Flinders Ranges

The attraction of walking in the Flinders Ranges

The Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in South Australia, stretching over 430km and starts 200km north of Adelaide. The northern Flinders Ranges features some of the favourite sections of the iconic Heysen Trail including the last leg. The Heysen Trail is named in honour of the legendary landscape artist Hans Heysen who created unique watercolour depictions of the Flinders Ranges.

The Flinders Ranges comprises ancient and remote landscape showcasing rugged red ochre mountains, deep gorges, spectacular valleys, vast open plains, native cypress pines, river red gums and historic ruins of early settler life. There are many highlights including the towering ramparts of St Mary Peak (the highest peak in the park at 1170m), the spectacular Alligator Gorge, the grand natural ampitheatre of Wilpena Pound Valley floor, the majestic Dutchman’s Stern and the vistas atop Rawnsley Bluff.

This area offers world class trails in ideal dry climate walking conditions. Despite its remoteness, there is a range of accommodation in the Flinders Ranges. Walkers can choose between camping, glamping, homesteads, historic cottages and shearers’ quarters and resorts.

Interested in walking in the Flinders Ranges?

The Flinders Ranges region offers day and multi-day walks. There are several walking holidays on offer. One of the best multi-day walks in the Flinders Ranges explores highlights of the Heysen Trail in the northern section of the ranges. Click the button below for a description of the Heysen Trail in the North Flinders Ranges.

There are several walking holidays in the Flinders Ranges we can tell you about, and help you to plan and book. Click below to learn more.