The Flinders Ranges are a comfortable five-hour drive north of Adelaide on sealed roads, however it is recommended to hire a 4WD vehicle. Options for car hire can be found on our Vehicle Hire page.
Step back in time in a beautifully rugged outback landscape with spectacular gorges, abundant wildlife, Aboriginal culture and rock art.
The easiest way to get the Flinders Ranges is by car. The area can be explored by self-driving, four-wheel drive tour, scenic flight or helicopter.
Accommodation and tour operators to consider are listed below. For more ideas of what to see and do, check out the Flinders Ranges & Outback Itinerary page.
If you have any questions about putting together your self-famil itinerary, please contact [email protected].
Getting to Flinders Ranges & Outback
Arkaba Station
Where to stay
There are a range of accommodation options in the Flinders Ranges and Outback.
For an intimate, all-inclusive experience stay at Arkaba, a Luxury Lodges of Australia member. Wilpena Pound Resort offers glamping in safari tents, a campground and hotel rooms. Or stay at the homestead, eco-villas or self-contained holiday units at Rawnsley Park Station.
For authentic outback hospitality and a hallmark regional dining experience, consider a stay or a meal at The Prairie Hotel.
If you're looking for something else, explore the full list of options on the Flinders Ranges & Outback Accommodation page.
Wilpena Pound Resort
Touring options
Experience the best of what the Flinders Ranges and Outback has to offer on a guided walk, four-wheel drive tour, or observe from above on a scenic flight or helicopter. Arkaba, Rawnsley Park Station and Wilpena Pound Resort all offer their own tours.
For more options, explore the full list of tour operators in the area.