hidden gem in sa
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 at 09:50
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ive just returned from a goat culling trip in the northern flinders and discovered a place that must be seen.it is a place called waraweena station and is 30 ks east of
beltana. facilities include shearers quarters or you can
camp out for 10 bucks per night.this place is 87000 acres and has over 300 ks of tracks to explore and unlike other
places up there no real restictions just stick to tracks.it has
hill climbs and decents wash outs creek drives, drives thru cuttings ,
rock driving winding slow driving tracks and any other driving imaganable.the whole trip was done in high 4wd but you rarely get out of 1st or 2nd .in my opion its better than wipena pound for montain veiwing and has over 95 vareitys of bird life.it also has yellow footed
rock wallabies,euros and avast range of flora as
well.i wouldnt hesitate in suggesting this place as it truly is an ore inspiring place an the manager is one of the nicest, imformative blokes you can meet.if you have any questions i would be happy to help .if you have been there i would love to know what you think of the place. ps if you want to hike you can do so without restriction but dont forget good boots ,acompass ,gps and a full day pack with a1st aid kit and this is a VERY,VERY unforgiving place if you get lost.anyway good veiwing and hope to get some
feedback from you cheers dc.
Reply By: Rick - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 at 18:50
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 at 18:50
FYI
There is a P.A.R. at the eastern end of the
Sliding Rock mine area.
A PAR is a Public Access Route. There are about 18 in SA. They have special conditions of use, and enable us(-the public-)to access what has traditionally been "private" areas. It is managed, I think, by the Pastoral Board. Try a search for their website, as it lists all these routes, and the conditions of use.
The current RAA map of the
Flinders Ranges has many of these PAR's marked. The RAA travel book titled 'Outback', by Stuart Nicol, is an excellent guide to this region.(not on commission! - just recognise good sources when I see them).
Cheers
Rick
PS: dc - yes it is a top area, great European history, and regarded as the most rugged section of the
Flinders Ranges, especially Mt Hack.
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