Flinders Ranges Feedback

Dogs are not allowed in any of the National Parks in the Flinders Ranges. One good spot that springs to mind is Warrens Gorge about 20kms north of Quorn, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept under control, good camping spots and a couple long drop loos. There are a number of good spots along the Port Augusta to Leigh Creek train line, where you can have a fantastic view of the front of the Flinders at sunset, and dogs are fine. Best to not let your dog wander too far though as some of these properties that the line passes through do occasionally bait for foxes.

Cheers Snowy

We travelled to the Flinders over easter 09 with our dog. If you do significant research and pre-planning we were suprised at how easy it was to travel with our dog. You cannot take your dog into the national parks but we contacted the Ranges and they advised that you are allowed to drive through the national park with the dog in the car providing that you do not let them out - we were able to do all scenic drives in the park this way and simply camped outside the national park. There are also several stations where dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. We stayed at Rawsley Park and took it in turns to do the walks to the Wilpena pound by driving in from there whilst one couple stayed to mind the dog. We also drove some of the PARS which were outside of the national park. We camped at Parachilna gorge where dogs are permitted and it is very scenic. We had also contacted Warraweena who were very welcoming and helpful and would have allowed our dog to camp there also. Unfortuntely we didn't have time to go there but will next time.

Its worth jumping on the phone and ringing the Ranges and various stations and you might be suprised where you can go. Its worth noting though, that many stations bait for foxes so either use a muzzle or watch your dog very closely.

If you were wanting to stay in the national park and do many walks and there was only two of you it might be worth not taking the dog, but if you are happy planning your trip around the dog permitted camping areas and you have people available to take it in turns to do the walks then it is doable. Entirely your decision!
Mrs Draff

Just be aware there is a lot of 1080 baits laid all around that area.

caravan park at hawker has a dog yard to leave them in during the day to allow you to tour around

We spent 8 weeks in and around the Flinders caravanning with our little dog, no real problems, as others have already posted, can drive thru most areas of the NP with the dog as long as the dogs not let out.Places we stayed and travelled can be seen on our Flinders 2006 trip route and notes haven't got around to finishing the notes..;-(

Arkaroola and Waraweena were both well worth the visit for more than a couple of days.

cya
Graham