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Mount Boorong - SA 

Mountain,Peak,Hill 
PlaceID41849
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Latitude31.5146º S 31º 30' 52.56" S
Longitude138.5645º E 138º 33' 52.14" E
Altitude1057m
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 Location of Mount Boorong

From Hawker, 43.8kms N (56.0kms, 46mins driving) Driving Directions
From Leigh Creek, 103.52kms S (161kms, 2hrs 7mins driving) Driving Directions
From Woomera, 168.02kms E (342kms, 4hrs 29mins driving) Driving Directions
From Mannahill, 168.39kms NW (328kms, 4hrs 8mins driving) Driving Directions
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 Places within 5km

Track Distance Sign - SA [0.87km]  
Marker,Sign 
This will be the first marker sign while on the return hike back via the Pound.
Tanderra Saddle - SA [0.92km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill Point of Interest
The Saddle makes a perfect place to regain your breath, and take a break, before tackling that looming St Mary Peak that still towers ahead of you.
Nature Trail Sign - SA [0.97km]  
Marker,Sign 
Natural Trail (Long Distance Sign). This will be the second track sign while on your return hike before reaching the flat terrain of the Pound.
St Mary Peak - SA [1.7km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill Point of Interest
The summit of St Mary Peak gives 360° stunning views.
Old Blue and White Arrow Marker - SA [2.1km]  
Marker,Sign Point of Interest
These old marker will still be found on trees and rock surfaces throughout the hike.
North Wilpena Creek - SA [2.12km]  
River Crossing Point of Interest
After coming down from the rocky path from St Mary Peak, this is the last of the rock terrain to be covered, and from here on, it is back on to a wide, well worn walking trail.
Cooinda Camp - SA [2.26km]  
Camp Fee Point of Interest
While hiking through this section of the Flinders Ranges National Park, this is the only place where you are able to bush camp. Open fires are not permitted.
Wangara Hill - SA [2.48km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Heyson Trail Junction and Sign - SA [3.32km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off Point of Interest
At this point the Heyson Trail track leaves the main path. Those that are hiking to St Mary Peak continue on the formed walking path.
Track Marker - SA [3.7km]  
Marker,Sign 
This is the first of many track markers that are placed at very regular intervals along the hiking path to St Mary Peak.
Wilpena Waterhole and No Swimming Sign - SA [3.74km]  
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Point of Interest
This is the largest and deepest permanent waterhole along the walk of Wilpena Creek.
Track Junction and Bus Shelter - SA [3.81km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off Point of Interest
At the junction of the upper and lower tracks, they merge at this junction. Also here is a bus shelter and pick up point for those that have arranges a shuttle bus pick up.
Trail Head - SA [3.83km]  
Walk Track Point of Interest
It is from this point that you get to choose which path that you wish to walk. Make sure that you read all the information, and carry extra water.
Pound Gap - SA [3.84km]  
Pass,Gap 
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Foot Bridge over Wilpena Creek - SA [3.95km]  
River Crossing Point of Interest
This larger foot bridge crosses Wilpena Creek
Heysen Trail Junction - SA [4.21km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
This is track junction leads to the Heyson Trail and further west towards Bridal Gap.
Small Bridge and Stone Steps - SA [4.21km]  
Point of Interest 
This small bridge passes over Wilpena Creek
Old Hills Homestead - SA [4.24km]  
Point of Interest 
This was once the home of the Hill family. Makes sure that you read the very informative signs that give the full history of this Homestead.
Bridge and Track Junction - SA [4.31km]  
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off Point of Interest
This junction gives you the option of taking the upper or lower track. The Upper track is 100m shorter, but after a long days hike, is easier to take the lower track over flatter terrain.
Pompey Pillar - SA [4.8km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Wilpena - SA [4.9km]  
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 Weather & Climate for Mount Boorong

Closest Weather Station

Hawker at 15:00 25 Nov CDT
Distance from Mount Boorong 42.9km S
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
17.5°C 15.8°C 90% 15.8°C -hPa 20.0mm ESE 19km/h
10knots		 -km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Hawker
Distance from Mount Boorong 42.9km S
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 33.933.430.225.4 20.216.515.917.8 21.525.629.131.9
Mean Min. °C 17.718.014.810.8 7.24.63.74.4 6.79.713.315.9
Mean Rain mm 20.320.616.319.7 30.938.634.232.5 28.124.922.321.6

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 Recommended Reading for Mount Boorong

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