Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, national park in South Australia
Description
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is a large protected area featuring jagged mountains, deep gorges, and walking trails in South Australia. The landscape displays ancient, weathered rock formations, open terrain, and gorges lined with trees where kangaroos, emus, and rare yellow-footed rock wallabies inhabit the land.
History
The park sits on traditional Adnyamathanha land where they have lived for thousands of years. European settlers arrived in the 1800s and established farms, with some historic buildings like the old Wilpena Station still standing today.
Culture
The Adnyamathanha people have inhabited this region for thousands of years, leaving visible signs throughout the land. Visitors can see ancient rock paintings at places like Arkaroo Rock, created with ochre and charcoal, depicting stories from the Dreaming that continue to hold meaning today.
Practical
Visitors can hike from Wilpena Pound along various trails ranging from easy to challenging, or drive along roads that are partly sealed and partly unsealed. Camping is available, though summer heat and fire bans may restrict some activities during certain times.
Did you know?
The park contains geological features hundreds of millions of years old that reveal how the earth changed over time through rock formations and gorges. A free app and Google Street View allow visitors to explore trails before visiting and plan their trip more effectively.
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