Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park
The Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park, formerly Flinders Ranges National Park, is a national park situated approximately 430 km (270 mi) north of Adelaide. It lies northeast of the small town of Hawker, in the northern central part of South Australia's largest mountain range, the Flinders Ranges, and covers an area of 95,000 ha (370 sq mi) between Hawker and Blinman. It is known for the land formation known as Wilpena Pound, while other well-known features include the Heysen Range and the Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges. The Heysen Trail and Mawson Trail pass through the park.
| Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park South Australia | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Razorback Lookout in Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park | |
Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Hawker |
| Coordinates | 31°25′20″S 138°42′18″E |
| Established | 1 January 1945 |
| Area | 933.97 km2 (360.6 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia |
| Website | Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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