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Book online before you go Hawker Carrieton Quorn Port Augusta Wilmington Copley Marree Wirrealpa Blinman Parachilna Leigh Creek Lyndhurst M o r o Cree k To Innamincka Vulkathunha - Gammon Ranges National Park Lake Torrens National Park Strz e l ec k i T r a c k Lake Frome Regional Reserve Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park Location Map The national parks code Help protect your national parks by following these guidelines: Leave your pets at home. Take your rubbish with you. Observe fire restrictions, usually 1 November to 30 April. Check CFS hotline 1300 362 361. Conserve native habitat by using liquid fuel or gas stoves. Camp only in designated areas. Respect geological, cultural and heritage sites Keep our wildlife wild. Do not feed or disturb animals, or remove native plants. Keep to defined vehicle tracks and walking trails. The use of chainsaws are not permitted Be considerate of other park users. Thank you for leaving the bush in its natural state for the enjoyment of others. Walks and Hikes There are four walks and fourteen hikes within the park. Walks are accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels including children. They are well-defined, even surfaced trails. Hikes require some experience and a reasonable fitness level, as some sections can be quite steep and uneven. Where to start? 1. Select a walk or hike from this brochure to suit your ability. 2. Allow enough time to comfortably complete your hike before dark. 3. Be prepared, and carry relevant maps, a compass, whistle, jacket and plenty of water (at least 4 litres of water per person for walks of more than two hours). 4. Enter your details into the Bushwalkers Register at the Wilpena bushwalking trailhead if you are planning a walk of three or more hours. 5. Inform a responsible person of your planned route and expected time of return. Searches will only be initiated if staff are informed that walkers are overdue. 6. Study the trailhead sign and familiarise yourself with the checkpoints and landmarks. Hint: take a digital photo of the map and refer to it while hiking. 7. Follow the markers, keep to the trail and enjoy! The maps in this brochure are a guide only. Please collect further maps, brochures and information on some of the walking trails described in this brochure from the Wilpena Visitor Centre. Bushwalking in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park Ancient and dramatic mountain landscapes, peaceful tree-lined gorges, a seasonal wealth of wildlife and the sense of space unique to the semi-arid zone combine to make the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park one of South Australia’s best bushwalking destinations. Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is located 450 kilometres north of Adelaide in the central Flinders Ranges. The park comprises approximately 95,000 hectares and includes the Heysen Range, Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges and the breathtaking Wilpena Pound. There are a variety of walking trails that allow visitors to explore the park’s major attractions, highlighting the contrasting diversity of plant and animal communities unique to this region. Mild temperatures from April to October make this period the most comfortable for walking. During the summer months, temperatures range from 30°C - 45°C making walking more difficult. Some walking trails may be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger. No matter what time of year you are visiting, a careful responsible approach to bushwalking is essential for your safety. Yacca (Arta) Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata Hills Homestead Walk Follow Wilpena Creek and encounter relics and reminders of pioneering life inside Wilpena Pound. Signs titled ‘If the walls could talk’, tell the story of Jessie Hill, daughter of the first pioneer family to live in the homestead. A shuttle bus is available to shorten the walk. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Sacred Canyon Walk A short walk along a gum-lined creek leads to the site where ancient Aboriginal rock engravings are found in smooth sandstone walls. The images representing animal tracks, people and waterholes, have been pecked into the sheer rock faces with stone tools. Some images are very weathered and are best seen in the soft light of morning or afternoon. Out of respect for the Adnyamathanha culture please do not touch the engravings. Access: begins from the Sacred Canyon car park, located 19 kilometres south-east of Wilpena off the Wilpena - Blinman road. Wilpena Solar Power Station Walk Discover the large Solar Power Station which supplies Wilpena with energy. A short walk to the lookout will give you a view of the set-up. Access: begins from the Solar Power Station car park, one kilometre from Wilpena on the main road. Living with Land Walk Aboriginal people, European settlers and their descendents share the pastoral heritage of the Flinders Ranges. This self-guided walk discovers the themes of self-sufficiency, improvisation and survival in the remote and isolated pastoral settlements of the Flinders Ranges. Access: Old Wilpena Station. Fee applies. Wangara Lookout Hike Follow Wilpena Creek through towering River Red Gums, native pines, scented acacias and a seasonal array of wildflowers for spectacular panoramic views of Wilpena Pound. ‘Ikara’, the local Adnyamathanha peoples’ name for Wilpena Pound, is a natural rock formation resulting from millions of years of erosion. A shuttle bus is available to shorten the walk. The lower lookout is 300m on from Hills Homestead. Continue on another 300m to the upper lookout. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Trezona Hike Discover some of the earliest life forms on earth in the Trezona geological formation. This area was heavily grazed when the park was a pastoral property. Access: begins from Trezona Campground, 40 kilometres north of Wilpena along the Brachina Gorge Road. Yuluna Hike From the historic Aroona homestead and the restored pug and pine hut, experience the landscape that inspired painter Hans Heysen on his visits to the Flinders Ranges. The trail weaves through an impressive enclave in the ABC Range. Access: begins from the Aroona car park, 50 kilometres north of Wilpena. Boom and Bust Hike Discover how plants survive water shortages in arid conditions. This short hike features a seasonal array of wildflowers. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Arkaroo Rock Hike Admire Adnyamathanha rock paintings featuring ochre and charcoal images that tell the creation story of Wilpena Pound. Enjoy spectacular views of the Chace Range at sunset. The rock paintings are best seen in morning light. Access: begins from the Arkaroo Rock car park, 17 kilometres south of Wilpena on the Hawker-Blinman Road. Red Hill Lookout Hike Enjoy spectacular views of the Aroona Valley and Heysen Range with Wilpena Pound in the distance. Access: begins from the Aroona car park, 50 kilometres north of Wilpena. Quite steep in sections. Aroona to Youngoona Hike Follow in the footsteps of early shepherds and discover the ruins of old pastoral runs. Pass through contrasting rock formations and plant communities while enjoying views of the ABC, Heysen and Trezona ranges. Access: begins from the Aroona car park, 50 kilometres north of Wilpena. Wilkawillina Gorge Hike Habitat of the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby, this gorge features unique geological landscapes and permanent water in contrast to its drier surrounds. Access: begins at the Wilkawillina car park, 45 kilometres north-east of Wilpena off the Oraparinna - Wirrealpa road. Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike Steep rocky inclines followed by rewarding views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding area. This hike incorporates excellent reptile habitat. This hike will be closed over the Summer months (Dec, Jan, Feb) due to public safety. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Bunyeroo Gorge Hike This trail follows Bunyeroo Gorge, one of the most peaceful and scenic gorges in the park. The gorge provides great opportunities for observing wildlife and interesting rock formations. Bullock teams and coaches transporting copper, mail and produce used the gorge in the 19th century to access the western plains. Access: begins from the Bunyeroo car park, 18 kilometres north of Wilpena along the Bunyeroo Gorge Road. Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creek Hike Follow this well-marked trail through native pine groves along the hilltops of the ABC Range. Enjoy views of Wilpena Pound. Access: begins from the Bunyeroo car park, 18 kilometres north of Wilpena along the Bunyeroo Gorge Road. Bridle Gap Hike The trail, which forms part of the famous Heysen Trail, bisects the floor of Wilpena Pound. A variety of mallee, native pine and heath habitats provide excellent opportunities for keen naturalists to observe interesting local birds including wrens, robins, parrots and raptors. Cycling in the park Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park has fantastic mountain bike opportunities for visitors. The Mawson Trail and several roads provide access to some of the most stunning scenery in the park. The Mawson Trail is accessible from Wilpena, Yanyanna and Trezona. Information on water availability en route is available at the Wilpena Visitor Centre. Please carry appropriate equipment including a puncture repair and first aid kit. The park also contains sections of the Flinders Ranges by Bike cycle loop. Contact the Visitor Centre for information on the cycle loop. Fire restrictions Wood fires are not permitted during the fire danger season, usually 1 November to 30 April. Gas and fuel stoves are permitted except on days of Total Fire Ban when no fires are permitted. Wood fires are not permitted inside Wilpena Pound. Gas fires are only permitted on days of Total Fire Ban. Outside of fire ban season, wood fires are only permitted at designated areas in campgrounds. • Please remember that fallen timber plays a valuable role in the natural environment and collection of firewood within the park is not permitted - penalties apply. The Heysen Trail The Heysen Trail is a long distance walking trail, which traverses the state’s principal mountain ranges between Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the south, to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges in the north. This trail passes through some of the most spectacular areas in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Many of the walking trails within the park utilise parts of this long-distance trail. Walkers may choose to undertake whole sections of the Heysen Trail. It is important that walkers purchase the relevant 1:50 000 topographic maps before commencing the following hikes: Wilpena to Yanyanna Hike (Hard) 6 hours one way – 20.5 km one way Yanyanna to Trezona Hike (Moderate) 3 hours one way – 9.5 km one way Trezona to Aroona Hike (Moderate) 4 hours one way – 13 km one way Within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, the Heysen Trail is closed on days of broadcast Total Fire Ban. St Mary Peak Hike Ngarri Mudlanha Enjoy a challenging, long hike to the highest peak in the Flinders Ranges where you will be rewarded with 360º views of the ranges, salt lakes and surrounding plains. St Mary Peak (1171m above sea level) is central to the Adnyamathanha creation story. For this reason the Adnyamathanha people of the Flinders Ranges would prefer that visitors do not climb to the summit of the peak. The shorter option to Tanderra Saddle also affords spectacular views. Cooinda Camp is an overnight walkers camp site within Wilpena Pound. Gas or liquid fuel stoves only. No water or toilet facilities are available. This hike will be closed over the Summer months (Dec, Jan, Feb) due to public safety. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Rangers recommend you leave on this hike no later than 9 am (or 10 am during Daylight Saving hours). Malloga Falls Hike A long flat trail that traverses the floor of Wilpena Pound to the spectacular rock faces of Edeowie Gorge and the stunning Malloga Falls. Beyond Cooinda Camp, bushwalkers need to be experienced and possess navigational skills. Prior to commencing this hike, bushwalkers must discuss their route with the Wilpena Visitor Centre staff and fill in a Let Us Know Before You Go trip intention form. This hike will be closed over the Summer months (Dec, Jan, Feb) due to public safety. Access: begins from the bushwalking trailhead at the Wilpena Visitor Centre complex. Painted Dragon Ctenophorus pictus Further information Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park PMB 22 Wilpena via Hawker SA 5434 Wilpena Visitor Centre T: (+61 8) 8648 0048 F: (08) 8648 0092 E: [email protected] Telephone Information Line (08) 8204 1910 National Parks SA Parks SA #NationalParksSA parks.sa.gov.au Local emergency numbers Police 000 or 131 444 (08) 8648 4028 Ambulance 000 Fire 000 Bushwalking in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Bushwalking in Ikara-Flinders Ranges Ranges National Park is located 450 kilometres north of Adelaide in the central Flinders Ranges. The park comprises approximately 95,000

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alks and fourteen hikes within the park.

Walks are accessible to people of all ages and fitness

levels including children. They are well-defined, even

surfaced trails. Hikes require som

e experience and a reasonable fitness level, as som

e sections can be quite steep and uneven.

Wh

ere to start?

1. Select a w

alk or hike from this brochure to suit

your ability.

2. Allow

enough time to com

fortably complete your hike

before dark.

3. Be prepared, and carry relevant m

aps, a compass,

whistle, jacket and plenty of w

ater (at least 4 litres of w

ater per person for walks of m

ore than two hours).

4. Enter your details into the Bushw

alkers Register at the W

ilpena bushwalking trailhead if you are planning a

walk of three or m

ore hours.

5. Inform

a responsible person of your planned route and expected tim

e of return. Searches will only be initiated

if staff are informed that w

alkers are overdue.

6. Study the trailhead sign and familiarise yourself w

ith the checkpoints and landm

arks. Hint: take a digital

photo of the map and refer to it w

hile hiking.

7. Follow

the markers, keep to the trail and enjoy!

The maps in this brochure are a guide only. Please collect

further maps, brochures and inform

ation on some of the

walking trails described in this brochure from

the Wilpena

Visitor C

entre.

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is located

450 kilometres north of A

delaide in the central Flinders Ranges. The park com

prises approximately 95,000

hectares and includes the Heysen Range, Brachina and

Bunyeroo gorges and the breathtaking Wilpena Pound.

There are a variety of walking trails that allow

visitors to explore the park’s m

ajor attractions, highlighting the contrasting diversity of plant and anim

al comm

unities unique to this region.

Mild tem

peratures from A

pril to October m

ake this period the m

ost comfortable for w

alking. During the sum

mer

months, tem

peratures range from 30°C

- 45°C m

aking w

alking more difficult. Som

e walking trails m

ay be closed on days of Extrem

e Fire Danger. N

o matter w

hat time of

year you are visiting, a careful responsible approach to bushw

alking is essential for your safety.

Yacca (Arta)

Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata

Hills H

om

estead W

alk

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Follow W

ilpena Creek and encounter relics and rem

inders of pioneering life inside W

ilpena Pound. Signs titled ‘If the w

alls could talk’, tell the story of Jessie Hill, daughter of

the first pioneer family to live in the hom

estead. A shuttle

bus is available to shorten the walk.

Access: b

egin

s from

the b

ush

walkin

g trailh

ead at

the W

ilpen

a Visito

r Cen

tre com

plex.

Sacred C

anyo

n W

alk

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

A short w

alk along a gum-lined creek leads to the site

where ancient A

boriginal rock engravings are found in sm

ooth sandstone walls. The im

ages representing animal

tracks, people and waterholes, have been pecked into the

sheer rock faces with stone tools. Som

e images are very

weathered and are best seen in the soft light of m

orning or afternoon. O

ut of respect for the Adnyam

athanha culture please do not touch the engravings.

Access: b

egin

s from

the Sacred

Can

yon

car park,

located

19 kilom

etres sou

th-east o

f Wilp

ena o

ff th

e Wilp

ena - B

linm

an ro

ad.

Wilp

ena So

lar Pow

er

Station

Walk

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Discover the large Solar Pow

er Station which supplies

Wilpena w

ith energy. A short w

alk to the lookout will

give you a view of the set-up.

Access: b

egin

s from

the So

lar Pow

er Station

car park,

on

e kilom

etre from

Wilp

ena o

n th

e main

road

.

Living

with

Land

Walk

Aboriginal people, European settlers and their

descendents share the pastoral heritage of the Flinders Ranges. This self-guided w

alk discovers the themes of

self-sufficiency, improvisation and survival in the rem

ote and isolated pastoral settlem

ents of the Flinders Ranges.

Access: O

ld W

ilpen

a Station

. Fee app

lies.

Wan

gara Lo

oko

ut H

ike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Follow W

ilpena Creek through tow

ering River Red Gum

s, native pines, scented acacias and a seasonal array of w

ildflowers for spectacular panoram

ic views of W

ilpena Pound. ‘Ikara’, the local A

dnyamathanha peoples’ nam

e for W

ilpena Pound, is a natural rock formation resulting

from m

illions of years of erosion.

A shuttle bus is available to shorten the w

alk. The low

er lookout is 300m on from

Hills H

omestead.

Continue on another 300m

to the upper lookout.

Access: b

egin

s from

the b

ush

walkin

g trailh

ead

at the W

ilpen

a Visito

r Cen

tre com

plex.

Trezon

a Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Discover som

e of the earliest life forms on earth

in the Trezona geological formation. This area

was heavily grazed w

hen the park was a

pastoral property.

Access: b

egin

s from

Trezon

a Cam

pg

rou

nd

, 40 kilo

metres n

orth

of W

ilpen

a alon

g th

e B

rachin

a Go

rge R

oad

.

Yu

lun

a Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

From the historic A

roona homestead and the restored pug

and pine hut, experience the landscape that inspired painter H

ans Heysen o n his visits to the Flinders Ranges. The trail

weaves through an im

pressive enclave in the ABC

Range.

Access: b

egin

s from

the A

roo

na car p

ark, 50 kilo

metres n

orth

of W

ilpen

a.

Bo

om

and

Bu

st Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Discover how

plants survive water shortages in arid

conditions. This short hike features a seasonal array of w

ildflowers.

Access: b

egin

s from

the b

ush

walkin

g trailh

ead

at the W

ilpen

a Visito

r Cen

tre com

plex.

Arkaro

o R

ock H

ike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Adm

ire Adnyam

athanha rock paintings featuring ochre and charcoal im

ages that tell the creation story of W

ilpena Pound. Enjoy spectacular views of the C

hace Range at sunset. The rock paintings are best seen in m

orning light.

Access: b

egin

s from

the A

rkaroo

Ro

ck car park,

17 kilom

etres sou

th o

f Wilp

ena o

n th

e H

awker-B

linm

an R

oad

.

Red

Hill Lo

oko

ut H

ike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Enjoy spectacular views of the A

roona Valley and H

eysen Range with W

ilpena Pound in the distance.

Access: b

egin

s from

the A

roo

na car p

ark, 50 kilo

metres n

orth

of W

ilpen

a. Qu

ite steep

in sectio

ns.

Aro

on

a to Yo

un

go

on

a Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Follow in the footsteps of early shepherds and discover

the ruins of old pastoral runs. Pass through contrasting rock form

ations and plant comm

unities while enjoying

views of the A

BC, H

eysen and Trezona ranges.

Access: b

egin

s from

the A

roo

na car p

ark, 50 kilo

metres n

orth

of W

ilpen

a.

Wilkaw

illina G

org

e Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Habitat of the Yellow

-footed Rock-wallaby, this gorge

features unique geological landscapes and permanent

water in contrast to its drier surrounds.

Access: b

egin

s at the W

ilkawillin

a car park,

45 kilom

etres no

rth-east o

f Wilp

ena o

ff the

Orap

arinn

a - Wirrealp

a road

.

Mo

un

t Oh

lssen B

agg

e Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Steep rocky inclines followed by rew

arding views

of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding area.

This hike incorporates excellent reptile habitat.

This hike will be closed over the Sum

mer m

onths (D

ec, Jan, Feb) due to public safety.

Access: b

egin

s from

the b

ush

walkin

g trailh

ead

at the W

ilpen

a Visito

r Cen

tre com

plex.

Bu

nyero

o G

org

e Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

This trail follows Bunyeroo G

orge, one of the most

peaceful and scenic gorges in the park. The gorge provides great opportunities for observing w

ildlife and interesting rock form

ations. Bullock teams and coaches

transporting copper, mail and produce used the gorge

in the 19th century to access the western plains.

Access: b

egin

s from

the B

un

yeroo

car park,

18 kilom

etres no

rth o

f Wilp

ena alo

ng

the

Bu

nyero

o G

org

e Ro

ad.

Bu

nyero

o an

d W

ilcolo

Creek H

ike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

Follow this w

ell-marked trail through native pine

groves along the hilltops of the ABC

Range.

Enjoy views of W

ilpena Pound.

Access: b

egin

s from

the B

un

yeroo

car park,

18 kilom

etres no

rth o

f Wilp

ena alo

ng

the

Bu

nyero

o G

org

e Ro

ad.

Brid

le Gap

Hike

Hills H

omestead W

alk

Scared Canyon W

alk

Wilpena Solar Pow

er Station Walk

Wangarra Lookout H

ike

Red H

ill Lookout Hike

Yuluna Hike

Trezona Hike

Drought Busters H

ike

Arkaroo Rock H

ike

Bunyeroo Gorge H

ike

Bunyeroo - Wilcolo C

reeks Hike

Bridle Gap H

ike

Aroona to Youngoona Hike

Wilkaw

illina Gorge H

ike

Mount O

hlssen Bagge Hike

St Mary Peak H

ike

Malloga Fall H

ike

Heysen Trail

The trail, which form

s part of the famous H

eysen Trail, bisects the floor of W

ilpena Pound. A variety of

mallee, native pine and heath habitats provide excellent

opportunities for keen naturalists to observe interesting local birds including w

rens, robins, parrots and raptors.

Cyc

ling

in t

he

par

kIk

ara-

Flin

ders

Ran

ges

Nat

iona

l Par

k ha

s fa

ntas

tic m

ount

ain

bike

opp

ortu

nitie

s fo

r vi

sito

rs. T

he M

awso

n Tr

ail a

nd

seve

ral r

oads

pro

vide

acc

ess

to s

ome

of t

he m

ost

stun

ning

sc

ener

y in

the

par

k.

The

Maw

son

Trai

l is

acce

ssib

le f

rom

Wilp

ena,

Yan

yann

a an

d Tr

ezon

a. In

form

atio

n on

wat

er a

vaila

bilit

y en

rout

e is

ava

ilabl

e at

the

Wilp

ena

Vis

itor

Cen

tre.

Ple

ase

carr

y ap

prop

riate

equ

ipm

ent

incl

udin

g a

punc

ture

repa

ir an

d fir

st a

id k

it.

The

park

als

o co

ntai

ns s

ectio

ns o

f th

e Fl

inde

rs R

ange

s by

Bi

ke c

ycle

loop

. Con

tact

the

Vis

itor

Cen

tre

for

info

rmat

ion

on t

he c

ycle

loop

.

Fire

res

tric

tio

ns

• W

ood

fires

are

not

per

mitt

ed d

urin

g th

e fir

e da

nger

se

ason

, usu

ally

1 N

ovem

ber

to 3

0 A

pril.

G

as a

nd f

uel s

tove

s ar

e pe

rmitt

ed e

xcep

t on

da

ys o

f To

tal F

ire B

an w

hen

no

fire

s ar

e pe

rmitt

ed.

• W

ood

fires

are

not

per

mitt

ed in

side

Wilp

ena

Poun

d.

Gas

fire

s ar

e on

ly p

erm

itted

on

days

of

Tota

l Fire

Ban

.

• O

utsi

de o

f fir

e ba

n se

ason

, woo

d fir

es a

re o

nly

perm

itted

at

desi

gnat

ed a

reas

in c

ampg

roun

ds.

• Pl

ease

rem

embe

r th

at f

alle

n tim

ber

play

s a

valu

able

role

in

the

nat

ural

env

ironm

ent

and

colle

ctio

n of

fire

woo

d w

ithin

the

par

k is

not

per

mitt

ed -

pen

altie

s ap

ply.

The

Hey

sen

Tra

il

Hills

Hom

este

ad W

alk

Scar

ed C

anyo

n W

alk

Wilp

ena

Sola

r Pow

er S

tatio

n W

alk

Wan

garra

Loo

kout

Hik

e

Red

Hill

Look

out H

ike

Yulu

na H

ike

Trez

ona

Hik

e

Dro

ught

Bus

ters

Hik

e

Arka

roo

Roc

k H

ike

Buny

eroo

Gor

ge H

ike

Buny

eroo

- W

ilcol

o C

reek

s H

ike

Brid

le G

ap H

ike

Aroo

na to

You

ngoo

na H

ike

Wilk

awilli

na G

orge

Hik

e

Mou

nt O

hlss

en B

agge

Hik

e

St M

ary

Peak

Hik

e

Mal

loga

Fal

l Hik

e

Hey

sen

Trai

lTh

e H

eyse

n Tr

ail i

s a

long

dis

tanc

e w

alki

ng t

rail,

whi

ch

trav

erse

s th

e st

ate’

s pr

inci

pal m

ount

ain

rang

es b

etw

een

Cap

e Je

rvis

, on

the

tip o

f th

e Fl

eurie

u Pe

nins

ula

in t

he

sout

h, t

o Pa

rach

ilna

Gor

ge in

the

Flin

ders

Ran

ges

in

the

nort

h. T

his

trai

l pas

ses

thro

ugh

som

e of

the

mos

t sp

ecta

cula

r ar

eas

in Ik

ara-

Flin

ders

Ran

ges

Nat

iona

l Par

k.

Man

y of

the

wal

king

tra

ils w

ithin

the

par

k ut

ilise

par

ts o

f th

is lo

ng-d

ista

nce

trai

l. W

alke

rs m

ay c

hoos

e to

und

erta

ke

who

le s

ectio

ns o

f th

e H

eyse

n Tr

ail.

It is

impo

rtan

t th

at

wal

kers

pur

chas

e th

e re

leva

nt 1

:50

000

topo

grap

hic

m

aps

befo

re c

omm

enci

ng t

he f

ollo

win

g hi

kes:

Wilp

ena

to Y

anya

nn

a H

ike

(Har

d)

6 ho

urs

one

way

– 2

0.5

km o

ne w

ay

Yan

yan

na

to T

rezo

na

Hik

e (M

oder

ate)

3

hour

s on

e w

ay –

9.5

km

one

way

Trez

on

a to

Aro

on

a H

ike

(Mod

erat

e)

4 ho

urs

one

way

– 1

3 km

one

way

With

in t

he Ik

ara-

Flin

ders

Ran

ges

Nat

iona

l Par

k,

the

Hey

sen

Trai

l is

clos

ed o

n da

ys o

f

broa

dcas

t To

tal F

ire B

an.

St M

ary

Peak

Hik

e N

gar

ri M

ud

lan

ha

Hills

Hom

este

ad W

alk

Scar

ed C

anyo

n W

alk

Wilp

ena

Sola

r Pow

er S

tatio

n W

alk

Wan

garra

Loo

kout

Hik

e

Red

Hill

Look

out H

ike

Yulu

na H

ike

Trez

ona

Hik

e

Dro

ught

Bus

ters

Hik

e

Arka

roo

Roc

k H

ike

Buny

eroo

Gor

ge H

ike

Buny

eroo

- W

ilcol

o C

reek

s H

ike

Brid

le G

ap H

ike

Aroo

na to

You

ngoo

na H

ike

Wilk

awilli

na G

orge

Hik

e

Mou

nt O

hlss

en B

agge

Hik

e

St M

ary

Peak

Hik

e

Mal

loga

Fal

l Hik

e

Hey

sen

Trai

l

Enjo

y a

chal

leng

ing,

long

hik

e to

the

hig

hest

pea

k in

th

e Fl

inde

rs R

ange

s w

here

you

will

be

rew

arde

d w

ith

360º

vie

ws

of t

he r

ange

s, s

alt

lake

s an

d su

rrou

ndin

g pl

ains

. St

Mar

y Pe

ak (1

171m

abo

ve s

ea le

vel)

is c

entr

al

to t

he A

dnya

mat

hanh

a cr

eatio

n st

ory.

For

thi

s re

ason

th

e A

dnya

mat

hanh

a pe

ople

of t

he F

linde

rs R

ange

s w

ould

pr

efer

tha

t vi

sito

rs d

o no

t cl

imb

to t

he s

umm

it of

the

pe

ak. T

he s

hort

er o

ptio

n to

Tan

derr

a Sa

ddle

also

aff

ords

sp

ecta

cula

r vi

ews.

Coo

inda

Cam

p is

an

over

nigh

t w

alke

rs c

amp

site

with

in

Wilp

ena

Poun

d. G

as o

r liq

uid

fuel

sto

ves

only

. No

wat

er

or t

oile

t fa

cilit

ies

are

avai

labl

e.

This

hik

e w

ill b

e cl

osed

ove

r th

e Su

mm

er m

onth

s

(Dec

, Jan

, Feb

) due

to

publ

ic s

afet

y.

Acc

ess:

beg

ins

fro

m t

he

bu

shw

alki

ng

tra

ilhea

d

at t

he

Wilp

ena

Vis

ito

r C

entr

e co

mp

lex.

Ran

ger

s re

com

men

d y

ou

leav

e o

n t

his

hik

e n

o la

ter

than

9

am (

or

10 a

m d

uri

ng

Day

ligh

t Sa

vin

g h

ou

rs).

Mal

log

a Fa

lls H

ike

Hills

Hom

este

ad W

alk

Scar

ed C

anyo

n W

alk

Wilp

ena

Sola

r Pow

er S

tatio

n W

alk

Wan

garra

Loo

kout

Hik

e

Red

Hill

Look

out H

ike

Yulu

na H

ike

Trez

ona

Hik

e

Dro

ught

Bus

ters

Hik

e

Arka

roo

Roc

k H

ike

Buny

eroo

Gor

ge H

ike

Buny

eroo

- W

ilcol

o C

reek

s H

ike

Brid

le G

ap H

ike

Aroo

na to

You

ngoo

na H

ike

Wilk

awilli

na G

orge

Hik

e

Mou

nt O

hlss

en B

agge

Hik

e

St M

ary

Peak

Hik

e

Mal

loga

Fal

l Hik

e

Hey

sen

Trai

lA

long

flat

tra

il th

at t

rave

rses

the

floo

r of

Wilp

ena

Poun

d to

the

spe

ctac

ular

roc

k fa

ces

of E

deow

ie G

orge

an

d th

e st

unni

ng M

allo

ga F

alls

. Bey

ond

Coo

inda

Cam

p,

bush

wal

kers

nee

d to

be

expe

rienc

ed a

nd p

osse

ss

navi

gatio

nal s

kills

. Pr

ior

to c

omm

enci

ng t

his

hike

, bus

hwal

kers

mus

t di

scus

s th

eir

rout

e w

ith t

he W

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a V

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in a

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