Parachilna Gorge, Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Parachilna Gorge is a gorge on the western side of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, about 8 kilometres east of the town of Parachilna. Parachilna Creek flows through it, and the bare, reddish rocks of the gorge light up in the early morning and late afternoon sun, making them popular photo subjects.

Parachilna Gorge lies on the western side of the Flinders Ranges, about 8 km east of the town of Parachilna. Parachilna Creek flows through it, and the Parachilna Gorge Road climbs from the plains at Parachilna through the gorge to Blinman. Angorichina Village stands near the road at the eastern end.

The name Parachilna comes from the local Aboriginal word for the creek and the nearby town. The gorge is crossed by the Parachilna Gorge Road, which links Parachilna on the plains with Blinman, and Angorichina Village sits at its eastern end. The Heysen Trail begins its 1,200-kilometre route to Fleurieu Peninsula at the northern trailhead here.

The unsealed road requires vehicles with high ground clearance, particularly at creek crossings and during wet weather conditions. Allow extra time for the drive and check road conditions beforehand, as rain can make access difficult.

The Heysen Trail's northern trailhead sits at Parachilna Gorge; the route runs about 1,200 km south to the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Walkers starting here begin with the gorge section before the track continues south through the Flinders Ranges.