Wilpena pound

hi jon &karen
that is a great sight and very imformative
one of the best i have seen on the net and i think quiet a few other sights could take a leaf out of wilpena pounds book
although they strongly promote their conducted guided 4wd tours
do you or anyone else know if its possible to do self drive tours through the flinders rangers
i realize that on conducted tours you have a guide who gives you all the relevant imfo as you past through
but i have found in all due respects that some of and most are far to quick for me and i prefer a much more leiserly pace where i can soak up whats around me instead of what i have always termed a goat herded tour that are too expensive for my budget
i would hope self drive is permitted as the flinders ranges is at the top of my want to do list
cheers barry

hi
forgot to ask when is the best and most moderate time to visit there in that i mean when is it not raucus hot and not freezing cold
cheers and thanks
barry

Hi Barry,
After the last years National gathering at Silverton( September), we headed to Hawker.
We stayed at the Big4 in Hawker, John & Pam were great hosts. There were a lot of travelers that were using Hawker as a base camp, as did we, making day trips to Wilpena Pound and beyond.
While at the information center at the Pound, the camping area seemed to be very busy, with those that had stayed there and those that were day trippers like ourselves. Yes you can travel by yourselves.
There are many dirt roads that are to the north of the Pound, Parachina, Blinman, with many camp sites. Bunyroo Gorge in the Heysen Range is just one of many sites.
Here is part of our trip through that area.
Broken Hill, Yunta, Hawker, Leigh Creek Wilmington
We could of easily spent weeks around the area.
Everyone we met, would give us tips and advice on how to do things.
If you venture to Legh Creek, be aware that the caravan park there is more of a carpark for motor homes and the like. The amenities are clean but bare, there is washing machines. Not very friendly for young kids. The book in for the Park is at the Mobil servo just off the main road north, the park is another two k's away on a service road towards the Works Depot.
Hope this helps.

hi jon & karen
thanks for that helpful imfocheers
barry

Hi jon & Karen

Thanks will follow info up

Hi Bill,
Swing on by the Great Wall Of China.


When we were there the gravel road were in great condition, even tho they were dusty.

You'll be blown away with the country side.
Safe Travels.

Hi Stan well you learn something new every day have never looked at my profile
never new they were there can't delete them either. are well !!!

Thanks Willow springs looks interesting .

I think it must be the only real way to see it. We walked in to the viewing platform area & found it most uninteresting!