Flinders Ranges

It was great to revisit the Flinders Ranges by car as last time we were there we only had our bikes with us (we rode the Mawson Trail in 2014, See Here). We entered the National Park the same way that we rode in last trip – through the Parachilna Gorge to Blinman. This time we looped back via the Glass Gorge scenic route and camped for the night in the Gorge. 

Glass Gorge near Blinman

Parachilna Gorge

Parachilna Gorge

Parachilna Gorge camp site

 This time we looped back via the Glass Gorge scenic route and camped for the night in the Gorge. The next day we drove via Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorge to Wilpena Pound Resort. This time we had the energy to walk up to the lookout over Wilpena Pound itself . The Pound is a natural amphitheatre of mountains. We were visited back at camp by roos and emus. 

Emu Chicks

Walk up to Wangara Lookout of Wipena Pound

Wilpena Pound

After leaving the Resort we drove the Moralana Scenic Drive – which we remembered cycling along as part of our Mawson Trail ride. It was a lot easier in the car – and we could take a few side trips this time. Our last camp in the Flinders Ranges National Park was at Koolamon – set amongst red river gums with fantastic views of the Heyson Ranges. We really enjoy visiting this area and will probably come back again to do some more cycling.  

Scenic Drive

Heysen Ranges