MORALANA SCENIC DRIVE Travel Guide

The Moralana Scenic Drive, also known as Moralana Gorge Road, is a must-do for anyone visiting the Flinders Ranges. This 28km unsealed road traverses stunning landscapes between the Outback Highway and Flinders Ranges Way. The drive offers panoramic vistas of rugged mountains, sweeping valleys, and iconic Australian outback scenery.As you embark on this adventure, you'll be treated to views of Wilpena Pound's southern edge and the Elder Range. The road winds through Arkaba Station and Merna Mora Station, offering glimpses into pastoral life. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as emus, kangaroos, and wallabies along the way. The drive is particularly scenic in late winter and spring when wildflowers bloom, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.Approximately 15km into the drive, a signpost indicates the turnoff to Black Gap Lookout. A short detour leads to the lookout, providing views of Wilpena Pound's rugged rim to the north and the Red and Elder Ranges to the south. The historic Old Cueing Yards, dating back to the 1870s, are another point of interest along the drive. These yards were used to hold bullocks that hauled native pines for the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line.