Wilpena Pound (Ikara)
Hawker, South Australia
A vast natural amphitheatre of quartzite ranges, called Ikara, the meeting place, by the Adnyamathanha people. Walk to Wangara Lookout or climb St Mary Peak, at 1,171 m the highest point in the ranges. Avoid the heat of summer.
- Nearest town
- Hawker, South Australia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -31.5250, 138.6050
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Wilpena Pound (Ikara)?
Wilpena Pound (Ikara) is in Hawker, South Australia, at GPS -31.5250, 138.6050.
Which road trips pass Wilpena Pound (Ikara)?
Wilpena Pound (Ikara) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Flinders Ranges: Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola.
What is there to see near Wilpena Pound (Ikara)?
Places worth a stop nearby: Wilpena Pound Resort Campground (0 km), Brachina Gorge Geological Trail (22 km), Blinman Heritage Mine (48 km) and Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (152 km).
When is the best time to visit Wilpena Pound (Ikara)?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)