Flinders Ranges Tours & Vacations

Everyone travelling on an Intrepid trip must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of carriage. 

All travellers are required to produce:  

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

• All children aged 5 to 17 years old must provide proof of vaccination (if eligible), proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.

• If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. 

In all cases, you must be fully inoculated. This means you must receive the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow enough time for immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for inoculation, so please check the relevant medical advice associated with your vaccine.

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There are a number of ways to get to the Flinders Ranges but the easiest and most convenient way is to drive as the ranges are remote and hard to access without a vehicle. Depending on where in the country you're travelling from, you can fly into Adelaide Airport, hire a car from one of six car rental companies, and then begin your 5 and a half hour (460km) journey to the ranges. 

Read more about getting to the Flinders Ranges

The weather in the Flinders Ranges is fairly seasonal throughout the year with varying temperatures ranging from 5°C in winter to as high as 38°C in summer. During winter and autumn, there's a high likelihood of rain and if temperatures drop down low enough, it has been known to snow. The hottest months to visit the Flinders Ranges are in December, January, and February.

The best time to visit the Flinders Ranges is between May to October as the weather is still reasonably warm and free of humidity. There is a chance of experiencing some rainfall and even snowfall during these times but, on average, the daily temperatures are around 15°C. It's unsuitable to travel to the region in the summer months as the high temperatures make hiking and spending long periods of time in the ranges unsafe. 

What to pack for a trip to the Flinders Ranges largely depends on what time of the year you're travelling in and what kind of holiday you want to have. If you plan on hiking, make sure to bring comfortable hiking/walking shoes, a day bag, a reusable drink bottle, a camera, and sunscreen. During the warmer months, packing shorts, t-shirts, and dresses is acceptable. You'll also want to pack a hat to protect you from the sun's UV rays. During the winter months make sure you're packing appropriate colder weather clothing. 

Australia is a big place so tours in the Flinders Ranges can involve a lot of time on the road covering long distances and services can be limited so bring some snacks and a book or some tunes to keep you company. Or you can sit back and enjoy the scenery and keep an eye out for eagles, emus and other local wildlife along the way. 

The phone service is fairly good in the Flinders Ranges, especially at your booked accommodation but, as in any national park, phone service will be spotty and may even drop out in places. Visitor centres in the park will have wifi services you can connect to but expect to be off-the-grid if you're camping or going on long hikes. 

The traditional custodians of the Flinders Ranges are the Adnyamathanha peoples who have lived on this land for thousands of years. Throughout the national park, you'll see ancient rock paintings, carvings, and engravings that tell the story of the landscape and how Adnyamathanha peoples have lived from generation to generation. The Ikara-Flinders National Park is now co-managed by the Adnyamathanha peoples and representatives from the Department of Environment, Water, and Natural Resources. 

Read more about the traditional owners of the Flinders Ranges

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