Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Transfer & Transportation Guides

Protected area in South Australia

The Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is located about 400 km north of Adelaide in the north central part of South Australia's largest mountain range varies Flinders. The park has an area of ​​912 square kilometers, northeast of the small town of Hawker. The Heysen Trail and Mawson Trails pass through the park. Park's most characteristic landmark is Wilpena Pound, a major, sickle-shaped, natural amphitheater almost 80 square kilometers, the range containing the highest peak, St Mary Peak (1,170 meters). On February 12, 2016 the park was renamed to include Adnyamathanha language word Ikara "meeting place", referring to the traditional name for Wilpena Pound.The park center at Wilpena Pound is accessible by sealed road from Hawker. Other areas of the park can be reached by un-sealed roads, which are mostly accessible by two wheel drive cars, except in bad weather or after heavy rains. There are many lookouts, scenic views, small canyons and unusual rock formations located in the park. These include Wilpena Pound, Wilkawillina Gorge, Hucks Lookout, Brachina Gorge, Bunyeroo Gorge and Arkaroo Rock. The park has some stone ruins from early European settlement and Aboriginal rock art sites. A rock formation known as the Great Wall is located just outside the park. Camping is allowed in many places in the park. .... Learn more at Wikipedia

Name	Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Long Name	Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, SA, Australia
Region	South Australia
Country	Australia
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