The Flinders Ranges are north of Adelaide and border the Barossa Valley, the famous wine region. The entire range contains three National Parks, with the central range being the most popular. The Flinders Ranges National Park extends over 92,000 hectares. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Flinders Ranges National Park is Wilpena Pound, a spectacular raised basin encircled by an escarpment of sandstone. The Flinders Ranges, of which Wilpena Pound is the emotional centre, were first sighted by Matthew Flinders in 1802. Occasionally you come across the ruins of a farmhouse or shed, silent reminders that this is a harsh, unforgiving land.
Coober Pedy is a small town just north of Adelaide, and one of the best sources for opals in the world. Since the first discovery in 1915, mining has...
