Our Visit to Warren Gorge
We visited in June during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was just after the restrictions had eased, and the local government was encouraging people to get out and explore their own state. We were coming from Northern Territory after we had sailed into Darwin on a boat from Thailand. After our two weeks quarantine was over we decided it would be easier and a lot more fun if we bought a camper trailer, and a car, and drove back to Adelaide, so that is what we did. Read about our road trip Darwin to Alice Springs here.
Campfire Cooking
Only a few others were camping at the time we visited, maybe around five other groups. Warren Gorge is relatively big, so this amount seemed like no one else was around. Once we had set up camp, it was time for Dwayne to get the fire going and for me to prepare dinner. On the menu was slow-cooked lamb shanks in red wine. You can get the recipe here. After dinner, we sat around the fire roasting marshmallows and sipping on Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire.
Our friends, Kate and Martin, drove up from Adelaide to camp with us for a few days. By the time they had arrived and set up their caravan, it was time for happy hour. Kate made a delicious cheesy cob and with cheeses, dips and more it was a spread to die for.
Walking The Loop
The next day we went for a walk along the loop walk which meanders along the creek, and through gum trees before ascending the hill and returning along the ridge-line. There are some great views from the ridge.
Sightseeing
We went for a drive north past Argadells and stopped at Hugh Proby’s Grave. Hugh Proby was the third son of the Earl of Carysfort. Sadly, drowned while crossing the Willochra creek in 1852 when he was 24 yrs. The tablet you can see over the grave was placed there by his brothers and sisters in 1858. It is an interesting story which you can read more about on the interpretive sign at the site. We also found a lookout with good views over the Flinders Ranges, before stopping at Willochra Creek.
More information
About
Warren Gorge is gorgeous. To get to the campsites, you drive through the gorge. It is not big, but the craggy orange cliffs are picturesque, and gum trees line each side of the track. There is a creek that meanders through the camping area, and you will often see kangaroos and wallabies having a drink at dusk and dawn.
Location – Warren Gorge is located 358km north of Adelaide via National Highway A1. It is 21Km North of Quorn along Arden Vale Road. The road is sealed and signposted.
Cost
$15.00 per vehicle per night
$5.00 per vehicle day entrance
$2.50 walker and cyclist day entrance
$10.00 walkers and cyclist camping per night
Self-registration at the entrance to the gorge. Cash only. Likewise, you can also register at the Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre at the Quorn Railway Station on Railway Terrace in Quorn.
Bookings – No
Campsites – Campsites are suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers and tents. Bush camping only, there are no powered sites. The gravel campsites have rock boundaries and fire pits.
Facilities – There are a couple of drop toilets.
Dogs – Permitted on a leash
Fires – Permitted outside of fire season only, bring your own firewood and use the fire pits provided.
Water – NO – you will need to bring your own water.
Generators – Permitted, but must not be used after 20:00.
Wifi/phone reception – No
Things to do – Walking trail is marked with white spots on the trees and is of undulating terrain. Cycling, birdwatching and wildlife (yellow-footed rock wallabies – the best time to see is dusk and dawn).
Things to do nearby – Visit Quorn, Pichi Richi Railway, Dutchman’s Stern Conservation Park, Huge Proby’s Grave and Willochra Creek.
Other information – Closest fuel is at Quorn.
Our thoughts
Pros – Toilet, fire pits, walking trail
Cons – Not always easy to get tent pegs into the gravel.
Our verdict – We love the Flinders Ranges and enjoy camping here.
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Warren Gorge by dreadpiratestar – Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Yellow-footed rock wallaby, Warren Gorge by dreadpiratestar – Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Warren Gorge (2 of 9) by Graeme Churchard – Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
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