Flinders Ranges

Home to an ancient Indigenous culture tens of thousands of years old, as well as spectacular gorges and rocks that glow red in the setting sun, this mountain range on the edge of the outback begins just a three-hour drive north of Adelaide.

WHAT TO DO: Spanning over 62 miles of the IKARA-FLINDERS RANGES NATIONAL PARK the natural amphitheater of WILPENA POUND is a breathtaking sight, created from a mountain range eroded over millions of years; the best way to really appreciate its vast beauty is from above on a scenic flight (wrightsair.com.au).

WHERE TO STAY: WILPENA

POUND RESORT (wilpenapound. com.au) is the only accommodation within the national park, offering visitors the choice of comfortable resort rooms, a camping site, and the star of the show, glamping at

IKARA SAFARI CAMP.

WHAT TO EAT: Try the FERAL

MIXED GRILL (emu, kangaroo, camel and goat) at the PRAIRIE HOTEL (prairiehotel.com.au).