Local Attractions & Accommodation

There's so much to see and do in the Northern Flinders Ranges.

We've compiled a list of local attractions and accommodation options to help you plan your trip, and of course our helpful guides are always happy to talk through their favourite Flinders experiences!

Local Attractions

Brachina Gorge Geological Trail

The Brachina Gorge Geological Trail is a 20km self-guided trail that passes through 130 million years of earth's history.

Parachilna Gorge

The narrow Parachilna Gorge was the historic wagon route from 1881 that transported copper from Blinman Mine to the railway at Parachilna, 25km through winding outback terrain.

Mount Chambers Gorge

The Adnyamathanha name for Chambers Gorge is Marlawadinha Inbiri. You can find ancient petroglyphs at this site, located 60km from Blinman.

Wadna Artefacts & Guided Tours

Wadna offers Authentic Aboriginal artefacts and guided tours in the picturesque Adnyamathanha region of the ancient Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Not to be missed!

Yura Artu Art & Guided Tours

Yura Artu Art & Tours offers visitors the rare opportunity to experience these ancient lands with one of the only female Adnyamathanha cultural guides in the region, who is also a well recognised cultural artist.

Sacred Canyon

A guided-only tour takes you on a short walk along a gum-lined creek leads to the site where ancient Indigenous rock engravings (petroglyphs) are found in smooth sandstone walls. Tours are arranged via Wilpena Resort.

Bunyeroo Gorge

Bunyeroo Gorge is a spectacular 31km drive between the dramatic Heysen and ABC Ranges, with the iconic Razorback Lookout offering sweeping views over the ancient valley and surrounding peaks.

Blinman Cemetery

The historic Blinman Cemetery chronicles the hardships of mining life through graves of miners, pioneer women, and explorers from the 1860s copper boom era. You can purchase an information booklet from the Blinman Mine Tour Office.

Blinman Pools Walk

The Blinman Pools Walk is a 12km return hike through reasonably flat terrain to two natural rock pools hidden in the Flinders Ranges, offering a peaceful outback swimming spot. The walk departs from Angorichina Village, located on the Blinman-Parachilna road.

Alpana Station Tours

Alpana Station offer some of the best value 4WD tours in the Flinders. The station's owners have lived in the Flinders for generations, and are a great source of historical, geological and botanical information.

Glass Gorge

Glass Gorge offers a spectacular 39km alternative scenic drive between Blinman and Parachilna. The route also provides access to the historic Nuccaleena copper mine ruins, one of the Flinders Ranges' best-preserved mining sites from the 1860s.

Great Wall of China

Just outside of the Flinders Ranges National Park is a rocky ridge line known as the 'Great Wall of China'. It's approximately 10km South of Blinman. You can drive close to the formation, and walk around the local area.

Flinders & Beyond Camel Treks

A truly unique Flinders Ranges experience, Flinders and Beyond Camel Treks are 3 to 21 days long. There are no set camps, no roads and no vehicle support. Each trek has the freedom to explore the country and appreciate the ever changing environment.

Nilpena Ediacara National Park

Nilpena Ediacara National Park is nestled on the Western fringes of the Flinders Ranges, and covers 60,617 hectares. The park offers a glimpse into the origins of life on Earth, and is a must-see for any natural history, nature or science enthusiast. Guided tours only.