Flinders Ranges SA !4th to 27th May 2025
Wed 14th May 2025
Walk, Base Camp, Social
Bookings available to active members only.
Wait-list begun, in case someone needs to cancel
We begin the trip at Melrose 14th May and end at Rawnsley Park 27th May plus include two day either side of the trip for tr avelling there and retuirn to Canberra. Choice of own accommodation or in cabins. Walks are on reasonable tracks from 12 to 18km and climbs from 300m to 800m. A reasonable level of fitness is required
From first base camp at Melrose C Pk we stay 6 days , Walks include climbing Dutchmans Stern, Alligator Gorge (best Gorge in the Flinders) Hidden Gorge and Mt Remarkable plus a rest day where some may drive to the Arid Bot Gdn or the Tourist exhibition Wadlata, both are at Pt Augusta
From base camp at Rawnsley Park CP staying 7 days, walks including tough Rawnsley Bluff look outs in Wilpena Pound and longer and tougher St. Marys Peak, plus 2 touristy days. One day walking and driving in Blinman area along its Pools, Angorichina the start of the Hans Heysen Track and nearby gorges. The second touristy day exploring the Brachina Gorge, a world renowned Geological Wonder plus venturing to Aroona and Bunyeroo Valleys and Hans Heysen painting areas Scenery is stunning, plus a Rest Day where you can enjoy a coffee and muffin and wandering around Wilpena Pound
More details of all the walks, their distance and climb plus driving instructions will be emailed out to all participants.
ACCOMM
Acc in cabins Melrose from ~ $600 and Rawnsley~ $800, all dependent on numbers Please pay me deposit $200 once accepted on the Walk to be able to confirm cabin bookings at Melrose and at Rawnsley
NOTE Intended mileage about 2500 km includes travel there and return.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Fri 20th Dec 2024
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Distance (km or hrs)
N/A
Ascent
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Transport information
Private cars to the Flinders Car pooling for all Day Walks
Travelling date
Sat 03rd May 2025
Accommodation options
Base-camping
Accommodation information
Cabins, powered sites ,or own van or tent
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.
Date and Time
Start: | Wed 14th May 2025 @ 08:00am |
Approx Return: | Tue 27th May 2025 @ 08:00am |
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