flinders ranges national park

What a fabulous trip way back in time, over 600 million years old and still original, amazing scenery if you get off the beaten path, take it slow and you will see all creatures great and small, even the trees are old. A park admission fee of $10 per car is needed.

I have travelled much of northern SA, especially the Flinders Ranges. From Melrose in the south to Arkaroola in the north the ranges are spectacular. I have been to the Flinders during the height of summer and unless you enjoy the heat it's probably not the place for you. However during spring the temperature is some where in the low to mid 20's perfect weather for exploring the outback. The gorges are full of huge gum tree, kangaroos(early morning and sun set) Emus wander the flatter areas and noisy galahs can be seen in large flocks. I love to walk in the Flinders especially Alligator Gorge, Warren Gorge and in Chambers Gorge. I have a 4WD but have over the years often driven in ordinary everyday passenger cars. Definitely worth adding to your itinerary if your heading to South Australia

The best outback national park. It has everything you could seek in an outback experience. Beautiful scenery, hiking trails, walking trails, aboriginal heritage designations, historical buildings and towns. A must if you like the outback experience.

This is the Australia so many people talk about. It's remote and full of great places to walk and drive through. Some magnificent gums along river beds. There are so many sandstone buildings, sadly falling to pieces, that show how people lived and are a history lesson.

We camped in the park, had a visit from a yellow-footed rock wallaby with joey in tow - on the first night! I love the scenery, and it was a fantastic Mother-daughter getaway. I will be back again soon, as this was my first visit for around 20 years (way too long).

The park is well manicured and cared for, has stunning views and excellent walks and hikes. A must visit!

A must see place when you visit South Australia. Best travelling in the cooler months. Most people go to the Flinders Ranges between Easter and the October long weekend. A trip up to the town of Blinman is a must do.

Had an amazing stay in the Flinders for 4 nights. Great driving around the national park, just be careful of kangaroo and emu, there were a lot of them BUT it's easy to get around and you just drive slightly slower and take in the views. We spent a day driving around and stopping at landmarks etc, we stayed at Rawnsley Park Eco Villas and can definitely recommend. Lots of walks to do from Rawnsley park, and lots of native animals. Beautiful part of the world, and super relaxing... Be as busy as you want with walks etc, or sit and relax and watch the wildlife walk by there was a small $10 national park fee, well worth the drive, this time of year no need for a 4WD where we went but maps are everywhere and they tell you what roads require this.

Never seen so many kangaroes and emu´s. We did the Central Flinders Tour (Willow Springs). Absolutely love this park!

We travelled from Brisbane to Adelaide direct by air and took a 4 WD to the Flinders took about 6 hours through the Clare Valley.Had booked an Eco Villa at Rawnsley Park station for 4 nights. Cannot comment on other accommodation but looked good. Expensive in Villas but worth it had a great Villa with views to the Ranges very well appointed ,maintained and had all we needed for self catering. They provide a very good breakfast pack for the Villas. We shopped at Woolworths in Clare on our way up for food.Dined at the Restaurant one night and self catered the rest. Felt Restaurant a bit disappointing and Management could make much better use of it for the captive audience they have.Drove as far as Arkaloona and back one day (250 km each way but a great drive )other days explored Wilpena Pound had coffee there ,about 20 minutes from Rawnsley, and then explored the surrounding gorges. had lunch at Praerie Hotel which was excellent and watched the Melbourne Cup at the Blinman Hotel.On our last day we tackled the Rawnsley Bluff climb and back took about 5 hours and was difficult( plus) but rewarding and worth the effort.Found facilities and staff at Rawnsley good and helpful.Recommend a trip through the Flinders ranges for a few days as a great way to see a very different side of Australia. Found out that a Pound as in Wilpena Pound is an Enclosure with one entrance, I dident know that.

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Rawnsley Park. Our accommodation in Villa 17 was comfortable and very well appointed. The drive through the Gorges recommended to us at the Office was stunning, and we had a very good meal at the Woolshed Restaurant.

We were a little envious to read of other reviewers comments about the wildflowers in October 2014 - to miss out by only weeks. Guess it means another trip to this wonderful location.The scenery & the wildlife were spectacular - surprised by the number of emus outnumbering the kangaroos.Lookouts offered magnificent views & the many off-road scenic drives allowed proximity to the countryside.The restaurant/information centre was very helpful, well stocked & provided good strong coffee & fresh sandwiches.Drove through the caravan park & this looks like being a great way to stay close to the Pound.Will be back.

Scenery and peaceful surrounds with opportunity to photograph nature. A most enjoyable restaurant experience that also gave us fabulous sunset views from our table!

This was our third trip which in it's self speaks volumes,to draw you back time and time again and to never grow tired of the majestic beauty of the area should inspire others to visit from the diverse flora and flora to rugged and vast mountain rangers this is a trip well worth experiencing at least once in a life time.

After two inches of rain in a couple of months, the wildflowers were amazing. Many different types of native orchids in Alligator Gorge.Hundreds of emus and chicks, Kangaroos with joeys were plentiful. Great scenery - took far too many photos.