Flinders ranges national park was proclaimed in 1972, measuring 94,908 hectares and is recognised as one of Australia's finest. Its rugged mountain scenary, peaceful tree-lined gorges and range of wildlife and flora, no wonder I was attracted to it!
Emu ran wild!
Day 1: Travelled out of Adelaide and headed north passing through Clare, Melrose and Mount Remarkable. After sitting on the bus for God knows how long, we prepared ourselves to walk into Alligator Gorge. After which, we attempted to catch the sunset while heading into Wilpena pound where the night was spent sleeping under the blanket of stars (P/s: I saw shooting stars!). Be warned! The night was freezing!
Before setting off
Alligator Gorge
Enthused hikers!
Blurry sunset (the bus was travelling at 110km/hr)
Very cold campers!
Warmth! Ahhhh...
Our swags for the night!
Day 2: This morning, we scaled Mount Olsen Bagge, which is 941m above sea level. While climbing, it offered magnificent views into Wilpena pound and surrounding rugged mountain scenaries. We then departed for Angorichina, stopping at Stokes Lookout and to catch a glimpse of the Great Wall of China. After arriving at Angorichina, one explored the many walking trails that it has to offer. Accomodation was bunk-house style.
Mount Olsen Bagge calling us in the distant
Climbing up its trail
"We finally made it!" exclaimed both Jos
St Mary's peak
Rugged mountain lining the skyline
An overview of the peaks at Wilpena pound
A kangaroo for a pet?! How's that?!
Great wall of China
Heyson Walking trail
Look how warm we are as compared to Night 1!
Day 3: An early morning bike was recommended through the magnificent Parachilna gorge. After which, we travelled down the track to view the Yourambulla Art site, Kayaka Historic site, before stopping for a quick lunch at Quorn and then scaling Devil's Peak. We returned to Adelaide via the highway making a stop at Port Germian, which has the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere that is a kilometer long.
Sunrise peeking through the rugged terrain
Waiting for the flag-off!
Hitching for a ride
An apple a day keeps the doctor away and it quenches thirsty bikers too.
Group pic along dirt road at Parachilna
Showing off our powress at Kayaka site
On top of Devil's peak after scrambling over rocks!
Our expert hiker!
At Port Germian where I always wanted to go!
The longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere!
Sunset at Port Germian
Port Pirie in the setting sun. Hi and bye!
Alrighty folks, I hope you enjoyed the trip as much as I did. After visiting the northern regions of SA, the only region that I wanna visit will be Mount Gambier which is located down south near the borders of Victoria.Till the next one!
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