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Map of bushwalks in Flinders Ranges
List of bushwalks in Flinders Ranges
Found 16 walks

Boom and Bust Loop
3.1 km circuit
45 min to 1 h
Boom and Bust Loop
3.1 km
Circuit

Walk
45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre on Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park via the Boom and Bust Loop. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged moun­tain ranges, dramatic gorges, peace­ful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This relatively short and easy loop initially follows a dirt road through the Pound Gap, following Wilpena Creek through tall river red gums and pines, then turns off onto the Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike before looping back to the Pound Gap. In the early 1900s, sheep were raised and wheat was grown within the Pound, but the boom and bust cycle of flooding rains followed by drought put an end to cropping and eventually reduced sheep numbers below a profitable level. The walk features interpretive signage detailing how plants and animals in the area have adapted to survive these conditions, and in spring, there's an abundance of colour­ful native wildflowers. The walk can be extended to the summit of Mount Ohlssen Bagge, which involves a steep rocky climb and offers panoramic views of Wilpena Pound. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for most fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Cafe
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Hills Homestead
6.7 km return
1 h 45 min to 3 h
Hills Homestead
6.7 km
Return

Walk
1 h 45 min to 3 h

Starting from the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre on Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Hills Homestead and back via the Wilpena Pound Hiking track and Pound Gap track. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged moun­tain ranges, dramatic gorges, peace­ful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This relatively easy walk initially follows a dirt road through the Pound Gap, following Wilpena Creek through tall river red gums and pines. After crossing the creek and passing a waterhole, the road reaches an information shelter and splits in two. Up to this point, the walk is suitable for wheelchairs and prams, and there is also a shuttle bus service to here. From there, walkers can continue along the walking trail, which is easier, or along the road, which climbs above Sliding Rock. The walk continues to the historic Hills Homestead, where there are toilets, picnic tables and interpretive signs telling the story of the cottage's original inhabitants and their struggles with the harsh Australian conditions. The walk can be extended to the Wangara Lookouts, which offer panoramic views of the interior of Wilpena Pound. This walk consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with compacted natural surfaces suitable for most fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Cafe
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Wangara Lookout Hike
8 km return
2 h to 3 h
Wangara Lookout Hike
8 km
Return

Walk
2 h to 3 h

Starting from the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre on Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Wangara Lookouts and back via the Wangara Lookout Hike. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged moun­tain ranges, dramatic gorges, peace­ful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This walk initially follows a dirt road through the Pound Gap, following Wilpena Creek through tall river red gums and pines. After crossing the creek and passing a waterhole, the road reaches an information shelter and splits in two. Up to this point, the walk is suitable for wheelchairs and prams, and there is also a shuttle bus service. From there, walkers can continue along the walking trail, which is easier, or along the road, which climbs above Sliding Rock. The walk continues past the historic Hills Homestead, where there are toilets, picnic tables and interpretive signs telling the story of the cottage's original inhabitants and their struggles with the harsh Australian conditions. From the homestead, the walk continues past an Adnyamathanha sculpture, then climbs up the Pound edge to the Wangara Lookouts, which offer panoramic views of the interior of Wilpena Pound. This walk consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Cafe
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Tre­zona Hike
8.1 km circuit
2 h to 3 h
Tre­zona Hike
8.1 km
Circuit

Walk
2 h to 3 h

Run
1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Tre­zona Camp­ground off Brachi­na Gorge Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park via the Tre­zona Hike. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged moun­tain ranges, dramatic gorges, peace­ful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This walk explores the Trezona Formation, which contains evidence of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth, dating from the Ediacaran Period. The walk initially follows Enorama Creek across the flat open country adjacent to the Trezona Range, which was heavily grazed when the area was still a pastoral estate, then descends into the creek bed to the Golden Spike, a significant geological site marked by a Geosite post. After crossing Enorama Creek, the walk passes between the Elatina and Trezona formations, then crosses Brachi­na Gorge Road and Etina Creek before reaching Middlesight Water Hut, used by walkers of the Heysen Trail. From there, the walk follows Etina Creek across the Trezona Formation, then crosses Brachi­na Gorge Road again before returning to the campground. The walk begins from the Tre­zona Campground, which is suitable for tents, car­a­vans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, picnic tables and fire pits. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and creek crossings, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound Lookout
8.8 km return
3 h 15 min to 5 h
Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound Lookout
8.8 km
Return

Walk
3 h 15 min to 5 h

Starting from the Rawnsley Bluff Carpark at the end of the Mawson Trail, near the Rawnsley Park Station, Flinders Ranges, this walk leads to Rawnsley Bluff and the Wilpena Pound Lookout via the Rawnsley Bluff Trail. Flinders Ranges has a beautiful, rugged and unique landscape with vivid red, yellow and green colours. It is a paradise for hikers, and presents a great opportunity to explore the outback of South Australia. From the carpark, the trail follows the creek bed for about 600m before you begin climbing the foothills of the main range. The trail gradually steepens to a climb until reaching the Lone Pine Lookout, from where there are views along the escarpment and towards Elder Range. From here, the worst of the climb is over and the trail becomes less steep as you approach the summit. Along the way you'll pass the Wilpena Pound Lookout, which provides an excellent view down the centre of Wilpena Pound. Further along, at the top of Rawnsley Bluff, there are panoramic views to the south and east overlooking Chace Range. This is a challenging hike, involving a very tough climb early on, and a lot of scrambling up rocks. The trail is generally well formed, and has clear signage. This hike is best suited for reasonably fit and experienced bushwalkers. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, as the trail is very rough in places. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Tanderra Saddle walk (Saint Mary Peak/Ngarri Mudlanha)
11.5 km return
5 h to 6 h 30 min
Tanderra Saddle walk (Saint Mary Peak/Ngarri Mudlanha)
11.5 km
Return

Walk
5 h to 6 h 30 min

Starting near the Wilpena Pound Resort at the end of Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk leads to Tanderra Saddle, just before the summit of Ngarri Mudlanha (Saint Mary Peak) and back via the Outside Trail. Ngarri Mudlanha is the highest peak (1,171m) in the Flinders Ranges and the eighth highest peak in South Australia. For the Adnyamathanha People, Ngarri Mudlanha means ‘dizzy thoughts’. Walkers are asked by the Adnyamathanha People not to climb the summit out of respect for the deep cultural significance the peak has. They explain two Akurra (dreaming serpents) who entwined to form the amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, this peak is formed by one of the Akurra heads. From the other peaks and saddles, you will get breathtaking views of the Flinders Ranges, Aroona Valley, and the salt plains to the west. Wilpena Pound is spectacular for its geology and wide variety of flora and fauna, and is home to Sturt's desert pea, river gums, mallee, acacia and casuarinas. The wildlife includes the red kangaroo, the euro, the yellow-footed rock wallaby, 18 species of snakes, 60 species of lizard, dingoes, emus, galahs and wedge-tailed eagles. This hike has steep climbs and rugged terrain and is suited for enthusiastic bushwalkers who enjoy a rewarding challenge. Let us begin by acknowledging the Adnyamathanha people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 

Highlights
Cafe
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Aroona to Youngoona
13.3 km oneway
3 h to 5 h
Aroona to Youngoona
13.3 km
Oneway

Walk
3 h to 5 h

Run
1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Aroona Campground at the end of Aroona Valley Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Youngoona Campground via the Aroona to Youngoona walk. One of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to ancient rugged moun­tain ranges, dramatic gorges, peace­ful tree-lined creeks and abundant wildlife. This moderately challenging walk tells the story of the region's rich pastoral heritage, passing through con­trast­ing rock for­ma­tions and plant com­mu­ni­ties, with spectacular views of the ABC, Hey­sen and Tre­zona ranges. The walk fol­lows the foot­steps of ear­ly shep­herds, passing Frederick Hayward's Aroona homestead ruin and some of his ruined shepherd's huts, including Eddie Pumpa's homestead of pine and pug, built in 1925 and partially restored in recent years. At the northern end, the walk passes through the ABC Range, where cliffs show minor faulting. At the southern end, the walk passes through the Trezona Range, which contains evidence of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth, dating from the Ediacaran Period. In between are rolling hills of Brachina Formation siltstone. The walk begins from the Aroona Campground, which is suitable for tents, car­a­vans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets and fire pits. This walk consists of narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, steep hills and creek crossings, suitable for moderate fitness levels, and can be done in either direction. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car

From end
Car


Wilcolo Track
17.4 km oneway
4 h to 6 h
Malloga Falls Hike
21.9 km return
6 h to 8 h


Found 16 walks