Need to book ahead for Flinder's

Submitted: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:43

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Kalex

We are heading to the Flinders Rangers for a week or so in late September which is school holidays. I was wondering if I need to pre book camp-sites or tours like skytrek? We will be splitting our time between north and south.
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Alex

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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:56

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Reply By: Kalex - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 17:55

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 17:55

We would of preferred not to go school holidays, but some things can;t be avoided.
Has anyone got any recommendations as to the quieter spots to camp? We are fully set up for bush camping.

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 19:21

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 19:21

Kalex,

As you like Bush Camping, Willow Springs Station (where Skytrek is) has some great bush camping spots. Once camped, there is very little "traffic" as the short tracks to various camping spots only have a few camping areas on each track.
You can also stay at some rustic cottages, etc, on the property, but these you would need to book.
Willow Springs is only a short trip north of Wilpena Pound and (unfortunately) the main road is now sealed, all the way to Blinman. Has taken a little of the "bush" character away IMHO. I would guess that there would be less people camped at Willow Springs than other spots such as Brachina and Buyeroo Gorges, or the more "commercial" places such as Wilpena Resort and Rawnsley Park.

Camping at Willow Springs will give you an excellent base point to take day trips further north to say Blinman, or back to Wilpena Pound, etc.

Take a look at Willow Springs Station for further information.

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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11:29

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11:29

We spent the easter weekend at Argadells Station about 30km north of Quorn and can highly recommend it. You need to book and they will assign a camping spot. Good 4WD tracks and the trip to the top of Mt Arden is excellent.

For further north the bush camping area at Rawnsley Park is great but can get a little busy during the holidays but you will get in without a booking.

Warraweena is further north again and is very good.

Cheers

Pete