GREAT SOUTHERN ODYSSEY

If you love stunning landscapes, geological wonders, Aboriginal and European history, rough 4x4 tracks, a good dose of isolation and amazing campsites, you will love this off-road adventure through South Australia’s magnificent Flinders and Gammon ranges

KEV SMITH

I’M always drawn to the Flinders Ranges for its ancient and rugged landscapes, peaceful camping and the impressive geological formations that make up the area, having formed the oldest mountain ranges in the world more than 600 million years ago. At the southern end of the Flinders Ranges there’s the majestic and stunning amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, and to the north there’s the drier and more isolated areas of Arkaroola as you head past the Gammon Ranges. This is the largest mountain range in South Australia at almost 430km long, and includes the second-highest mountain in the state. Getting away from the mainstream tourist trail, I decided to explore the more remote and isolated area of the far north, and in particular the Mount Freeling track eastward towards Arkaroola and…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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