Australian_Geographic_-_October_2015_

(Sean Pound) #1

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A series of trails allows visitors
to get out and experience the
beauty of this geological marvel.

GETTING THERE
The Pound is located 433km north of
Adelaide in the southern Flinders Ranges.
It takes about five hours to get there from
Adelaide, depending on your route.

CLIMATE
Mild temperatures from April to October
make this period the most comfortable
for walking. During the summer months,
temperatures range from 30°C to 45°C.
Some tracks may be closed on days of
extreme fire danger.

WALKS
1 St Mary Peak Hike

(^2) Malloga Falls Hike
(^3) Wangara Lookout Hike
(^4) Living with Land Walk
(^5) Mt Ohlssen Bagge Hike
6 Boom and Bust Hike
7 Hills Homestead Walk
(^8) The Heysen Trail
(^9) Bridle Gap Hike
(^10) The Mawson Trail
PLACES TO STAY
Cooinda Camp
A camping ground within Wilpena Pound,
accessible to St Mary Peak and Malloga
Falls hikers. Gas or liquid fuel stoves only.
No water or toilet facilities are available.
Wilpena Park Camping Ground
http://www.wilpenapound.com.au/campground/
Wilpena Resort
http://www.wilpenapound.com.au
Rawnsley Park
http://www.rawnsleypark.com.au
Discover caravan parks, campsites and
accommodation at: http://www.turu.com.au
WILPENA POUND
EXPERIENCING
WILPENA POUND
Rest stop. A walker
takes in the view at
Wangara Lookout.
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