Flinders ranges Overview
The Flinders Ranges are a Mountain range which sharply rises from the landscape and stretches from the north of Adelaide, 400 km into the outback.
The Flinders Ranges date back as far as one billion years and are a magnet for geologists and palaeontologists keen to uncover the hidden fossils that may hold the key to our evolution.
Wilpena Pound
The Flinders Ranges are a popular haunt for artists, poets and authors as their seasonal changes are magnificent.
The Rains follow spring and result in the entire region being blanketed in brightly coloured wildflowers.
The seasonal changes bring unexpected beauty as trees of all shades of green and shimmering rock pools contrast against the desert like rock face.
Wilpena Pound, "place of bent fingers", is a unique 30 mile square elevated basin surrounded by sheer cliffs.
Concealed within this unusual land formation, through the gorge, lies a wonderland of wildlife.
This natural playground has formed tracks leading to various peaks that offer spectacular views of the entire region
Adelaide accommodation
See our general Adelaide accommodation for hotels and resorts.
Location
The Flinders ranges are located in central eastern South Australia and have a Latitude of 31.4°S and a Longitude of 138.7° E.
Driving To The Flinders ranges
Some approximate driving times to The Flinders Ranges:
2.5Hr From Adelaide (200Km)
11Hrs From Melbourne (1000Km) )
16Hrs From Sydney (1500Km) )
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations.
Driving in the Australian Outback is not recommended for the inexperienced or un-prepared.
Flying To Adelaide:
Adelaide Airport has both international and domestic terminals and is around 6km (4 miles) west of the city. By car, the journey into the city should take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Taxis, hire cars airport buses are available.
As a guide, the approximate flying time from Adelaide
to Perth is 3.25 hours,
to Sydney 2 hours
to Melbourne 1.25 hours
to Brisbane 4.5 hour
to Cairns 6 hours.
Times do not include travel time to and from airports and adequate time prior to check in etc.
South Australia School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Adelaide Cup Day Mon 10th March
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Labour Day Mon 6th Oct.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
Easter Holiday 10th April To 26th April.
Winter Holiday 4th July To 19th July.
Spring Holiday 26th Sept To 11th Oct.
Summer Holiday 12nd Dec To Jan 26th
Starts Sunday 5th October
Ends 5th April 2009
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
Flinders ranges Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):14 / 57
Spring(Sep-Nov):21 / 69
Summer(Dec-Feb):29/ 84
Autumn(Mar-May):22 / 71.5
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 50
Spring(Sep-Nov): 34
Summer(Dec-Feb): 19
Autumn(Mar-May): 31
