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Flinders Ranges

Ancient ochre mountains in the South Australian outback, with the vast natural amphitheater of Wilpena Pound, rock art and wild wallabies.

Photo: Matthew Summerton · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Oct
Our full guide to Flinders Ranges is being written. It's on the South and Western Australia list as Worth a Detour.

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