Flinders Ranges National Park
Rugged mountain ranges, spectacular gorges, sheltered creeks lined with River Red Gums and abundant wildlife are just some of the attractions that make this park one of South Australia's most popular destinations. This area is world-renowned for its geological history, Aboriginal rock art sites, impressive fossil remains and its ruins of early European settlement.
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Bike riding, Wilpena Pound |
Aborigines have lived in the Flinders Ranges for tens of thousands of years. For the Adnyamathanha - the hills or rock people, the ranges are still of immense cultural significance. While geologists use science to explain the formation of the Flinders, the Adnyamathanha people understand the land through their Yura Muda stories, which endow the physical features of the ranges with spiritual meaning.
The park is located in the Flinders Ranges between the townships of Hawker and Blinman. Its area is 95,000 ha (950 km2). Located 450 km north of Adelaide the park offers a wide range of activities for all interests including bushwalking, camping, scenic touring, birdwatching and Aboriginal and European cultural experiences.
Contacts
Flinders Ranges National Park
PMB 22
Hawker SA 5434
Australia
Visitor Enquiries
Wilpena Visitor Centre
Phone: (61 8) 8648 0048
Fax: (61 8) 8648 0092
Emergency numbers
All Emergencies 000
Police (Hawker) (61 8) 8648 4028
Hospital (Hawker) (61 8) 8648 4007
Ambulance 132 962
Department for Environment and Heritage After-hours Emergency 0408 378 284
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