Flinder's Ranger's in October,to hot or not

Thanks PP we to will be leaving on the long week end,do you always stay in the same spot as the last 3 times we have been up there we have camped out at Parachlina Gorge,what are some spots that are really nice to camp at that came to mind that you would reccommed.cheer's GREENDOG

We stayed in the Hawker CP about 10 years ago, most of the Flinders was rained out that time. About 3 years ago we camped at Angorichina Station and then on to Quorn and had perfect weather. Angorichina station was a great spot (don't confuse it with Angorichina Tourist village) and has a good 4WD track. This year we've booked the shearers quarters at Glenlyle near Hawker with a mates family as he wants to do Skytrek.
I'm a big fan of camping at Arkapena station, just across the road from rawnsley park. It's nice and central and has hot showers if you light the wood fired boiler and plenty of fire wood provided. The nearby tourist drive (moriana or something like that) has quite a few camp sites that looked OK too.

Arkapena have a great 4wD track too.

No association etc.

Dave

Is there a scenic lookout at or near Arkapena??
If so- would you have a GPS location?? or a verbal 'mud map'..
Cheers

There is a scenic lookout a couple of K's past Arkapena on the road to Martins Wells.
It's called Pugilist Hill. It's best in the morning because the sun is behind you amnd shining on the Pound.
If you do the Akapena scenic route (their own 4WD track), you finish up on the top of Mt Prellina, and that's afantastic view too.

Dave

Thanks Dave
So Pugilist Hill is to the EAST of Arkapena- on the road coming from Martins Wells to 'the Main Hawker Road' ...???

Youv'e got it mate, to the east.
I just looked up the Coordinates.
Pugilist Hill 31 39.869
138 40.622

Mt Prelinna 31 38.246
138 41.393

Dave

Many thanks Dave B- ya done good...

We normally get into Wilpena from the North (via Willow Springs)..
For a change we'll be getting there from the South this year via Arkapena, and it was suggested to seek out that lookout..
'Ave a good one..

David

Agree about the wind. Always windy that time of year, other than that NICE. Spring is best time Sunny, CALM, warm Blue skys, nice nights. Idont wanna go to work tommorrow.... LOL

Was overseer on Wooltanna years ago, and can only urge EVERYONE to check out the area. Arkaroola and Balcanoona = fantastic

BIG OOOOPS Meant AUTUMN is best.... not Spring

As you said Steve , you never know?. we have been many times over the years and once we had snow at Wilpena pound ( in the camp ground ) in November, it never seems as hot in the hills as out of them,
Go for it . Cheers Des.