Explore the stunning Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia. From ancient Adnyamathanha rock art at Arkaroo Rock to yellow-footed rock wallabies, epic gorge hikes, and 650-million-year-old stromatolites, discover why this otherworldly landscape should be on your bucket list. Plus tips for hiking, camping, and beating the summer heat in this incredible region.

A journey through Central Australia took in remote camps at Finke Gorge, the sandy Boggy Hole Track, and the unexpected beauty of Palm Valley’s ancient palms and clear waterholes. Rough outback roads led to King’s Canyon, where the rim walk and Garden of Eden impressed, before unforgettable moments at Uluru sunrise, a bike ride around its base, and a final sunset at Kata-Tjuta.