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Flinders Ranges National Park, or Ikara to the Adnyamathanha people, the traditional owners of this land, is one of our favourite Outback destinations in Australia.
Ikara is the traditional name for the region the national park encompasses and it means “Meeting Place.”
You’ll quickly learn how this name came about and how the Wilpena Pound – the drawcard to the park – was formed when you visit.
Known for its rugged mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is the perfect place to go to for a short walk through the craggy gorges or to simply admire the natural landscapes.
On top of that, it’s known for its abundant wildlife and aromatic wildflowers, which are particularly beautiful in Spring.
If you’re thinking of visiting Flinders Ranges National Park and not sure what there is to see and do or how to visit, this guide will tell you everything you need to know.
About Ikara (Flinders Ranges National Park)
Ikara Flinders Ranges NP is 95,000 hectares of rugged mountain landscapes and rocky gorges, which are filled with impressive geological features.
It’s a popular place to go for quiet walking trails, to go birdwatching, or to just unwind in natural beauty.
It’s also known for its abundance of wildlife. We were driving out of the park, and a kangaroo bounced across the road in a fitting farewell.
Although roos are common in Australia, they’re outnumbered in Flinders Ranges by the emus. It’s the most I’ve seen in Australia.
The Pappas roam camouflaged through the scrub and the noxious purple-flowered weeds, their trail of chicks following.
The flowers may be toxic to the land, but they sure aren’t toxic to the eye.
The aptly named Patterson’s Curse add vibrancy to the foreground of a landscape muted in brown and green and the soft pastel reds and oranges of the cliffs.
On our visit, it was the greenest it’s been in over 40 years!
How many days do you need in the Flinders Ranges?
The ideal number of days to spend in the Flinders Ranges National Park is four days, as this gives you time to see the gorges, learn about the heritage, and go on a few walking trails.
We spent three days in the park and we wish we had just one more day to really soak in the beauty.
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