A few Flinders questions..
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 15:41
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RichieK
Heading off in a couple of weeks to the centre. Traveling solo until I get to Uluru where I join my friends, then
Kings Canyon, Finke
Gorge (hopefully!),
Simpson Desert, Innaminka etc - woohoo!!!!
I'll be heading thru the Flinders on the way and keen to find out:
1. a good place to
camp, preferably
bush camping, unless there is a commercial camping place that has specific benefits eg great scenery..
2. What are the "must-do's" while I'm there e.g. Skytrek? Very keen for this..solo driver/solo vehicle situation so hoping I'm not asking too much of my 90 series Prado diesel (basically standard but
well set up, new muddies)..has always surprised me with its capability over the 11 years I've owned it..
3. Any other suggestions for a first time Flinders visitor?
Cheers and beers
Rich
Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 17:23
Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 17:23
I suggest camping in
Brachina Gorge (National Park fees payable). There are several good
camp sites available to choose from.
Unfortunately, Skytrek is not what it used to be. Still a good drive though. You won't have a problem.
Cheers,
Peter
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:44
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:44
Thanks Peter - Seems you aren't the only one to think that
Brachina gorge is a good spot to stop. Will definitely try to aim for it.
Cheers!
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 20:57
Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 20:57
Hi Rich
If you do one thing only, the Flinders are a not to be missed location. Do not rush the area, as there is just fare more to see than you would think.
You can get goof
bush camping fee in
Wilpena Pound, with hot showers, flushing
toilets, or if you want true camping, then head to one of the many locations that you are able to
bush camp at within the National Park.
Below are some of the important things that I would not miss out on seeing..........
Bunyeroo Gorge Drive
Brachina Gorge Drive
Glass Gorge Drive
Glass Gorge Drive
Nuccaleena Mine Ruins
Moralana Drive
Moralana Drive
Old Wilpena Station Walk is great
Sacred Canyon
If you are lucky, there may even be water in Bunyeroo Gorge
Old Appealinna ruins
Arkaroo Rock Walk
Endangered Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby - Brachina Gorge
Arkaroo Rock Art Site
Arkaroo Rock Walk
Small Gum washed down Brachina Gorge
I could keep going...the Flinders is such an unreal place to visit.
Have a great time
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: bigden - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 10:07
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 10:07
stephen, they are great pics. cann you recommend any books or info on the area?
dennis
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 10:59
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 10:59
Hi Dennis
There are a number of publications available for the
Flinders Ranges. A very good small soft cover book that covers the whole area, is the book "The
Flinders Ranges - An Adventurer's Guide by Ron Moon.
My only advise that I tell anyone, is never rush the Flinders, there is just so much to see.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:42
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:42
Incredible pics! Thanks for posting, Stephen. I'm only in the Flinders for 1 day/2 nights so this will be a very quick reccie, hopefully for a return trip in Aug 2015..
Cheers!
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Follow Up By: Frank28 - Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 08:34
Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 08:34
Fantastic pics!
Thanks for sharing
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Reply By: Member - Graham Watson (SA) - Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 23:37
Sunday, Jun 08, 2014 at 23:37
We like camping at the Brachina East
Campground in the National Park. You do have to pay camping fees, but it has never been crowded when we have been there. Only facilities are long drop dunnies.
We haven't done the new Skytrek, but our 90 series diesel easily handled the old Skytrek.
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:49
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:49
Thanks for that! The old Prados are a good bus, hey?
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Reply By: Les PK Ranger - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 08:35
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 08:35
If you want to do Skytrek, then Willow Springs itself has some beaut campsites, drop
toilets and the ammen block / showers by the
homestead close by.
Skytrek isn't the same without Mt Caerarvon summit, but still a pleasant drive and easy in the Prado.
We did the old route on the weekend before access was lost, and the new route just after it had been graded, was possibly more fun then with the track loose and having boulders still quite unsettled . . . it would be nice and settled now.
There are soooo many
places to rough
camp (Nat Pk fees only) or commercial
places that are very nice.
Brachina Gorge is my pick in the park as
well.
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:48
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:48
Hmmm I'm starting to lean towards spending my time there doing Bunyeroo and
Brachina gorge..might leave Skytrek till next time.. but glad to hear of your experiences with it - cheers!
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Follow Up By: Les PK Ranger - Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:53
Monday, Jun 09, 2014 at 17:53
Only trouble then Richie is you won't get any ridgetop / peak driving /
views.
But the gorges are very picturesque.
If you're coming up from the lower Flinders, then
Argadells and Arden Hills properties near
Quorn are good value, have some good driving with high
views, and at least
Argadells has some very nice camping.
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Reply By: SthOzRanger77 - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014 at 13:54
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014 at 13:54
We recently stayed at Angorichina Village not far from
Blinman. Decent set up,
camp kitchen, clean amenities all for just $11 a night. Nice scenery as
well. There is an hour creek walk that you can do as
well. Recommended.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - DingoBlue(WA) - Friday, Jun 13, 2014 at 17:50
Friday, Jun 13, 2014 at 17:50
Try Angorichina Station
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Reply By: RichieK - Sunday, Jun 15, 2014 at 15:34
Sunday, Jun 15, 2014 at 15:34
thanks all! have decided to do the private tracks next year, and I'll use my day or so this year to do a nice loop along the main "roads" and the areas that have been mentioned..
Cheers
Rich
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Sunday, Jun 15, 2014 at 17:05
Sunday, Jun 15, 2014 at 17:05
Les - they were very useful links - thank you!!
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