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Mount Dare Homestead And Dalhousie Mound Springs Oodnadatta Formerly a cattle station, Mount Dare is today part of Witjira National Park, on the edge of the Simpson Desert with Marla to the west and Birdsville to the east.

Horrocks Pass Wilmington Just west of Wilmington on the road to Port Augusta lies Horrocks Pass. The pass was named after the explorer John Horrocks who descended through the pass in 1840 on his ill-fated journey north. A lookout at the historic Cairn at the...

Painted Desert Coober Pedy The Painted Desert is an area of spectacular colourful hills.

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Copley Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is located 600 kilometres north of Adelaide and 130 kilometres east of Leigh Creek, in the rugged and spectacular northern Flinders Ranges.

Hancocks Lookout Wilmington A spectacular view of Spencers Gulf and the Port Augusta area can be seen from Hancocks Lookout, located at the top of the historic Horrocks Pass, seven kilometres off the road to Port Augusta (coming from Wilimington). Large Sugar Gums and...

Vulkathunha Gammon Ranges National Park Leigh Creek You’ll feel like you’ve stepped on to another planet when you enter Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. Deep red rock, ancient hills and moon-like landscapes make up this remote Outback wilderness 750 kilometres to the north of Adelaide. Try not to get dizzy...

Quorn Native Flora Reserve Quorn The town of Quorn was settled in 1878 and the quarry, at the site of the reserve, was opened to supply the town with stone for buildings. In 1891 the site was proclaimed a stone reserve placing the site under council...

Anna Creek Painted Hills Anna Creek The Anna Creek Painted Hills is a spectacular and recently discovered section of the pristine Breakaways country in the far north of South Australia.

Alan Mclellan Lookout Port Augusta A stone cairn marks the spot where Captain Matthew Flinders stepped ashore on 10 March 1802.

Yourambulla Caves Historic Reserve Hawker Yourambulla Caves Historic Reserve has a walking trail, which leads to the stairs at the base of the cave. Once inside, there are Aboriginal paintings on rocks inside the cave to see.

Mount Remarkable National Park Mambray Creek Just a three hour drive north of Adelaide, Mount Remarkable National Park lives up to its’ name offering remarkable rock formations, deep gorges and dramatic scenery. Alligator Gorge, on the eastern side of the park, includes deep gashes in red-brown quartzite...

Witjira National Park Oodnadatta Imagine bathing off the Outback dust in a warm thermal spring surrounded by palm trees in the middle of the Simpson Desert. At Witjira National Park you can. Dalhousie Mound Springs is a series of 70 waterways – an Oasis in the...

Coward Springs Coober Pedy Coward Springs Campground, on the Oodnadatta Track is an oasis in the driest part of outback South Australia. Campground trees can be seen from afar in the flat open landscape.

Innamincka Regional Reserve Innamincka Fishing in the desert? Innamincka Regional Reserve is an oasis of striking contrasts in the desert of northern South Australia. Located at the end of the famous Strzelecki Track’s shimmering sand dunes, this oasis in the Outback features numerous waterholes, amazing...

Flinders Ranges National Park Hawker The scenic wonders of this ancient mountain landscape, with its deep gorges and sheltered creeks offer some of the most magnificent scenery anywhere in Australia. With attractions such as Wilpena Pound - a natural amphitheatre that holds spiritual significance for the...

Skytrek Hawker A spectacular self-guided track in the heartland of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, Skytrek is an awesome rite of passage for four wheel drivers. Following old mining, mustering and fire trails and a section of purpose-built track over Mount Caernarvon, Skytrek rewards...

Arkapena Scenic Adventure and Chace Range Spectacular Hawker Arkapena Scenic Adventure is a genuine four wheel drive vehicle experience. Drive along the base of the colourful Chace Range and wind through native pine forest to the top of the ABC Range.

Tallaringa Conservation Park Coober Pedy Tallaringa Conservation Park is located 100 kilometres due west of Coober Pedy on the fringe of the Great Victoria Desert and is a vast wilderness of vegetated dunes and gibber rises.

Arkaroola Astronomical Observatory Copley Arkaroola Astronomical Observatory provides you with a rare opportunity to tour the universe by combining one of Australia's largest privately owned astronomical observatories with new age Star Chairs. Under the expert tuition of Arkaroola's guides, this tour makes for the type...

Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs National Park Marree Fresh, flowing water in the middle of the desert? Located along the famous Oodnadatta Track and set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most arid landscapes, Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park protects naturally formed, free-flowing, thermal springs. Amazingly, Australia’s dry and...

Alligator Gorge Wilmington Alligator Gorge within Mount Remarkable National Park is the premier natural attraction in the Southern Flinders Ranges. This spectacular gorge cuts through ancient quartzite by the Alligator Creek is easily accessible to visitors.

Brachina Gorge Geological Trail Hawker Brachina Gorge is one of the Flinders Ranges National Park's most popular and spectacular tourist attractions. The gorge is an important refuge for the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby as well as many species of birds and reptiles.

Strzelecki Regional Reserve Innamincka Strezelecki Regional Reserve includes the vast pale sand dune country of the Strzelecki and Cobbler Deserts, and the mostly dry bed of the Strzelecki Creek.

Magnetic Hill Pekina Taking your vehicle to Magnetic Hill is one of those things that you must do if you want to experience something that is just a little bit different from anything else.

The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park Quorn The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park is named after the stern of an early Dutch sailing ship that it resembles. The park comprises 3,750 hectare of steep ranges, rock outcrops, deep gorges and footslopes.

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens Port Augusta Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is 500 acre garden with spectacular views to the ancient Flinders Ranges. It showcases the amazing, diverse collections of flora that can be found throughout the arid zones of Australia.

Coongie Lakes National Park Innamincka In the heart of South Australia’s desert wilderness, the thriving wetlands of Coongie Lakes National Park is a highlight of many an Outback adventure. 100 kilometre north-west of the legendary pioneer town of Innamincka, and fed by the waters of Coopers...

Devil's Peak Walking Trail Quorn The bushwalk up to Devil's Peak is steep in places and is recommended for experienced and fit walkers. It may take one-and-a-half to two hours for the return journey but you will see a large variety of native vegetation, wild flowers,...

Arden Hills Props Quorn Arden Hills offers two distinctively different types of self-drive off road experience for those who want to leave the beaten track and enjoy some of the Flinders Ranges unique scenery. Track One - Arden Hills half day self drive tour.

Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve Oodnadatta Four wheel driving through the Simpson Desert, with its vivid red sand dunes, shimmering white salt lakes and vast Spinifex grasslands is an adventure you'll never forget. However please note: for the first time, the Simpson Desert will be closed to...

Bundaleer Forest Reserve Jamestown Bundaleer Forest was Australia’s first plantation forest. Experience its textures, sounds and aromas and enjoy the cool tranquillity of a deciduous forest.

Breakaways Coober Pedy The Breakaways are one of South Australia's Outback gems. They're a striking rocky landscape of flat-topped mesas. The Breakaways were once covered by an inland sea. They are now home to an array of native fauna and flora.

Wirrabara Forest Reserve Wirrabara Wirrabara Forest in the Southern Flinders Ranges offers walking trails, scenic drives, picnic grounds and more. See the King Tree, a gnarled 400 year old Red Gum, over 11 metres in circumference, sitting 150 metres off the King Tree Road.

Lake Eyre National Park William Creek If you’re looking for a real Outback adventure, Lake Eyre is the place.

Oodnadatta Track Oodnadatta The Oodnadatta Track offers one of the best Outback drives in Australia.