Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

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Posted 2022-01-17 by Audreyfollow
There is definitely more to than just Wilpena Pound. Yes, this amphitheatre of mountains might be vast and impressive, but the national park does have other iconic sites to offer visitors too.



On your way to the Wilpena Visitor Centre, you'll come across a turnoff for Old Wilpena Station . Provided there's no emus obstructing the carpark, pull your vehicle up and head towards the "wagon" to begin a kilometre-long walk around the precinct. This early pastoral settlement survived 135 years in spite of its remote and isolated setting. The buildings are very well preserved with interpretive signs to shed light on their past.



The Hucks and Stokes Hill lookouts provide amazing views, so make sure you stop and snap a couple of selfies. They're also great if you'd like a spot to admire the sunset. Located just off Flinders Ranges Way, you'll find them hard to miss.



Another site of interest is the Appealinna ruins , which can be reached via a three-kilometre dirt track some distance north of Wilpena. It has a rather significant mining and pastoral heritage surrounding copper miners and a modest English pastoralist.



The Perawurtina cultural site has many rock engravings. Knowledge regarding shelter locations, water and food was passed on by the Andyamathana people this way. And, for those with a 4WD, why not also take advantage of Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge scenic drives and journey through the geological ages. By now, you'll probably realise that one day would not quite be enough to explore the whole . I stand corrected if that is not the case.

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198377 - 2023-06-16 04:36:42

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