Hills Homestead

6.7 km return

1 h 45 min to 3 h

Hills Homestead

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.

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