THE FLINDERS RANGES SERIES
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in South Australia,
which starts approximately 366 km (227 mi) north of Adelaide. The
discontinuous ranges stretch for over 430 km (270 mi) from Port Pirie to
Lake Callabonna.
Its most characteristic landmark is Wilpena Pound, a large,
sickle-shaped, natural amphitheatre covering nearly 80 square
kilometres (31 sq mi), containing the range's highest peak, St Mary
Peak (1,170 m (3,840 ft)) and adjoining the Flinders Ranges National
Park. The northern ranges host the Arkaroola wilderness sanctuary and
the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. The southern part of
the ranges are notable for the Pichi Richi scenic railway and Mount
Remarkable National Park.
Several small areas in the Flinders Ranges are protected as National
Parks. These include the Flinders Ranges National Park near Wilpena
Pound and the Mount Remarkable National Park in the southern part of
the ranges near Melrose. The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is a
scenic protected area at the northern end of the ranges. In addition, the
Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park, west of Quorn and the Mount
Brown Conservation Park, south of Quorn, are protected areas of the
ranges. The Heysen Trail and Mawson Trail run for several hundred
kilometres along the ranges providing scenic long distance routes for
walkers, cyclists and horse-riders.
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