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Flinders Ranges Photography Tour

• Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
• Location : Hawker , SA
• Product code: PGGDYL

Spend 5 days experiencing and capturing the amazing outback landscapes of the Flinders Ranges.

Why not escape the daily grind and experience 5 incredible days surrounded by the sheer beauty of the Flinders Ranges. Give yourself permission to unwind and get creative.

Join professional photographers and tour guides including John Adams in June and Craig Hindman in August as we tour the best of the Flinders Ranges.

This 5-day tour is a landscape photographer’s dream as we take you to the very heart of the Flinders Ranges and   Wilpena Pound .

Landscape photography by day and vibrant outback sunsets in the evening.

There's opportunities for some bonus Astro Photography sessions as well. The Flinders region delivers some of the darkest night skies anywhere on Earth, a perfect place to capture the milky way in all its brilliance.

What’s included in this tour?

• Professional Tuition
• Accommodation, Meals, and Transport, to and from Adelaide.
• 2 nights at  Merna Mora Station Self-contained units including a fully equipped kitchen, living areas, and ensuite bathroom (all to yourself!)
• 2 nights at  Wilpena Pound Resort: Deluxe Heysen Room
• Large luxury rooms are located just a short walk from the coffee shop with amazing views of the pound. Including your very own private ensuite bathroom. (all to yourself!)

Room amenities

• One queen and two single beds
• Refrigerator
• Bathroom with bath
• Reverse cycle Air conditioning
• Small indoor and outdoor dining area
• Blackout curtains
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• free toiletries
• Private bathroom

Simply place your $1000 deposit through our secure booking platform, Your place will be reserved instantly. The team will then be in contact with you to provide you will all the information you will require and confirm your trip details. If you would prefer to make your booking with the team directly, please email: [email protected]

Full Pricing (including $1,000 :

Twin Share: $4,300 per person

Single: $5,200 per person

Please note: full payment is required 60days before the tour dates

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Flinders Ranges Photography Tour

About Flinders Ranges Photography Tour

Why not escape the daily grind and experience five incredible days surrounded by the sheer beauty of the Flinders Ranges? Give yourself permission to unwind and get creative.

This five-day tour is a landscape photographer’s dream as you are taken to the very heart of the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound.

Landscape photography by day and vibrant outback sunsets in the evening.

There are opportunities for some bonus Astro Photography sessions as well. The Flinders region delivers some of the darkest night skies anywhere on Earth, a perfect place to capture the milky way in all its brilliance.

For full details regarding inclusions, visit their website.

Transport is available to and from Adelaide.

• Family Friendly
• Non-Smoking
• Public Toilet

Event Location

Wilpena Rd Hawker, South Australia, 5434

Flinders Ranges Photography Tour

Spend 5 days experiencing and capturing the amazing outback landscapes of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Why not escape the daily grind and experience 5 incredible days surrounded by the sheer beauty of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia? Give yourself permission to unwind and get creative.

Join 2 professional photographers and tour guides including John Adams and Craig Hindman as we tour the best of the Flinders Ranges.

This 5-day tour is a landscape photographer’s dream as we take you to the very heart of the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound.

Landscape photography by day and vibrant outback sunsets in the evening.

There's opportunities for some bonus Astro Photography sessions as well. The Flinders region delivers some of the darkest night skies anywhere on earth, a perfect place to capture the milky way in all its brilliance.

What’s included in this tour?

• Professional Tuition
• Accommodation, Meals, and Transport, to and from Adelaide.
• 2 nights at Merna Mora Station
• Self-contained units including a fully equipped kitchen, living areas, and ensuite bathroom (all to yourself!)
• 2 nights at Wilpena Pound Resort: Deluxe Heysen Room
• Large luxury rooms located just a short walk from the coffee shop with amazing views of the pound. Includes your very own private ensuite bathroom (all to yourself!)

Room amenities

• One queen and two single beds
• Refrigerator
• Bathroom with bath
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Small indoor and outdoor dining area
• Blackout curtains
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Free toiletries
• Private bathroom

NOTE: Accommodation lends itself to twin sharing as there is 2-bed rooms at first location and 2 beds in the second location)

Give yourself permission to unwind and let your creative juices flow. We guarantee you’ll take home some incredible images to grace your walls and share on social media.

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Individual price, a$ 3,350.00, about this workshop.

5 days 4 nights in the Flinders Ranges South Australia one of Australia's iconic and diverse eco systems teaming with wildlife and stunning vistas and gorges. Home to the world famous Wilpena Pound. This area has much to offer the Landscape and nature Photographer.

Whats Included In The Workshop

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Pick up/drop off in Whyalla Our meeting point will be in Whyalla a central location making it easy for everyone including people travelling from interstate. Pick up from here gives us much more time on the first day in the Flinders and takes away a full day of transit in the car from Adelaide.

I will pick you up on the morning of the 11th from your accomodation and I will drive you to Wilpena Pound Resort where we are based for the duration of our stay in the heart of the Flinders Ranges about a 2.5 hour drive From Whyalla which will take a little longer as we will stop at a couple of favourite spots of mine along the way to photograph before making our way to the Resort.

On the morning of the 15th we will end our tour after a sunrise shoot and I will drive you back to Whyalla to pick up your flight or lift. REX Airlines fly's a regular service to and from Whyalla if you want to fly. Whyalla is a good meet point as no time is wasted in transit. We have a full day in the Flinders and not wasting it in transit from Adelaide which is at least 6 hours in the car.

Please note there are no commercial flights from Adelaide to Hawker. If you live in Adelaide you are more than welcome to drive yourself up to Wilpena Pound or a convenient meet point where you can leave your car safely for the duration of the trip. Self drive has been quite popular with people doing road trips from interstate and people that do not like flying.

Tuition And Guidance

Small groups only for the best results. 1 on 1 tuition in the field. No one gets left out. Everyone has a chance to shine even the quiet ones.

I will be there to help you achieve and capture the best results you can with your camera and having a small group allows everyone to seek help and shine no matter what level they are at. Group critique gives everyone a chance to see how others have captured certain scenes and allows the creative juices to flow giving everyone a helping hand to see things differently and try new angles or techniques. There will be ample time for questions. There will be a critique session.

IMPORTANT Travel Insurance is a requirement on all my tours and you must be in good health upon arrival. Please refer to my terms and conditions.

During this workshop the following topics will be covered;

What To Expect In The Field

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During this workshop, the opportunities are endless. I will be on hand to help you become a better and more intuitive and well rounded photographer. We will be visiting most of the major local attractions.Many of these locations offer some great opportunities to photograph a vast array of different landscapes, natural features and colours with plenty of time in each location to capture what your after.

Locations And Attractions

To ensure you get the most from your experience and our time together on this workshop I have planned for us to visit most of the major attractions in the area including the following locations;

Highlights And Encounters

Although nothing is guaranteed, my knowledge and experience of the local area means that you are very likely to encounter many, if not all, of the following highlights during the workshop;

Activities And Environment

Whilst we are out in the field you will be talking part in many, if not all, of the following activities and may experience some of the following environmental items;

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Essential items, suggested items, workshop level, what level am i, fitness level, your workshop leader(s).

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3-day Flinders Ranges and Outback Small Group Tour

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Other services, flinders ranges and outback adventure tour.

This is an exciting, small group tour in the famous Flinders Ranges.

You will see the incredible rock formation of Wilpena Pound and the Ranges themselves. This tour includes an abundance of wildlife, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks and culture as well as multiple accommodation options, from sleeping under the stars, camping in a tent to luxury eco villas.

The tour includes: Flinders Ranges National Park, Mambray Creek National Park, the historic outback town of Quorn, Warrens Gorge Conservation Park, the Willochra Plains, Ancient Aboriginal Art Sites, Rawnsley Park Station, Wilpena Pound, Elder Ranges, Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges, Melrose (the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges) and the Clare Valley for wine tasting.

You’ll search for the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby, see an abundance of Kangaroos, Emus and Wedge Tailed Eagles, visit ancient Aboriginal cave paintings, meet the locals and enjoy camp fires and camp cooking.

Tour highlights:

• Quorn/Old Ghan Railway Station
• Warren Gorge Conservation Park
• Flinders Ranges National Park
• Wilpena Pound (Ikara)
• Brachina Gorge
• Ediacaran fossils
• Bunyeroo Gorge
• Clare Valley
• Bushwalking (optional)

Included in the Small Group Tour:

• Complimentary pick-up and drop off in Adelaide
• Professional, accredited tour guide/driver
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• 2 x lunches, 2 x breakfasts, dinners and one lunch at own cost
• All site visits as per the itinerary
• 2 x nights' accommodation 
• Prices quoted are for standard motel rooms. (Superior double/ Twin room 2795 p.p AUD or Superior Single room 2895 AUD)

Not included in the tour:

• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Adelaide Pick up to Flinders Ranges

Commence your wilderness journey heading north via the old coastal towns of Port Wakefield and Port Germein, which boasts the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. During the safari your Tour Guide will introduce you to a remarkable and resilient history of both Aboriginal and white settlement in S.A.

Be amazed by the beauty of the Southern Flinders Ranges, 600 million year old mountain peaks and spectacular views over Spencer Gulf. Travel through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to the historic township of Quorn. With its typical outback buildings and the original Ghan Railway station, Quorn has been the setting for many iconic Australian films.

Follow in the path of our early explorers driving to Warren Gorge Conservation Park to search for rare and elusive Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies. Dramatic rock outcrops harbour these endangered wallabies with only an estimated 8,000 living in the wild. Sit back in the comfortable, fully equipped 4WD vehicle as we head along the remote tracks through the deserted Willochra Plains where eagles soar and emus run free. Meals: (L) (D). Accommodation near Wilpena Pound (Picnic lunch included, dinner at own expense)

Flinders Ranges

This morning after a hearty breakfast, our expert guide will drive you on a wonderful journey to the spectacular Bunyeroo Gorge, visiting secluded areas of great natural beauty. Explore the ever changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge. This is an area alive with wildlife and boasts a remarkable geological history including Ediacaran fossils dating back millions of years. World-renowned South Australian painter, Sir Hans Heysen was inspired by this country and painted many of his landscapes here.

After a scrumptious picnic lunch, immerse yourself in the ancient landscape. Take that special photograph from Razor Back Lookout or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery Australia has to offer. Wildlife including Kangaroos, Emus and Wedge tailed Eagles are prolific in this rugged terrain and are usually spotted in abundance in the late afternoon. Meals: (Breakfast included, lunch included, dinner at own epense) Accommodation near Wilpena Pound

Options: 1) Self-guided early morning bushwalk following the tree-lined creek beds to Wangara Lookout. 2) Wilpena Pound Scenic Flights. (Please contact us for details)

Come along on an early morning bush walk that will take us to a rock art site, extremely significant to the Adnyamathanha. Aboriginal people have been present here for thousands of years and have left artwork in the overhangs of the cliffs.

Spend a relaxing morning travelling back to Adelaide along the Eastern side of the magnificent Flinders Ranges with its mighty Red Gum forests. The land will change into lush expanses of natural rural beauty as we head south. Enjoy a break in the world-famous Clare Valley wine region.

No doubt you will leave with life-long memories to share with family and friends about your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback Australia. Meals: (Breakfast included, lunch at own expense)

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The Ultimate Flinders Ranges Itinerary

Are you planning a South Australia road trip and looking for ideas for your Flinders Ranges self-drive Itinerary?  Maybe you’re wondering how many days you need in the Flinders Ranges?  Will you need a 4×4 for the Flinders Ranges? What are the best things to see in the Flinders Ranges?

With its ancient, rugged mountain ranges, geological history, hidden gorges, aboriginal rock art and abundant wildlife, the Flinders Ranges is one of the most unique and exciting places to visit in all of Australia.  From scenic drives to stunning hikes and peaceful campsites, this is an outdoor adventurers paradise.

We have been travelling Australia for three years in our self-converted campervan.  After having some van troubles on the Oodnadatta Track , we had to skip the Flinders Ranges and head back to Adelaide.  We actually back-tracked almost 3,000km because we heard the Flinders was just that good.  We were not disappointed!

The most famous and most visited part of the Flinders Ranges is the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.  In this post you’ll learn all the best things to do and find all you need to plan your perfect Flinders Ranges Road Trip Itinerary.

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Getting to the Flinders Ranges

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is located in outback South Australia , around 400km north of Adelaide.  The actual Flinders Ranges are much larger, and begin just north of Port Augusta.  

You can drive from Adelaide to the Wilpena Pound (the central hub of the National Park) in a day and the roads are sealed all the way. An Adelaide to Flinders Ranges Road Trip is a great way to spend a week if you just have a short amount of time in South Australia.

Most people will drive on the main highway via Port Augusta and then turn off along the Flinders Ranges Way via Quorn and Hawker.  A less travelled route takes you through the Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions before heading through the farmland around Jamestown, Orroroo and Cradock. 

If you’re coming from the Northern Territory you’ll travel down the Stuart Highway via Coober Pedy to Port Augusta and then turn up the Flinders Ranges Way.  Alternatively, you can travel down the Oodnadatta Track (unsealed) to Marree, then the Outback Highway.  

There are several routes into Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park from the Outback Highway, although they are all un-sealed.  We drove in or out of the park via Parachilna Gorge, Brachina Gorge and the Moralana Scenic Drive.

Getting around

You will need a car to get around the Flinders Ranges, unless you’re planning to join an organised group tour .  If you’re not travelling with your own vehicle, you can hire a car from Adelaide.  Be sure to check the rental agreement to see if you can drive on unsealed roads.

While the main north-south road through the park is sealed, many of the most spectacular sights are along unsealed roads, with varying conditions.  Road conditions also change throughout the season and many roads may be closed after rain.  At times these roads will only be open for 4×4 vehicles.

Flinders Ranges Itinerary Map

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Where to stay in the Flinders Ranges

If you want to stay within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, there is the Wilpena Pound Resort which has a variety of camping options (powered and unpowered) along with cabins and lodge style accommodation.

Parks SA runs several “bush camps” that are basic, most with just long-drop toilets.  These cost $11 per person per night.  Be careful if you are booking a bush camp, as some of them are walk-in only!  We stayed at the Dingley Dell Campsite for one night, which was fine.  You can book the Parks SA campsites online .

We stayed outside the National Park for a couple of nights at the Rawnsley Park Station .  This is a working sheep station which also operates as a caravan park/resort.  We stayed in the unpowered, unallocated area, which was really comfortable.  An unpowered site here costs $30 per night.

There is also camping and cabin style accommodation at the Skytrek Willow Springs Station , and Uppalina Station.

The closest free camping to the Flinders Ranges is the Nooltana Creek Rest Area north of Hawker on the Outback Highway.  There is also free camping all along the river at Parachilna Gorge.  

We stayed in one of the closest camps to Blinman as we were driving out of the Flinders Ranges.  The next morning when we continued on towards Parachilna we saw other, much better places to camp.

Flinders Ranges Itinerary

This 5 day Flinders Ranges Itinerary describes a loop from Adelaide, up and through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and then back to Adelaide. If you’re on a longer road trip, you could extend your time in the Flinders Ranges, or just drop days 1 and 5 for a 3 day Flinders Ranges Itinerary.

Day 1 – Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station

Head north from Adelaide via Port Wakefield.  Stop off at Lochiel to check out the pink Lake Bumbunga and the “Loch Eel”.  Sadly every time we’ve driven past this lake the wind has been howling, so we haven’t been able to put the drone up.  We did see a spectacular pink sunset there once though.  There is a great free camp beside the Lochiel Town Hall.

Stop off in Hawker to refill your fuel tank and grab any last minute food supplies you need.  You may also like to visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery to see his panoramic paintings of the Flinders Ranges (along with his rock collections and car memorabilia).

From Hawker you can drive up the Flinders Ranges Way directly to Rawnsley Park Station (sealed road to the Rawnsley Park Turnoff), or take the Moralana Scenic Drive.

Moralana Scenic Drive

The Moralana Scenic Drive is an alternative route into the Flinders Ranges. From Hawker, continue 38km up the Outback Highway towards Parachilna.  You will see the turn off to the right just after the Mern Merna Station turnoff.

This road is unsealed and when we drove it, it was quite corrugated.  We did not let our tyres down, nor did we need to engage 4wd.  There were a few dry river crossings, so definitely check the road conditions if there has been any rain.

The scenery on this drive is spectacular.  If you time it to do this drive in the afternoon, you’ll have great light on the south side of the ridge of the Wilpena Pound.  The gums along the dry river beds are beautiful river gums.

We saw plenty of wildlife on this drive, several kangaroos, beautiful parrots and many emus.  We wanted to get some video footage of the emus running, and eventually saw a dad with two chicks running up the road in front of us. You can check out all the Emu action on our Flinders Ranges YouTube video

Actually we thought it was mum, but we later learned the mother emu lays the eggs and sits on them till they hatch (not eating!), and then the father emu raises the chicks while mum recovers her strength.

The Moralana Scenic Drive re-joins the Flinders Ranges Way just south of Rawnsley Park Station which is where we spent two nights.

Rawnsley Park Station

Rawnsley Park Station was originally settled as a wheat farm in 1851.  In the 1920s the focus changed to sheep farming.  Tourism was originally a side venture but is now the main focus of the Station.  The total area of the station is currently 29,000 acres.

There is a range of accommodation at Rawnsley Park, from luxury Eco-Villas to the unpowered bush camp, which comprises over 4 acres.  There are also basic cabins and accommodations in the homestead.

We stayed in the bush camping area, which is 4 acres of open land, pick your own spot.  It’s a bit of a walk to the amenities building, but the showers are hot and welcome after a big day out in the park.

TIP :  If you’re towing a caravan, we recommend staying at Rawnsley Park Station for two nights, as you’ll want to leave your caravan behind tomorrow for the scenic drives.  Alternatively, you could spend these two nights at Wilpena Pound Resort and Campsite though it’s a little more expensive ($46 vs $30 at Rawnsley for unpowered when we visited in October 2023)

Day 2 – Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park Scenic Drives

Leave your campsite after breakfast and stop off at the Rawnsley Bluff Lookout.  This lookout is outside the boundary of the National Park so we were able to fly our drone and capture some beautiful shots of Rawnsley Bluff.  Mornings are the best time for photography here.

Enter the national park and if you haven’t booked your Parks SA pass online , make your way into Wilpena Pound where you can purchase one over the counter at the Visitor Centre.  The pass costs $13 per vehicle per day (less for concession card holders), or you can buy two-monthly and annual passes online.

Wilpena Pound Resort and Visitor Centre

This is the central hub for the Flinders, and most of the walking trails leave from here.  There is accommodation here, along with a restaurant and small IGA supermarket.  The Visitor Centre here is a great place to get up to date information on the roads and walking trails.

There are several guided tours which leave from here.  We had hoped to do an indigenous culture tour, but there wasn’t one running when we were here.

Cazneaux Tree

This red river gum was made famous by photographer Harold Cazneaux who photographed it in 1937. It’s actually on the National Trust of SA list of significant trees! The photo entitled “Spirit of Endurance” won him international recognition.  

There is a plaque where you can take your own photo.  Fun fact: Harold Cazneaux was the grandfather of famous Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith.

Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive

The scenic drive through Bunyeroo Gorge was one of the highlights of our visit to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.  The Bunyeroo Gorge Road is a 30km unsealed road that leads from the Flinders Ranges Way through Bunyeroo Gorge to the Brachina Gorge Road.

The section through the gorge can be a little rough, and when we drove through it was really only suitable for a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle.  There are a few water crossings along here, however the scenery is STUNNING.

If you are driving a 2wd, you would probably be fine to drive the 16km to Razorback Lookout, which is the highlight of the drive anyway.  Check the road conditions with the visitor centre and other travellers before you set off.

The Gorge itself is spectacular.  It’s not incredibly deep (at least not at the beginning) but the colours of the rocky cliffs, the majestic river gums and the rugged remoteness make this one of our favourite places we’ve visited in the whole country.

The Razorback Lookout is the best place in the Flinders Ranges to view the sunrise.  Sadly we didn’t have a great day, with a lot of cloud along the ridge.  The Bunyeroo Lookout is about 1km before the Razorback Lookout.  There is more space here and you can walk around and get  some great photos here.

Brachina Gorge

At the end of the Bunyeroo Gorge Road, you can turn left to drive into and through Brachina Gorge.  Just when we thought the scenery couldn’t get any better, it did. The rock faces in Brachina Gorge display the 650 million years of geological history of the Flinders Ranges.  There is also fossil evidence here of some of the earliest animals on earth.

Stop off at the Scree Slopes and if you’re lucky you might see the rare Yellow-footed Rock wallaby up on the rocky cliffs.  We would have totally missed them, but another couple of travellers stopped us and pointed them out.  We don’t have a Zoom lens for our camera, but this is what we saw through the iPhone.

At the end of the gorge you’ll come to another park exit – if you continue along this road it will take you out to the Outback Highway.   For today, return the way you came and instead of turning back down Bunyeroo Gorge Road, continue along this road to join up with the Flinders Ranges Way.

Stokes Hill Lookout

This is a popular place to watch the sun set behind the mountain ranges.  The road up to Stokes Hill is steep and rocky.  We engaged 4×4 but we did see a number of 2wd cars and vans at the top.  You can’t tow a caravan up here though.

There is a communications tower at the top of Stokes Hill, and you’ll have 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape.  There are several informative sign boards here, along with a relief map showing the Wilpena Pound.

After sunset make your way back to your accommodation and if the sky is clear, try some Astro photography.

Day 3 – Hiking in the Flinders Ranges

If you’re a hiker you will love the Flinders Ranges as there are so many wonderful hikes here.  From short hikes along the river bed at Wilpena Pound, climbing Mt Ohlssen Bagge to the 1200km Heysen Trail.  There’s something for everyone!

We’ve suggested two hikes to enjoy on this day:

Arkaroo Rock Hike

The Arkaroo Rock walk is a 3km loop trail that takes you up to an Aboriginal rock art shelter.  This is a moderate walk, with uneven steps.  The man at the visitor centre told us this was a 45 minute walk, although the sign at the trailhead says 2 hours.  It took us 1hr 15 minutes, and we were moving quite a bit faster than usual, as we wanted to catch a sunset.

This is a significant area for the Adnyamathanha people. In a shelter under a large rock is a collection of rock art paintings telling more of the creation stories of Ikara – which means “meeting place”.  

TIP :  The best time to do the Arkaroo Rock Walk is in the morning, as you’ll have the sun shining onto the face of the ranges as you walk up to the rock art shelter.

Wangara Lookouts Hike

The Wangara Lookouts walk begins and ends at the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre.  The trail follows a small creek through the Wilpena Pound Gap where you will see huge river gums and lots of bird life.  We were amazed seeing some of the trees which had obviously survived major fire events.  We passed a small waterhole and crossed the creek a couple of times.

You then arrive at the Hills Homestead, which was first built in 1888 and renovated in 1995 to look like the original.  There are signboards on the approach to the homestead which tell the family history of the Hill family coming to Wilpena Pound to farm the land.  They grew wheat here and initially had some success before drought caused them to abandon wheat farming in favour of sheep.

The story is told from the perspective of Jessie Hill, who came to manage the household for her brother as a 12yo.  Alongside Jessie’s story, are stories from Eileen Coulthard, an Adnyamathanha woman from the same time period.  Her story tells how the arrival of European settlers affected their traditional way of life and changed the environment.  We found these stories really moving.

Just past the homestead you’ll see a sculpture of two Aboriginal men.  Make sure you walk around to the back of this sculpture to read the Adnyamathanha creation story about how Wilpena Pound was created.  

There is a shuttle bus that runs from Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre to nearby the Hills Homestead. However, this Shuttle Bus wasn’t running when we were there. Check with the Visitor Centre.

Lookout Extension

From the Homestead, you can take a 700m extension trail which goes straight up hill to a series of lookouts.  This trail is rough and has uneven steps, trekking poles would be helpful here especially if you have weak knees.

It is definitely worth going all the way to the upper lookout. You can see the entire pound from here. If you continue another 50m or so, you’ll reach an unofficial lookout with views back through the Sliding Rock gorge and pound gap.  Just imagine those early settlers driving their stock through this gap!

NOTE:  Some of the hikes in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park are closed during the hot summer months from 30 November to 1 March.  Check with the Visitor Centre.

While St Mary’s Peak is a popular challenging hike for many walkers, this peak is culturally significant for the indigenous Adnyamathanha people, and they request that you don’t climb this mountain.

After a big day of hiking, you might like to take a scenic flight to see the Flinders Ranges from above.  There are both fixed wing and helicopter flights available from Wilpena Pound or Rawnsley Park Station.  

Following your flight head back to your accommodation.  We chose to spend our third night at the Dingley Dell Bush Camp – which is a basic campsite with drop toilets. 

Day 4 – Ikara-Flinders Ranges to Parachilna Gorge

An early wake up today as you head back up Bunyeroo Gorge for the sunrise at the Razorback Lookout.  This is widely agreed to be the best sunrise spot in the Flinders Ranges.  The parking space at Razorback Lookout is only small, so try to get there early.

There are several other lookouts from Bunyeroo Lookout down to Welsh’s Lookout so you should be able to find space at one.

After sunrise head back the way you came and turn left on the Flinders Ranges Way and head towards Blinman.  On the way you will pass the Great Walls of China, a rock formation along the top of a ridge.  To be honest, we found this sight quite underwhelming!

Blinman is a historic mining town just north of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.  Nowadays the population is just 22, but at its peak in the 1860s there were 1500 people living here.  Blinman is noted as South Australia’s highest town.  Blinman is situated at the end of the sealed section of the Flinders Ranges Way road.  

While it’s only a small town, there are quite a few services here, a post office, general store and a great pub.  There is plenty of accommodation here, both in the town and the surrounding area, and this can be a great place to base yourself to explore the Flinders Ranges.

One of the most popular activities in Blinman is the Heritage Mine Tour .  You can take a guided tour through the historic copper mine.  Tours run hourly from 10-3 during the tourist season (April to October) and reduced hours during the off-season (November to March).  Tours cost $35 for adults, with concession and family prices available.

Parachilna Gorge

From Blinman, head west through Parachilna Gorge.  This is another beautiful scenic drive.  There is a lot of free camping available along this gorge, so pick out a good spot as you are driving through.

Parachilna Prairie Hotel

From the outside the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna looks like any outback pub, but step inside and you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re in a trendy inner city craft brewery in Melbourne or Sydney.  But you don’t come here for the vibe.  You come here for the Feral Platter!

That’s right, the Prairie Hotel serves up all sorts of feral delicacies.  Choose from the grill platter or the Antipasto platter, which features Emu pate, Goat cheese, Kangaroo pastrami and Camel Salami.  

Nigel took one for the team and ate the Feral Antipasto platter – he reports it was great.  Luckily for me, it comes with several plant-based dips and a very generous serve of Ciabatta bread.

The Prairie Hotel is very popular, when we visited there were tour buses arriving for lunch, and a musician playing outside.  Lunch bookings are highly recommended.

After lunch head back into Parachilna Gorge to relax for the afternoon and evening.

Day 5 – Return to Adelaide

You can drive back to Hawker either along the Outback Highway or back down the Flinders Ranges Way. If you came up via Port Augusta and Quorn, you may like to return via Jamestown and the Clare Valley.

If your visit to the Flinders Ranges is part of a longer South Australia road trip, we highly recommend heading out to Arkaroola.

Essential Information for your Flinders Ranges Itinerary

National park pass.

A valid SA Parks Pass is required for entry into Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.  The pass costs $13 per vehicle per day, and can be purchased online or from the Visitor Centre in Wilpena Pound.  If you’re visiting more than one park or staying in South Australia for a while, you can buy a 2-month or 12-month pass online.

Driving in the Flinders Ranges

The main road through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park (the Flinder Ranges Way) is sealed all the way through the park and to Blinman.  Many of the side roads through the gorges are unsealed.  You can check up-to-date outback road conditions on the  SA Govt website .

Fuel is available at Hawker, Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Station and Angorichina Tourist Village (between Blinman and Parachilna). We use the Petrol Spy app to compare fuel prices.

Food and Water

If you are self-catering you’ll find basic supplies at Rawnsley Park Station and there is a small IGA store at Wilpena Pound.  There is a restaurant at Wilpena Pound and the Woolshed Restaurant at Rawnsley Park is supposed to be very good.

Water is available at both Rawnsley Park and Wilpena Pound – check with reception if this is bore water and the quality before drinking

Phone and Internet

We found the phone and internet reception was reliable at Rawnsley Park and Wilpena Pound.  It was almost non-existent everywhere else in the park except for Stokes Hill Lookout where you’ll be right under a tower. As one recent WikiCamps review said “Came for the sunset, stayed for the 4G”

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Do you need a 4WD for Flinders Ranges?

The short answer is no.  The main road through the National Park is sealed, and you can see a lot of the beautiful scenery without needing to leave the bitumen.  The roads through the gorges are unsealed, and road conditions vary depending on how much rain there has been recently. 

We found the roads in Bunyeroo and Brachina gorges had a few water crossings and rough sections where we put our van into 4×4 to crawl through.  We also used 4×4 to get up Stokes Hill, although we saw 2wd vehicles up there.

You could probably get to Razorback Lookout in Bunyeroo Gorge in a 2wd vehicle.  Your vehicle’s clearance is probably more important than 4×4 – a low clearance vehicle may struggle on some of the unsealed roads.

If you don’t have a 4×4 and want to get the most out of your visit, consider joining one of the guided 4×4 tours from Rawnsley Park Station.

When is the best time to visit the Flinders Ranges?

Summers in the outback can be very hot, so the best time to visit the Flinders Ranges is in the cooler months from May to October.  We visited in mid-October and the weather was really pleasant with temperatures in the low 20s during the day.  Ideal hiking weather.  The evenings were a little chilly though!

How many days do you need for the Flinders Ranges?

Three full days is an ideal amount of time to explore Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, and the surrounds, making it a 5 day trip to and from Adelaide.

Can I go Mountain Biking in the Flinders Ranges?

The Mawson Trail runs from Blinman to Adelaide, and passes through the Flinders Ranges. Many riders choose to just ride parts of this trail. There is also a 10km loop trail departing from Rawnsley Bluff Trail Head which we rode. However, this trail wasn’t really well marked and we did get a bit lost at one point.

Need help planning your Flinders Ranges Itinerary?

You can post any questions in the comments box below, or send us an email and we will happily get right back to you.

The Flinders Ranges is a definite highlight of our lap of of Australia. We highly recommend visiting this area and spending a good few days marvelling at the natural beauty of this unique part of the country.

Where to next?

We loved outback South Australia, and highly recommend continuing on to Arkaroola Wilderness Sancturary , or maybe even driving along the Oodnadatta Track .

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Day 1 – Arrive at Flinders Ranges National Park

Arrive at Wilpena Pound with plenty of time to settle into your accommodation and relax before enjoying dinner at the resort.

Followed up by a talk explaining that the week will entail any questions you may have. We look into specific elements that each photographer wishes to improve in their landscape and night photography.

If weather conditions allow us, a night photography session will be available close to the accommodation.

Day 2 – Flinders Ranges (Eastern)

Sunrise shoot on the eastern side, a perfect location to use different focal ranges, or learn how to approach, compose and stitch a panoramic image for maximum results. Throughout the morning, it is likely to see wildlife running around throughout nature

Afternoon towards the sunset drive, we explore a viewing vantage point. While en route, keep a keen eye out for any wildlife in the landscapes.

After dinner, another night photography session is available, weather permitting.

Day 3 – Flinders Ranges (Western)

Sunrise photographing Wilpena Pound focusing on composition and capturing the unique burnt colours offered in this part of South Australia.

After breakfast, we will drive through the park for a big day, discovering the diversity of wildlife, flora and viewpoints within Wilpena. We will learn new composition skills and techniques- telephoto and macro photography with the unique flora.

Sunset will be at an iconic vista of Wilpena pound, here we will focus on a technique and composition that will encourage you to print your images.

Matthew will offer a night photography session if weather permits or post-production techniques from the comfort of our accommodations after dinner.

Day 4 – Flinders Ranges (Northern)

Rise and shine for an early start this morning to capture the sunrise from a genuinely magical place in the National Park. Enjoy a morning coffee with good company, a great location and partnered with incredible photography!

Throughout the day, we will discover and capture more spectacular locations towards the national park’s northern area. This drive is like stepping back in time with the ancient geology around the area.

Day 5 – Flinders Ranges to Home 

A final sunrise shoot overlooking the beautiful Wilpena Pound for the last time on this trip.

Share a tasty final breakfast in the accommodation before heading home. Any final questions about photography, post-production or the Flinders Ranges are welcomed.

Please note: Additional days can be booked pre or post the tour. Please inform me if you are interested in this while booking. There are numerous other tours available in the area that can be booked on those days, e.g. 4WD, bushwalking, history or wildlife sightseeing.

Camera settings & focusing Focusing on Low Light Night Landscape Photography Composition & Framing Lighting – Natural & Artificial Long Exposure Filters or Exposure Bracketing

The Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia is a location I was fortunate and privileged to grow up near, spending many years exploring, camping, and photographing the National Park’s remote corners.

Therefore, this offers the best knowledge to provide a 5-day Wilpena Pound Photography Tour, visiting the best gorges, wildlife, flora and viewpoints surrounded by breathtaking coloured mountains in the area. Photographing at these locations during the golden hour and with clear night skies will improve our desired skills in landscape and night sky photography. Besides, our week-long workshop will demonstrate many different photography styles in landscape photography.

The Flinders Ranges Photo Workshop is a perfect blend of improving your landscape photography skills and spending time with quality people in an iconic far-north area of South Australia. However, we may have multiple chances to capture the Milky Way depending on the weather.

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5 best photography spots of the Flinders Ranges

The Flinders Ranges National Park is so beautiful and quite compact, with hidden gems all over; you will be left changing lenses faster than 4WD’s change gears. The Flinders Ranges is South Australia’s haven for macro shots, action shots, long exposures and even a couple of snaps from your phone – selfie anyone?

Pack extra SD cards for the millions of pictures you’ll snag, and batteries too; because you will not switch your camera off once you step into Flinders Ranges National Park near Discovery's Port Augusta accommodation.

1. St Mary’s Peak at sunrise is exactly what you need to start your juices flowing. A muted pink sky behind the vibrant red, purple, fuchsia cliffs are waiting for you. #nofilter required – this is what filters are based on: the perfect bleed of colours over this stunning Australian National Park.

View North down Aroona Valley, St Mary Peak. Picture: Walking SA.

2. From the top of St Mary’s Peak (watch out, it’s steep), you will have panoramic views of Wilpena Pound at any time of the day, and all the mountains that accompany it. No matter what weather you face, this is a great blue sky, rain and dramatic cloud spot where you can see all the faces of the land.

3. Capture some serious adventure-junkies at the Moonarie crag, found in the southeast of the Flinders Ranges, where rock climbers challenge themselves to walls as steep as 61m. If you find there aren’t any climbers to photograph, take a perspective shot that shows off this mighty mountain. This is the spot to be creative with.

Flinders Ranges. Picture: South Australian Tourism Commission.

4. Get out your macro lens and focus on your feet throughout your hike. The Flinders Ranges has a wonderful spread of wildflowers that bloom from September to November, igniting the usual grays and browns of the land with reds, purples, yellows and green.

Arkaba Station. Picture: Arkaba Conservancy. 

5. Sunset at Arkaba Station will have you chewing up that precious camera battery like never before. The light from the sun hitting the peaks burns red, growing darker as it pans down until you reach the deep blues at the base of the mountains. At last, the origin of the ‘ombre’ is uncovered.

This is a very fast overview of a national park that has so much more to offer right near Port Augusta. Flinders Ranges has falls and creeks waiting to be shot, as well as wildlife and the all-important selfies with soaring mountains in the background. Stop into the Information Centre in Quorn to get more out of your visit.

Tip: Sunrise and sunset are best for filter-free, dramatic photos.

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Embark on an unforgettable photographic journey to the heart of South Australia. Enjoy a blend of stunning landscapes, astrophotography and wildlife

Experience the raw beauty of golden hour in the outback and capture the last rays of light as it paints the sky and rugged ranges red. Then look to the sky as night falls and you’ll uncover some of earth's darkest skies and capture the brilliance of the Milky Way. (We will show you how).

Let your creativity go wild in the gorges as we explore serene waterhole reflections and the abundance of outback wildlife.

Finally, embrace the wild and witness an unparalleled view, while flying doorless over the  endless ranges including the picturesque Wilpena pound.

This thrilling photography journey offered by expert guides combines luxury and local knowledge in these untouched locations. Escape the normal, relish five days surrounded by the enchantment of the Flinders Ranges.

Unleash your creativity on this supportive small group tour, have a bucket full of fun and take home something truly sensational. Turn your bucket list tour into a reality and an everlasting memory with us.

Adventure  Details!

5th -9th of August 2024

17th -21st of August 2025

5 days/ 4 Nights

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August: Craig Hindman and PJ Taylor

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner to Intermediate

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Basic- Walk up to half hour

Twin share: $4,300

Single: $5,200

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DAY ONE to DAY FIVE - Explore, capture, and immerse yourself in Flinders Range

Journey to the Flinders, visit famous ruins, the iconic Flinders sunset and the Milky way shoot.

Sunrise, gorges at golden hour and sunset over the ranges.

Scenic photography drive around the pound, scenic lookouts and sunset shoots.

Sunrise at Razerback, image editing, late afternoon, no door flight and sunset.

Explore ruins, Alligator Gorge and much more on the way home.

PERSONALISED TUITION - Limited spots and 2 guides for individualised attention.

Journey to the Flinders, visit famous ruins, iconic Flinders sunset and Milky way shoot.

Sunrise, gorges at golden hour and sunset over the ranges

Scenic photography drive around pound, Senic lookouts and sunset shoot.

Sunrise at Razerback, image editing, late afternoon no doors flight and sunset

Explore ruins, Alligator gorge an much more on the way home

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Upon arriving, we humorously say you could misplace your wallet without it being an issue! Usually, your personal expenses, such as mementos, are all that you require to cover beyond the workshop fee.

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What’s included in Adventure prices?

Well almost! Just get yourself to our meeting point and we'll take care of the rest. Our workshops are all-inclusive. We handle all your accommodation, gourmet meals, drinks, and expert tuition. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy your photographic adventure! That's what our participants like most about our Adventures. They book the Adventure and we handle the rest.

What fitness level is required?

A good level of fitness is always best to ensure you can participate fully in the workshop and have a fantastic time. If you're unsure, just give us a call and we can discuss it.

We cater for the majority of people who don't want to walk too far or do anything too stressful!

What camera do I need?

A mirrorless camera or digital SLR is ideal. An iPhone, whilst it takes great photos, won't give you flexibility to capture the photos you see here on this website. You don't need to spend thousands on expensive gear to join the adventure we help you get epic photos with the gear you have.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes. Travel Insurance is compulsory for multi-day tours. This prevents you from financial loss in the case of falling unwell or the like... 

What is the difference between a Private room and shared room?

Our private room option  is for those who would like a room to themselves during the adventure.

Our shared room option  is also called "Twin share" and is for 2 people sharing the same room (separate beds).

You can either request to room with someone you know or simply book in yourself and we can match you with another suitable twin sharer of the same sex. Any questions, call John on 0427004276

Couples:  Please let us know if you're a couple and we can arrange a king or queen bed also.

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To secure your place, simply pay a deposit and then we’ll be in touch to customise a payment plan for your needs.

What’s not included?

Not much! Once you arrive on location we joke that you could literally loose your wallet and it wouldn't matter! Expenses outside the workshop fee is generally your personal purchases like souvenirs…

How experienced do I need to be?

None at all, to be honest. The reason you come on a adventure like this is to learn and grow as a photographer, so we'd expect you not to know everything! However, some knowledge of photography is a bonus.

What other equipment should I bring?

Tripod, laptop, clothes and toiletries. You don't need much. A full gear list is included in all itineraries. You can down load this via each workshop page.

We also email more details later to ensure you are as prepared as possible.

What type of accommodation do we stay in?

We always look for the best possible locations for our accommodation and, if possible, book 4-5 star accommodation with great food and coffee (and an extensive wine list! Joking!!).

That said, in some remote locations there's not as many choices. That said, if you have ever toured with us, you know that the accommodation is always amazing.

The accommodation details for each tour can be found by downloading the PDF on each adventure page.

How many guides are on each tour?

Our tours operate with 2 guides to maximise the support and experience we can offer you. This is rare but makes all the difference to your experience. 

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Craig Hindman

Craig has over 25 years of experience in the Creative Arts and Audiovisual Production. I have studied Audio Engineering and Jazz Performance. I've performed professionally as a musician for over 20 years.  Craig has also studied photography, run a media business and worked as a producer in the corporate world.

Craig and his wife Nadine and I have both worked professionally as photographers in the wedding industry. They have 3 girls who are growing up too fast!

Craig loves telling stories with pictures and sounds and looks forward to meeting you on our next adventure!

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We encourage curiosity, exploration, and bold pursuit of photography goals, At the same time, we emphasise careful planning so that our guests of differing fitness and ability levels can safely enjoy these life changing adventures.

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Arrogance has no place on our tours instead we create an environment of mutual respect and learning. Every member’s knowledge and life experience is valued, from a beginner through to an experienced photographer, promoting camaraderie rather than rivalry.

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