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UPDATES TO OUR GUIDE BOOKS - THE FLINDERS RANGES
From time to time, as updates to the information in our books occur, we will post it here at our updates page. Keep an eye on this section for the very latest news and information that you will not be able to find anywhere else.
Updates to Previous Editions
The FLINDERS RANGES – An Adventurer's Guide book
Pg 115
For Bike Riders
Beautiful Melrose in the southern Flinders Ranges is fast becoming the Mecca for mountain bike riders. With over 80km of great single track trails to ride, along with the now annual Fat Tyre Festival and a bike shop you’d find hard to beat in any capital city, it’s not hard to fathom why. For more go to: www.otesports.com.au.Pg 125
The Orroroo to Hawker road now joins the main Quorn-Hawker road about 11km south-east of Hawker .Taste of the Outback
Running from the 1st April to the 10th 2011 is the very popular Tastes of the Outback centred in and around the Flinders Ranges of SA. There’s plenty of 4WD tracks to enjoy, some great spots to camp and a plethora of fine food. For more info go to: www.tastesoftheoutback.com.au.Pg 128
Flinders Bush Festival
This annual bush festival will next be held in and around Quorn in the central Flinders Ranges, SA, from the 23rd to 26th April. There will be 4wd trips, open air film nights, markets, 'Tastes of the Outback', bird watching tours, while the town is the centre of the Pichi Richi Railway. For more details visit: www.flindersbushfestival.org.au.Pg 133-140
There is no fire wood collecting allowed in the national park. Wood can be bought at Wilpena otherwise it's gas fires only.
There have also been a couple of more camping areas established in the park. One just south of Aroona and another just north of Bunyeroo Gorge.
Page 144
The Horseshoe Rim & Horseshoe Range Tracks
Self-drive 4WD Tracks
The Horseshoe Rim and Horseshoe Range tracks, east of Quorn have now been opened up for self-drive four wheelers to enjoy – and they are very good! For info on these two tracks, or the excellent 4WD tracks on Argadells or around Mt Arden, contact Ron Cunningham at the Austral Hotel in Quorn, ph: (08) 8648 6017, email: austral@ihug.com.au.
You can also check out the web site of the Horseshoe Range Top 4WD Track or the Horseshoe Rim 4WD Adventure Tack at: www.thehorseshoe.com.au
Pg 155
The Wilpena to Blinman road is now sealed.
Pg 156 to 157 - Arkaba Homestead
Arkaba Station Changes Ownership - 4WD Trek closed
The fabulous Arkaba Station, situated just 24km from Hawker, is currently closed to tourists, having been sold earlier this year. It is now owned by Wild Bush Luxury and will be reopening in November 2009. However it will only be available to a select few and those who can afford to stay there. The five bedroom 1850s homestead offers accommodation for a select few guests at a cost of $790 per person, twin share.
It looks like you'll be able to pay and do an 'overland walking safari', but we doubt very, very much if it will be open as before for 4WD treks. While we have tried to contact the new owners to see if the property will be open to other tourists, or if in fact you'll still be able to camp down along Mooralana Scenic Drive, we have had no contact back. You can try yourself by contacting the following numbers: 1300 790 561 (Reservations - Toll free in Australia)
Pg 171
Alpana Station is now run by David and Sally Henery (David is son of John and Jan). In addition they now have a shepherds hut for hire (Nungawurtina) that sleeps 6. It’s about a 35 minute slow drive from the homestead.Pg 176
The Artimore and Patawarta Gap PARs track is pretty rough these days so expect to take a bit more time to travel along it.Pg 182
A Real Flinders Experience - Moolooloo Station
Located north west of Blinman in the heart of the Flinders Ranges is Moolooloo Station. There is something for everyone here with breathtaking scenery, bushwalking, 4WDriving, bird watching, horse riding, the historic Nuccaleena Copper Mine, Aboriginal carvings, gorges and natural springs. To plan your next trip, ph: (08) 8648 4861, www.moolooloo.com.au.
Pg 190
Warraweena 4WD Tracks & Camping
The former sheep station of Warraweena in the Flinders Ranges, 32km east of Beltana roadhouse has now been made into a private conservation reserve and has opened its doors to camping and four wheel drivers. With 130 km of tracks to enjoy, some superb scenery as well as historic ruins such as Sliding Rock the property is a great spot to spend a few days.
For more info, ph: (08) 8675 2770 or check the web at: www.warraweena.com.
There are even more great 4WD tracks and spots to camp to attract you to Warraweena nowadays.
Pg 219
Helicopter flights-Arkaroola
For those who want to experience the back country of the rugged northern Flinders Ranges then now is the chance. A helicopter is now based at Arkaroola taking people out to the Mawson Plateau for ‘Heli Hiking’, or scenic flights around the surrounding area or further afield. For more details visit: www.helivista.com.au.Page 223
Echo Camp Back Track
This can be enjoyed as a self-drive track and the cost now to do so is $40/vehicle with a $50 key deposit.
4WD Track in the Flinders Ranges
Another property in the Flinders Ranges has opened its doors to four wheelers.
This self-drive 4WD track climbs the Stirrup Iron Range giving great views of the surrounding country including out to Lake Frome and the impressive peak of Mt Chambers. There's a range of great camping on the property.
For more information contact Mulga View Station, ph: (08) 8648 4859.
