Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges
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- Spend five nights in the heart of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, staying at a resort on the fringes of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) – a remarkable natural amphitheatre formed over millions of years.
- Embark on a scenic hike from Dutchmans Stern, passing through a sugar gum forest and she-oak woodlands to be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding plains.
- Travel with a local leader who will let you in on little-known facts and share stories of the ancient landscapes.
- Be treated to a special private tour of Sacred Canyon with a First Nations guide. Learn about the cultural significance of the site, the ancient rock engravings and traditional bush medicine from the perspective of the Adnyamathanha people.
- Climb to the summit of the mountain to take in a sight you won’t forget – of all the incredible views the Flinders Ranges offer, the one from the peak of Mt Ohlssen Bagge might just top them all.
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Welcome to South Australia! Your adventure begins in Adelaide (Tarntanya in the language of The Kaurna people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Adelaide is now located). Adelaide is your gateway to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. You’ll be pick...
After breakfast this morning, head north towards the Dutchman’s Stern – a bluff in the southern foothills of the Flinders Ranges – for today’s scenic hike. Follow a steep path through sugar gum forest with incredible panoramic views of the surrounding plains, Quorn an...
This morning after breakfast, you’ll drive to Black Gap to start your walk to Bridle Gap and the natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound. The walk up to Bridle Gap can be steep and rocky in sections, but the views at the top are oh-so-worth-it. The good news – from Brid...
After breakfast, hop in the private vehicle and enjoy the views along the Aroona Valley Scenic Drive as you make your way to today’s walk. First, you’ll embark on the Yuluna Hike, which starts with a bit of a climb, offering views of the Heysen Range and the outer edg...
Fuel up on breakfast before today’s long, scenic hike. You’ll forget all transport and walk straight from your accommodation to one of the most challenging (and rewarding) walks of the week. St. Mary’s Peak stands above the Pound below and is central to the Adnyamatha...
Today will be spent tackling Mt Ohlssen Bagge – one of the most talked about walks in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. This hike has some steep and challenging sections, so prepare for rocky terrain and a continuous uphill climb. You’ll soon see that your effo...
Leave the magnificent scenes of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park behind and begin your journey back to Adelaide. Aside from its fantastic walking trails, South Australia is also renowned for its wine. Stop off in the famous wine production region of Clare Valley an...
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