The rolling hills of the Bunyeroo Valley present a gentler face of the Flinders Ranges. Even though Bunyeroo Valley does not scale the heights of Wilpena Pound, it provides rewarding views of the peaks, making it an enjoyable outing for the whole family. The walking trail begins on the purplish shales and open cypress pine woodland of the Bunyeroo Formation and Wilcolo Creek. The trail then follows a small creek through the ABC Range (quartzite) to the gentle rolling country of Brachina Formation siltstones, characteristically vegetated with silver wattle. The return to the car park follows Bunyeroo Creek.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Total distance: 9263 m
Max elevation: 463 m
Min elevation: 299 m
Total climbing: 258 m
Total descent: -258 m
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The trailhead is at the Bunyeroo car park in Flinders Ranges National Park - 18 kilometres north of Wilpena along the Bunyeroo Gorge Road.
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is located approximately 450 kilometres north of Adelaide in the central Flinders Ranges. To reach the park from Adelaide, take one of several routes to Hawker, then follow the signs to Wilpena. If traveling from Leigh Creek in the north, head south to Parachilna and enter the park from either the north or the west. Alternatively, you can head east from Leigh Creek towards Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, then follow the signs south to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. From Broken Hill, turn north at Yunta on the Arkaroola Road and follow the signs to Blinman.
The main road through the park and into Wilpena Pound is sealed, but unsealed roads with changing surfaces are common throughout the park and may be affected by weather conditions. All public roads are accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles, caravans, and trailers. Please drive slowly and respect other road users.
Ancient and rugged mountain landscapes, peaceful tree-lined gorges, and a seasonal wealth of wildlife combine to make Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park one of South Australia's iconic destinations. Covering approximately 95,000 hectares, the park includes the Heysen Range, Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges, and the vast amphitheatre of mountains known as Wilpena Pound. Visitors can experience native wildlife, rich cultural heritage, impressive geological features, and a range of activities including bushwalking, four-wheel driving, birdwatching, photography, and mountain biking. Mild temperatures from April to October make this period the most comfortable for bushwalking and cycling, while summer temperatures can range from 30ºC to 45ºC.
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park has a rich and complex cultural heritage, combining Aboriginal and pastoral history. The park is co-managed by a board consisting of Adnyamathanha and Department for Environment and Water representatives. The Adnyamathanha people, meaning "hills or rock people," are the traditional custodians of the park, with a connection to the land that stretches back thousands of years. Visitors can view ancient rock paintings and engravings at Arkaroo Rock, Sacred Canyon, and Perawurtina Cultural Heritage Site.
Rugged mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, peaceful creeks lined with river red gums, and abundant wildlife are just the beginning of what awaits at one of South Australia's most popular tourist destinations.
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