OUTBACK ODYSSEY

SOUTH Australia’s Flinders Ranges has long been a popular drawcard for people of all descriptions. Large pebbled and stoned creeks, significant geological formations, stunning gorges, ancient river redgums, abundances of flora and fauna, hike and bike trails and of course one of the natural wonders of the world, Wilpena Pound.

With evidence of creation over 500 million years ago our personal history is minor, a bit like our exploration of the area. A few main roads feed the tourist spots amongst a plethora of pastoral leases and stations, many of which have seen better days. The long distance Heysen Trail cuts through the centre with Flinders Ranges NP and has become a magnet for hikers with a series of short and medium distance day hikes.

Counting Camels

Before motorised transport the best way to get around in the outback was by a beast whose genetics traces back almost 45 million years. Introduced into Australia in 1860, the camel was seen as an ideal bulk transport solution where the, that marvellous story and later a movie starring Mia Wasikowska. Robyn showed that a bit of love and attention can be just as successful as the way of the wild.