. Alpana Station
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
