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Flinders Ranges
Links
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The following links may be useful for your visit to
Skytrek Willow Springs and the Flinders Ranges: |
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Flinders Ranges Information |
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Hawker
- Hub of the Flinders Ranges - A convenient and affordable place to stay for your
Flinders Ranges visit and a great place to live. Find out everything you need to know
about our community - facilities, things to do, lifestyle . . . . |
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Flinders
Ranges of South Australia - Cradock, Hawker, Quorn and surrounds - The official site
of the Flinders Ranges Tourism Association giving detailed information about
accommodation, attractions, events, maps, regional details and services. |
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Flinders
Ranges Environment - The region is one of the most environmentally diverse and scenic
in South Australia. It Includes rugged, mountainous areas, grasslands, land dominated by
saltbush and blue bush, sand dune-swale systems and watercourses lined with river red gums
and/or melaleucas. |
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Flinders Ranges
National Park - The official website of the Department of Environment
and Heritage. |
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The Bunkers Conservation
Reserve is a Private Reserve situated within the traditional lands of
the Adnyamathanha aboriginal people. It is approximately 140 square
kilometres in area and takes in some of the most rugged country of the
Flinders Ranges. Some features include Loves Mine Range, Mount Caernarvon
(921 metres high) and The Bunkers Range. |
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Arkaroola
Wilderness Sanctuary - Located 600km north of Adelaide and 130km
east of Leigh Creek and unique to the northern Flinders Ranges, or
indeed Australia, this 610sq km Wilderness Sanctuary, operated by the
Sprigg
family, contains one of Australia's most spectacular mountain views
and Advanced Ecotourism accredited guided tours. |
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Flinders
Ranges and Outback road reports - Transport South Australia official
website providing up to date information on outback roads, temporary
closures, restrictions and warnings. |
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Flinders Ranges & Outback South Australia Tourism
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Comprehensive information on what to see and
do, how to get there, where to stay, when to visit, touring, holiday planner
and travelers tips. |
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Flinders
Ranges Tourism Operators Association -
The Flinders Ranges Tourism Operators will provide for the visitors
a memorable experience that is
environmentally responsible, socially sustainable, culturally aware
and economically viable |
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Official site of South Australian Tourism
Commission |
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Climate and Weather |
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Latest colour satellite image - A useful way to check out where the
moisture is coming from. |
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Latest
weather chart of Australia - Released by the Bureau of
Meteorology at 5am, 9am and 4pm
daily. |
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9am
weather observations - Official observations for Hawker and 77 other locations
in South Australia. Includes: Minimum & maximum temperatures, rain, cloud cover,
barometric pressure and wind. |
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3pm weather observations - Official observations for Hawker and 77
other locations in South Australia. Includes: Minimum & maximum temperatures, rain,
cloud cover, barometric pressure and wind. |
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Accommodation |
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Willow Springs
accommodation bookings may be made through the
Flinders Ranges
Accommodation Booking Service (FRABS). Detailed information about all
our accommodation options can be found in this website. |
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Car & Camper Trailer Hire |
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Blinman Hotel |
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Camper Trailer Hire - Want the
experience of camping in The Flinders Ranges but don’t have the equipment.
Try before you buy! Hire a camper trailer. Contact: Chris and Daphne Bretag
of Jamestown on Phone: 08 86657060 Mobile: 0428 485 651 |
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Discovery Car Hire -
Discovery Car Hire Australia has brought together
the major Australia car hire suppliers so you can compare their
prices, vehicles and availability without leaving our website. |
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Flinders & Beyond Camper Trailer
Hire - Hassle free camping! Drive to Port Augusta, pick up a camper
Trailer and off you go!
Also known as Gateway to the outback, Pt.
Augusta is the ideal spot to pick up your camper trailer with all your
camping requirements included with the hire. Basic or Deluxe Packages
available.
Contact Sharon & Garry 0419 802 268
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Gulf Getaways -
Gulf Getaways offers
a diverse range of vehicles. Various sized sedans are available for about
town travel or highway traveling, and a range of 4WD vehicles to explore the
Flinders Ranges and beyond. 7 seater vehicles are available for larger
families and 14 and 20 seater buses for larger groups. |
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General Information |
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4 Wheel Driving, Camping and Caravanning
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Visit this site to see Skytrek Trek Notes. ExplorOz is an interactive site for people
interested in camping, four wheel driving and caravanning in Australia. Used
by more than ¼ million readers each month, this is the leading reference for
Australian travelers! |
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Events |
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Tastes of the
Outback - SA 16th – 26th April 2010
Wine and dine your way through the Flinders Ranges and Outback. Enjoy fine
Regional food and wine accompanied by world class entertainment and unique
attractions. |
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Annual Hawker Craft Mart & Quilting Display
- A Quilting Exhibition and Craft Mart run in the Hawker Institute,
together with a display of photographs presented by the Hawker Camera Club. |
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Activities |
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Angorichina (Flinders
Ranges) Connections
Angorichina Village
www.angorichinavillage.com.au operates a
passenger transport departing Parachilna every
Thursday and returns every Friday from Port Augusta.
Departs Parachilna every Thursday at 12pm every Thursday, travels to Port
Augusta via Angorichina, Blinman, Wilpena, Rawnsley Park, Hawker, Quorn and
arrives at Port Augusta at 4.30pm. Returns every Friday from Port Augusta at
4pm and arrives at Parachilna at 8.30pm via the same route.
50% discount applies to holders of an approved passenger transport
concession card.
Phone Angorichina Village 08 86484842 or email
enquiries@angorichinavillage.com.au or
Phone Wadlata 08 86419193 or email
wadlata@portaugusta.sa.gov.au
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Derek's 4WD Tours
Australia - Are you a person with a special interest and would
you like a tour designed around these needs and interests eg geology, flora,
fauna, sunset and sunrises, local history, European History then why not
book a tour with: An experienced and fully accredited local guide. Owner
operator, German Interpreter, Full or Half Day tours in a luxury 4WD. |
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Four Winds Cultural
Guiding. Four Winds Cultural
Guiding warmly welcomes people to experience the mysterious depths of the
Adnyamathanha Aboriginal culture. We offer a range of Aboriginal experiences
designed to provide participants with a deeper and informed understanding of
this remarkable culture. We offer Creation Stories, Tracks and Scats Tours
and Bush Tucker Tours. For more details and bookings please contact Jane and
Stefan on 08 86486993, 0427 774112 or email
fourwindscg@bigpond.com |
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Jeff Morgan
Gallery & Wilpena Panorama -
Make sure you call in on the way to Willow Springs or on your return.
Conveniently located right in the centre of Hawker. |
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Pichi Richi Camel Tours -
Experience the spectacular Flinders Ranges from a unique perspective - by
camel. Pichi Richi Camel Tours, Devils Peak Rd, Quorn
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Rawnsley Park Station
Rawnsley Park Station offers
our customers a wide range of services including licensed shop, bushwalking
trails, 4WD Tours, Scenic Flights, Mountain Bike Hire, Camel Rides, Goldrush
Ballooning (July to Sept) and The Woolshed Restaurant
Visit:
www.rawnsleypark.com.au
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