2. Flinders Ranges 2026 OPT 2. DRIVING

*** Registrations have closed for this event.

*** Please contact Monica D on 0402 205 897 if you wish to go onto a waiting list in case of cancellations.

General Trip Info  

The Flinders Rangers encompass several distinct mountain ranges with some of the most spectacular and remote semi-arid walking in Australia. The geology of the entire region is dramatic and ancient with evidence of areas covered in ice and fossils. The traditional owners of the Flinders Rangers are the Adnyamatganha First Nations people who lived in shelters almost 50,000 years ago.

Trip Leaders:

Monica den Hertog and Brian Hodges. 

Monica is the primary contact for registrations and Option 1. Fly & Drive, and Brian will be leading Options 2. & 3. Driving Road Trips on the ground.

Co-Leader: Monica den Hertog

Monica’s mob: 0402 205 897

Monica’s email: monicadenhertog@gmail.com

Co-Leader: Brian Hodges

Brian’s mob: 0419 355 394 (text first and Brian will call you back)

Brian’s email: mbhodges@bigpond.net.au

How we are getting there:

Choose one of these 3 options -

Option 1. Fly & Drive

Option 2. Driving 

Option 3. Driving (Sealed Roads)

Where we are going:

Our 11-day combined itinerary will take in three different base camps in the Northern, Central and Southern Flinders Ranges:

1. Arkaroola, staying at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary   www.arkaroola.com.au 

2. Rawnsley Park Station (15 mins from Wilpena Pound)    www.rawnsleypark.com.au

3. Pichi Richi Park, near Quorn     www.pichirichipark.com.au     

Trip Conditions:

Please note: all participants are required to hold full club membership.

Monica and Brian ask all participants to commit to one of the three itineraries. After the club trip ends on Tuesday 8^th September, in the Quorn area, you are welcome to make your own travel plans. If the dates or destinations don't suit you, maybe this isn't the trip for you.

We are driving through remote areas on gravel roads which in bad weather may deteriorate. Due to the remoteness, we ask groups to travel in convoy as much as possible.

Dogs can’t come as they are not permitted at our station stay at Arkaroola.

LATEST UPDATES 6/10/25

***Closing of Registrations:

To secure your place, make sure you register by October 31st, as we aim to keep the group size manageable and may place late inquiries on a waiting list.

***Registration Deposit:   

$100 Deposit - per person - due by 31^st October

At this stage, we request all registered trip participants, regardless of your chosen Trip Option, to pay a $100 deposit, per person, to the Club Treasurer, via funds transfer.

Club Bank Acct Details for funds transfer:

NAB: 084961

Acct: 265773287

Reference to use when transferring funds:

FLIND1 (or FLIND2 for a couple) and your surname

For example: FLIND1BLOGGS

Trip Option 2: Driving  

Dates: Friday 21st August to Wednesday 9^th September 2026

(9^th Sept is the end of the club trip, near Quorn, make your own arrangements for the return leg) 

Co-Leader: Brian Hodges

Registration's Due: 31st October

Map of Proposed Route

Registering for Option 2. Driving:

Please register before 31^st October 2025 on Member Jungle to assist us with managing the group size.

Please direct any questions to Brian on 0419 355 394. As he is travelling, please text first and he will get back to you.

If you don't have a high clearance 4WD with an easily accessible full-size spare tyre – you'll need to discuss your car with Brian as it may not be suitable for the Option 2. Driving itinerary.

There is also Trip Option 3. Driving on Sealed Roads, please consider if this is more suitable for your vehicle and camper trailer/caravan setup.

Campsite Bookings:

Following your registration, Monica will email you updates as she adds more information here, including what campsites need to be booked ahead of time.

Please note: Many Powered Sites are available at the following base camps where we are staying several nights (see itinerary above):

1. Arkaroola, staying at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary   www.arkaroola.com.au 

2. Rawnsley Park Station (15 mins from Wilpena Pound)    www.rawnsleypark.com.au    Book Now for Powered Sites!

*** Further details regarding the advance booking of campsites is still to follow. Monica will email participants with this update.

It's going to be a very exciting trip and we hope you can join us!

Monica DH & Brian