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Stunning area. I was amazed at the huge ancient trees and the beautiful red cliffs. This area is a long way off the main road and there are some patches on the way up to Wilpena pound without service. However the road is good and well traveled. I wish I had longer to explore the many hikes and lookouts. However the walk to the homestead from Wilpena Pound resort is spectacular and so incredible I saw so many wild animals and birds on that short walk. I learned a lot about the history of the area too.

This is a very special place in Australia and one which is always on the top of our go to places when in South Australia. The scenery is unsurpassed and rugged. Colours are amazing. Always a good chance to see Kangaroos and emus. The gorges are an experience I wish all Australians could see. Peacefulness, bush walks, awesome, geological history in abundance and a very meaningful place for our First Nations Australians where we can all learn about indigenous culture.

The scenic flight over Wilpena Pound was great. However there was not much else to do. The place was mostly closed for Christmas. Trails closed. No tours we could find. Not the best time of year for us.

We should have hired a 4wd as a lot of the tracks didn't suit our little hybrid car. However the road is great up to Blinman, and we saw as much as we could in the time we had. Blinman has a copper mine you can visit, built by Cornish miners. The cafe provides "real" cornish pasties which include apple in the end, as 'dessert.' The landscape is amazing all around, with plentiful wildlife peacefully grazing. Hawker has the most incredible artist in residence - Jeff Morgan, who is internationally recognized for his Panorama paintings. The one of Wilpena Pound is sublime. He also has a collection of memorabilia and cars which is fun to go through. The old pub at Hawker is right out of the 1940's and worth visiting.

This region is stunningly beautiful and rugged. Blinman mine tour was a very good insight into life in the mines and recounted / conducted by locals who know the nuanced history and stories of the period. Stokes Hill Lookout is a must for grand views of the rolling ranges and amazing sunset that throw out the colors that are characteristically Flinders Ranges. Recommend to use a 4WD or AWD SUV so you can access as many places as possible: roads are very accessible to these types of vehicles. Petrol and diesel are available at Wilpena and Rawnsley Park Station (understandably at a higher price). We stayed at Rawnsley Park Station which was a very good experience (except for lack of WiFi).

Overall - outstanding! The views of the land formations, and from the trails were brilliant. Three days were not enough to actually take in the scenery and appreciate the magnificence of this area. Get out there and just do it!!