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2trout


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I am hoping to get some information about 2 roads:-

1. Hawker to Arkaroola and 

2. Hawker to Blinman and on to Marree

I would like to know if the roads are sealed all the way. Also, any little tips about what to see along the way would be appreciated. I have previously been to Wilpena Pound so I am not intending to return to the Pound.

Thanks in advance.

 

 



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Hawker to Blinman is bitumen.
Blinman to Arkaroola is gravel.
Blinman to Parachilna is gravel and from there to Marree is bitumen.

Flinders.jpg

Get yourself a decent HEMA atlas. Dotted lines are gravel (except Lyndhurst to Marree is now bitumen).

EDIT.

You can spend many weeks exploring the Flinders Ranges. This is the Bunyeroo Scenic Drive, travelling north to the Brachina Gorge.

Cheers,

Peter

 



-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Monday 25th of April 2022 08:04:59 PM

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Thanks, Peter. If we park our van at Rawnsley Park and do day trips in the 4WD, any suggestions? I thought that we might spend 4 or 5 days there.

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If you intend travelling anywhere in that area in the near future it might pay you to check with local police and road authorities as there has been extensive rain throughout those districts.
In fact it is a good idea to check conditions with authorities at any time as it may save you heartache and inconvenience if caught out.

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Current Weather Warnings.

http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/



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www.dit.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads
Flinders is still mostly open, but keep an eye on it. Almost everything else is shut.
Moralana Scenic Drive, Brachina Gorge, Glass Gorge, Parachilna Gorge. All special places.
Cheers,
Peter

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Thanks, everyone

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2trout wrote:

Thanks, Peter. If we park our van at Rawnsley Park and do day trips in the 4WD, any suggestions? I thought that we might spend 4 or 5 days there.

 I would be more inclined to go up to Copley to do day trips. Copley is 130 km from Arkaroola whereas Rawnsley Park is 215 km and Google Maps indicates it is 1 hour less driving. There are a few things to see there as swell.



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I would stay at Rawnsley and do the day trips Peter suggested, and also Arrona Valley and homestead.

Then I would go to Arkarrola and stay there a few days or more and do day trips .Do the Ridge-top Tour,a bit pricey but worth it.



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Yep, Arkaroola is too far for a day trip. Besides you could spend several days there and also explore the Gammon Ranges to the south.
There are a variety of tracks and some beautiful country.
youtu.be/V212SJQ4mYY
youtu.be/-L5SX6fxmlc
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Peter_n_Margaret wrote:

www.dit.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads
Flinders is still mostly open, but keep an eye on it. Almost everything else is shut.
Moralana Scenic Drive, Brachina Gorge, Glass Gorge, Parachilna Gorge. All special places.
Cheers,
Peter

 Things change quickly. Those gorges are all open today and the roads are in fine condition. Just back in the van after exploring them all.



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Just book it, Rawnsley Pk is a great place to base yourself.

Plenty of things to do and see, drives etc etc.

You can get that information when you get there, otherwise research on line

cheers and have fun

As P&M said, Arkaroola is a trip in its self, see the Flinders around Rawnsley/Wilpena Pound/Blindman etc etc first

Ian



-- Edited by Wanda on Monday 2nd of May 2022 10:03:03 AM

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