Top Things to do in Flinders Ranges
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Top 7 Free Things to do in Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Flinders Ranges, Australia including Kanyaka Ruins & Cemetery, Wangara Lookout, Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park, Giant Red Gum Tree, Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre and PRR Railway Museum, Arkaroo Rock, Powell Gardens.
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1. Kanyaka Ruins & Cemetery
Overall Ratings
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
2. Wangara Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By warwickconway - Adelaide, Australia
One of the shorter walks at Wilpena, it is an easy walk with the exception of the last sections where less fit people may need to pause on the short climb. The view is worth the effort, and I would recommend this hike for visitors with limited time. If you are lucky, you might spot a kangaroo or two.
3. Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By kayh905 - Adelaide, Australia
Completed one of the walks at Dutchman's Stern to the Viewpoint and so enjoyed it. Although a narrow path and rocky, it was an accessible area and loved the green view all around as you walked higher on this track. Gorgeous.
4. Giant Red Gum Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 196jaynej - Mackay, Australia
A giant red gum approximately 500 years old with a circumference of 10.89meters. Situated just out of Orroroo town and only meters off the highway. Welk worth seeing.
5. Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre and PRR Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By jandp768 - Bendigo, Australia
Worth a stop to get the info you need to make the most of your time in the area. Helpful friendly staff and lots of knowledge. Good selection of gifts as well.
6. Arkaroo Rock
Overall Ratings
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!
7. Powell Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By varib - Adelaide, Australia
this is not too well advertised but it's worth a visit if you appreciate growing native plants in dry areas. It's a credit to all involved.
