Part closure of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Updated: 01 October 2026
Due to recent heavy rains Bunyeroo Gorge on the Bunyeroo Gorge Road within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park remains closed pending repair works. Brachina Gorge road is open to 4WD vehicles only. All campgrounds are now open.
Areas currently open within the park are:
- All campgrounds
- Appealinna Ruins
- Arkaroo Rock
- Razorback Lookout (via the eastern end of Bunyeroo Gorge road)
- Spirit of Endurance Trail
- Boom & Bust Track
- Wilkawillina Gorge Hike and the walk from the Wilpena Visitor Centre to the Old Wilpena Homestead
- The outside trail to St Mary Peak and the Mt Ohlssen Bagge hike are open, but care should be taken to avoid loose rocks and minor erosion
- The walking trail into Wilpena Pound is open up to Hills Homestead, but care needs to be taken as there is no vehicle access if you have an incident
- The Wilpena Resort is open and other walking trails will be re-opened as the water levels recede and are considered safe
- The Heysen and Mawson Trails are open but walkers need to lookout for branches and washout areas
Before You Travel
- Review the Outback Road Conditions Map (Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia)