In an inland drive passing through these ranges, one can relax and stop by to its national park which covers the Port Pirie to Lake Callabona or simply watch over the popular natural amphitheatre called the Wilpena Pound, famous for its shape and length. If you are into historical exploration, you can visit this famous and interesting part of the range which is called the Ediacara Hills, a range of low hills that is known for the copper and silver mining way back in the 19th century and contains some of the earliest life forms through where fossil where discovered in 1946.
History tells us that Adnyamathanha were the first people who inhabited the Flinder's range. Up to this day, most of these 'rock people' still inhabit the land. You can see the artifacts of the first inhabitants displayed in the caves and rocks of the area, an exciting area to explore indeed. Historical activities have been noted in this area, among which is the copper mining and wheat growing activities. It is evidenced by some abandoned homes spotted in the landscape. Only mining exploration was the only thing that remained up to this day although coal-mining is the only activity that sustained. Flinders Ranges has a temperature of 13-25 degrees Celsius during Spring and Autumn, 8-18 degrees Celsius during Winter and 26-38 degrees Celsius in Summer.
Meanwhile, the Outback is a privately owned place located in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. You can walk through Heysen Trail and see the magnificent natural accommodations that make a truly relaxing treat with its welcoming towns. Most visitors settle in the area for their food and wine, exciting caravan activities, gallery and museum visits and souvenir shopping. During spring and autumn, the Outback has a temperature of 14-28 degrees Celsius, winter has 6-22 degrees Celsius and summer ranges from 28-40 degrees Celsius.
Flinders Ranges and the South Australian Outback accommodate a relaxing and adventurous atmosphere with its caravan and camping site, farmstay and motels such as Alpana Station, Angorichina Tourist Village, Coward Springs Campground, Flinders Ranges Caravan Park Cabins to name a few. It is also a place where artists like to linger and express their artistic abilities because of the dazzling view nature has to offer. Exploring plants and animal wildlife can also be an exciting activity in this area. Aside from which, the following pastimes can be done once you are in the area, Walking or cycling on the Heysen Trail, Barking Gecko, National Park and Mawson Trail, Riding horses or camel on Coward Springs Camel Tours and Safari, Pichi Richi Camel Tours, and Great Australian Cattle Drive, Ride along the train on the Pichi Richi Railways, Great Southern Rail, or Steamtown Peterborough and view the magnificent Flinders Ranges, Visit art gallery such as Port Pirie and Port Augusta or Boating and cruising along Port Augusta and Innamincka.
Outback South Australia has a lot of exciting views to offer for its natural landscape and flora and fauna. Indeed, one can get away and be relaxed in a bold and magnificent view of nature accompanied by activities filled with fun and exciting experience and to make sure you get to see teh Outback in all it's glory, there are many Outback accommodation options are available ensure all visitors enjoy a comfortable stay.
