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Too much driving?

Why not put on some sturdy footwear grab and hat and “Go with a Guide”.

Guided walks from Wilpena Pound Resort.

Everything in nature has a story to tell. Local Flinders guides look beyond the spectacular panoramas for stories – stories of which the unaccompanied visitor is unaware. Walk with a guide and discover 800 million years of earth history, a fascinating and complex fauna and flora, and the compelling human history of Aboriginal and European peoples who shared a powerful instinct for survival and challenging country.

Old Wilpena Homestead

Nestled between the ABC Range and the northern ramparts of Wilpena Pound is Old Wilpena Station, one of South Australia’s oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements. Walk along Wilpena Creek past magnificent stands of River red gums, with stunning views of the Pound wall in the distance. As you pass through the station gate you will step back 150 years to the early days of pastoral runs.

Explore a world of improvisation, dogged with self-sufficiency and a powerful instinct for survival. Learn how the land changed with European settlement and how present day pastoralists and park managers are dealing with those changes. Enjoy a cuppa and cake on the verandah of the old Homestead or “Government House” as the early homesteads were known.

Cost: $35.00 p/p (minimum of 2 people)
Duration: 2 hours
Walking distance: 3 kms (easy)

Champagne and Shadows

A leisurely afternoon walk to Old Wilpena Station provides the best there is to see at this outstanding heritage-listed site. Described in 1856 as “the prettiest place in the Far North”, Old Wilpena Station will not disappoint. Follow the Interpretive trail with your guide and explore the evocative interiors of the outbuildings, among the oldest and best preserved of their type in South Australia.

Be silenced by the extraordinary beauty of the great River red gums backlit by the dying sun. As the evening approaches gather near the “Homestead and enjoy the magical last light of the day with a glass of bubbly and nibbles.
A memorable afternoon walk to one of South Australia’s most charming heritage places.

Cost: $50.00 p/p (minimum of 2 people)
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Walking distance 1.5kms (easy)

Remarkable Reds

Red is the signature colour of inland Australia. Red sand, red soil, red rocks define more than half of the Australian continent. Join your guide for an exploration of Flinders Ranges reds – red gums, red kangaroos, red sandstones and red sunsets. Marvel at the majestic red gums and discover why these giants are icons of the inland. As you watch them grazing in the late afternoon light, learn about the different species of kangaroos in the Wilpena area.

Ponder the awesome geological history of the region as you watch the walls of Wilpena Pound change colour, warmed by the dying sun. Over a glass of South Australian red, enjoy the special charm of a Flinders sunset, as it reduces the Pound wall to an exquisite silhouette.

Cost: $50.00 p/p (minimum of 2 people)
Duration: Approx2 hours
Walking Distance: 2 kms (easy)

Guided Walk into Wilpena Pound

A leisurely walk along Wilpena Creek into Wilpena Pound and on to the Old Hills Homestead where you can learn about the hardships the Hills family had to face during the turn of the century. There is an optional hike up to Wangarra Hill lookout which offers panoramic views of Wilpena Pound.

Be silenced by the extraordinary beauty of the great River red gums as you nibble on cake and coffee by the Old Homestead.

Cost: $35.00 p/p (minimum of 2 people)
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Walking distance approx:2.5kms return (easy)

If you don’t want to join one of our Guided walks, drop into our visitors centre and grab yourself a map of the local walks in the area. Here are just a few.

Wilpena Pound offers the bushwalker a large variety of excellent walking trails, some of short duration others can take days to complete. The trails listed here are generally within the National Park and are well mapped and marked. A regular Shuttle Bus service to the entrance of the Pound is available. (Fee applies)

Hills Homestead – from Wilpena Pound Resort allow one and a half hours. This easy Walk provides an insight into local History. From the Wilpena Pound car park walk along the main track then take either the upper track or Sliding Rock Track to the Homestead.

Wangarra Lookouts - from Wilpena Pound Resort allow two hours. A short walk up Wangarra Hill behind Hills Homestead takes you to the lower (5 mins) and top (20 mins) lookouts which offer panoramic views of Wilpena Pound.

The Drought Busters – allow one hour return. Discover how plants survive the water shortages in arid conditions. From Wilpena Pound Resort walk 300m along the Pound Gap road to the Mt Ohlssen Bagge trail. Follow this across Wilpena Creek to the junction of the Drought Busters Trail. This is s scenic loop with signs explaining how local plants survive arid conditions.

Mt Ohlssen Bagge – allow three hours. Although the walk up to the top is strenuous, the effort is rewarded by excellent views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding ranges. From Wilpena Pound Resort walk 300m along the Pound Gap road.

Arkaroo Rock – allow one hour walk from the Arkaroo Rock car park. A scenic route leads to this important Adnyamathanha site which depicts the formation of Wilpena Pound. On the rock shelter walls ochre and charcoal images depict bird tracks, snake lines, waterholes and people.

Malloga – allow eight hours. Edeowie Creek has the carved an impressive gorge through the sheer quartzite cliffs. The trail is over a moderate grade but avoid wet weather walking. From the entrance of the Pound, walk via Hills Homestead to Cooinda Camp (allow 2 hours). From Cooinda the track heads North West to Edeowie Creek and Malloga falls (allow one and a half hours).

St Mary’s Peak – allow six to seven hours. The highest peak in the Flinders ranges, St Mary’s offers magnificent panoramic views of Wilpena Pound and surrounding country. This is a strenuous hike.

The direct route to St Mary’s peak commences from Wilpena Pound. The first hour is relatively easy but the final hour to Tanderra Saddle is steep, stony and exposed. From the saddle trail, markers indicate the route to the peak. This section is difficult and can be dangerous so take care: do not attempt to climb it in wet weather.

Instead of returning along the same route, try a pleasant walk back to Wilpena Pound Resort through the Pound. Signs indicate the route from Tanderra Saddle, via Cooinda Camp and Hill’s Homestead to Wilpena Pound Resort.

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