Best time
March – October
Ideal length
2–4 days
Base yourself
Wilpena Pound or Hawker
The most accessible outback from a capital city, the Flinders Ranges begin a five-hour drive north of Adelaide. Its jagged ridges, river red gums and natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound make it a hiker's and photographer's dream.
Tour highlights
Wilpena Pound
A vast natural amphitheatre best seen from St Mary Peak or a scenic flight.
Brachina Gorge
A geological trail through 130 million years of Earth history.
Arkaroola
Ridge-top 4WD tours and some of the clearest night skies in the country.
Insider tips
- Watch for kangaroos at dusk if driving.
- Combine with a Lake Eyre scenic flight when it's in flood.
Frequently asked questions
How far are the Flinders Ranges from Adelaide?
Wilpena Pound is about 430 km north of Adelaide, roughly a 5-hour drive.
What is Wilpena Pound?
Known as Ikara to the Adnyamathanha people, it's a huge natural amphitheatre of mountains in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
