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You'll find plenty of information on the regions of South Australia on this handy map. You can click to launch the map for more information on a particular area, zoom in for even more detail or zoom out to get the big picture.

The legendary Ghan train, South Australia
Swimming with sea lions on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Murray River, South Australia
Bethany Wines, Barossa, South Australia
Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound

Moonarie Gap, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia

A trip to the 800 million year old quartzite and limestone outcrop that is the Flinders Ranges is an unforgettable experience.

Renowned for its rugged mountain ranges, spectacular gorges, creeks lined with Red River Gums, and abundant wildlife, there are many walking trails to explore, including a section of South Australia’s longest walking trail – the Heysen Trail.

The Flinders Ranges is also recognised worldwide for its Aboriginal rock art sites, ancient geological history, impressive fossils and well-preserved heritage. The Brachina Gorge Geological Trail traces the geological history of the area.

The jewel of the Flinders Ranges is Wilpena Pound. It’s huge “crater rim” rising out of the plains is edged with dramatic jagged ramparts, and features plunging gorges and bush forests. This magnificent natural amphitheatre has strong significance to the Indigenous Adnyamthanha people.

In 2007 the Adnyamthanha donated a new large public artwork called Ikara (Aboriginal name for “meeting place”) as a tribute to their people’s contribution to pastoralism in the area. The artwork is part of the “Living With Land” trail at Old Wilpena Station, the best-preserved pastoral heritage site in Australia.

Other hiking highlights in the area include St Mary’s Peak, Malloga Falls and the Hill Family Homestead.

The first port of call for most people at Wilpena Pound is the multiple-award winning Wilpena Pound Resort. It is the location of the area’s Visitor Centre, and scenic flights and 4WD tours can be booked here.

A great way to see the vastness of Wilpena Pound (17km long and 7km wide) is from the air and scenic flights operate daily.

Scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia

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