4WD Self-drive Tracks in the Flinders Ranges

Hi John

I can reccomend Warraweena for both those purposes.

It was the site of a previous exploroz gathering and worth the effort.

It a little south east of Leigh Creek.

The Flinders Ranges offers some of the best 4WD tracks around. The majority are on private property and give you access to some great off-road driving and scenery to boot. You get nothing like the views by driving through the already wonderful Flinders Ranges National Park which is also worth the drive.

So I suggest you get hold of an RAA of SA map of the Flinders Ranges as it shows you all the private and public tracks and contact details

You don't say how long you are staying but allow two weeks to drive some of them. If you are only staying for a short time then I suggest you base yourself at Rawnsley Park Station which offers plenty of choice for accommodation and a great restaurant as well.

Warraweena has been mentioned and it takes at least three to four days just to drive their tracks.

Regards

RobA

As well as warraweena, can I suggest Argadells and Bendleby Ranges for good views and nice 4wd tracks and camping.

You'll find a good list of the tracks and others in this brochure.

John, we did SkyTrek (out of Willow Springs Station) a few years ago and it was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend it, great views and a great drive. You need low range 4x4 as some of the climbs and descents are steep. They also have nice little campsites on the station.

In general John the free tracks follow the valleys & gorges while many of the private properties own the high ground & the spectacular views. There are plenty of great places to see from the public roads that will fill a couple of weeks but likewise the private tracks have plenty to offer with some great secluded camp sites, accomodation, lookouts and interesting 4x4 tracks.
We spent our first three visits to the area on mostly public roads then last time looked at 5 of the private properties. It's all good no matter where you go.
Recommend Ron Moons Flinders Guide book for excellent detail.
Cheers Craig................

I have enjoyed Sky Trek and Arkapena. Both are quite easy on the 4wd scale of difficulty but are very scenic and interesting. The Flinders Ranges is one of my favourite destinations and it's a pity it's 2 days drive away from me. Mike

Hi John

Firstly I hope that you have given yourself lots of time to visit one of South Australia's best places to visit. We have been to the Flinders countless times and it is one destination that you never tire of visiting. I am ashamed to admit that it has been a couple of years since we were there, and when we did we intended to stay only 4 nights and 10 days later we headed for home.

For me it is not the 4x4 challenges but the scenery first and foremost. I have said enough, so here are some images of what you can expect to see and you will see why everyone is spell bound by the sheer beauty of the place.........

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When we head up to the Cooper, we are taking a detour via Blinman just to top up my Flinders images.

Enjoy our great Flinder and one thing is for sure, you will return.


Cheers


Stephen

We have done skytrek at Willow Springs twice. It takes you to the highest vehicle accessible place in the Flinders Ranges. For photos see here from photo 119 to 164 and here from Photo 139 to 178. The track is fun without being difficult and the views are great from the top of the range.
We have also done The Touch of salt track at Nilpena Station which takes you out to lake torrens. Photos are here frrom photo 085 to 111 and here photo 105 to 116. This was a bit different to our trip to Lake Eyre South when there was water in the lake.
I would also recommend Bendleby Ranges, although the views are not as spectacular as Willow Springs.

and don't forget Stokes Hill not far past Wilpena on the Blinman rd, not difficult 4x4 but a great free view from the top

Skytrek and Rawnsley Park are places worth visiting. Enjoy the trip.

Hi, I see you have lots of good reply's, one they have omited is the Artimore PAR, it is a great drive and free. I see on here a couple of days ago that they have graded some of the PAR's , they were getting a bit washed out with all the rain up there. I will be up there on the 23/25th and we will be doing most of them , always a great scenery.
Cheers Des.

Thanks again to everyone who's taken the time to reply and contribute. Lots of great information as usual from the forumites. Now all we need is an extra couple of months to see all the sights!.

Cheers, John

John,

Have done a few tracks through the Flinders and Stephen has covered most of them.
My favourites in no particular order:

Skytreck (Willow Springs - Cost)
Mt Caernarvon:


Mt Jacob Backtrack (Arkaroola - Free):


Mt Chambers Gorge (Free):


Wortupa Loop Track (Gammon Ranges - Free):

John,

Correct. Last year we hired the outstation which is the building in front of the hut and stayed there for a week with a group of painters. I climbed the hill behind the hut early morning to take this photo.