WORDS DEAN MELLOR PHOTOS OFFROAD IMAGESIt’s worth adding a couple of days
to the itinerary by taking the scenic
route to the Flinders Ranges.
S
OUTH Australia’s Flinders Ranges is a truly
spectacular destination, offering a stunning
landscape, ancient and modern history, plenty of top-
notch facilities and an incredible array of wildlife.
It’s also the gateway to Australia’s Red Centre, so it’s
little wonder this area attracts many four-wheel drive
adventurers.
Of course, when you’re sitting down at home
planning your trip to the Flinders Ranges and
beyond, it would be excusable if you simply wanted to find the
most direct route to get there as quick as you can. But don’t forget
the journey is often as enjoyable as the destination.
Whether you’re travelling to the Flinders from Melbourne or
Adelaide in the south or Broken Hill in the east, there’s always
the temptation to stick to the main roads to get there as quickly
as possible and to make use of whatever time you have available
to you. So while most people travelling from the east along the
Barrier Hwy from Broken Hill head all the way to Peterborough
before making north for Hawker, there’s a much more scenic
option for those willing to put a little extra dirt under their tyres.
This option is also available to those heading up from the south.http://www.4X4australia.com.au 1311