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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


Mapleton Falls Lookout from Flaxton
12.5 km return
4 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min to 2 days
Mount Matilda Short Loop
4.6 km circuit
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Mount Matilda Short Loop
4.6 km
Circuit

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h

Run
45 min to 1 h

Starting from the Mount Matilda car park off Waddington-Wongan Road, Wongan Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit past the summit of Mount Matilda via the Mount Matilda Walk Trail. Set among an impressive landscape of natural bushland, wheat fields, rocky outcrops and stunning wildflowers, this is a spectacular walk, especially in spring. A wonderful walk trail progresses up the rocky stairs onto the flat hill of Mount Matilda, then winds through the bushland area with several lookout points along the way. The trail has two loops to choose from. The shorter option features a yellow marker with the malleefowl symbol and is suitable for all fitness levels, while the more challenging option follows a yellow marker with a thorny devil symbol. Both trails venture to the western side of the mesa, providing views of the wheat fields and Lake Hinds. The tracks have seats at every lookout point, as well as interpretive signage detailing the different flora and fauna that can be seen along the way. The trail was actually proposed in the early 1900s, yet it took more than 90 years to construct. You can book a guided tour from the visitor centre if you'd like to learn more about the place. 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
Rural

Transport options
To start
Car




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