Flinders Ranges
mountain range in South Australia
The Flinders Ranges are a group of mountains in South Australia. They have been listed as one of Australia's outstanding national landscapes.[3] The were named "Flinders Range" in 1839 by explorer Edward John Eyre who was searching for an overland route from Adelaide to Port Lincoln.[4] The ranges were home to the Adnyamathanha, an indigenous Australian people, for thousands of years.[4] Their paintings and rock carvings can be found throughout the area. A large area is protected by the Flinders Ranges National Park. Important towns in the Flinders Ranges include Hawker, Quorn, Wilpena Pound and Leigh Creek.
Flinders Ranges | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | St Mary Peak |
Elevation | 1,171 m (3,842 ft)[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 430 km (265 mi)[2] north/south |
Geography | |
Country | Australia |
State | South Australia |
Range coordinates | 30°55′S 138°37′E / 30.917°S 138.617°E |
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