Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know before visiting Nilpena Ediacara National Park in South Australia.
Tours
There are two different tours one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
This tour runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This tour runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Tours depart at the national parks gateway, which is marked by a stone wall.
Parking is available at the gateway.
Bring drinking water and packed food, and take any trash with you when you leave.
Amenities
Toilets, including accessible ones, are available at the visitor precinct.
Assistance dogs are permitted in the park, but must be appropriately restrained.
you could also catch a regional flight from Adelaide to Port Augusta Airport and then drive three hours.
You’ll also want to check whether your car insurance covers off-road driving.
Stop in Quorn to sample artisanal gin infused with native botanicals atFlinders Gin.
Temperatures generally reach 61 degrees Farenheit during the day and 39 degrees at night in July.
June and July are pretty dry, but the weather becomes more unstable toward September and October.
Its a very low and exposed area, so it can get quite windy, says Geue.
This is also when the park receives intense thunderstorms that turn the area into a bog.
Visitors can see Alices Restaurant Bed, comprised of 500 different pieces, inside the Blacksmiths Shop.
Visitors can also browse carvings, jewelry, bush medicines, and artworks for sale.
Best Hikes
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park has four walks and 14 hiking trails.
The more moderateArkaroo Rock Hikepasses Adnyamathanha rock paintings and tells the creation story of Wilpena Pound.
The whole trek takes about five hours.
The best place to see them is Brachina Gorge, home to a large mob.
The area is particularly known for its large populations of emus.
When startled, the lizard will open its mouth and puff out its beard to appear larger.
Pastoral stations are a defining feature of the regions history, with many now converted into luxury stays.
Camping fees apply andsites must be booked before arrival.
There are also safari-style glamping tents and fully furnished resort rooms for singles and groups up to five.
Visitors can find more fossil information at the hotel, in addition to stylish, country-chic rooms.
Arkaba Homestead
Accommodating up to 10 guests, all-inclusiveArkaba Homesteadoffers daily guided safari experiences and premium dining.
They’re renowned for their food, says Geue.
Flinders Food Co
This rusticoutback eateryhas all the verve and style of an urban cafe.
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