The Parachilna Gorge is a gorge on the western side of the
Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in South Australia, which starts about north of Adelaide. The ranges stretch for over from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna.
The Adnyamathanha people are the Aboriginal group who have inhabit ...
in
South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. It is located about east of the town of
Parachilna. Parachilna Creek flows through the gorge. Parachilna Gorge Road runs from
Parachilna on the plains up through the gorge to
Blinman
Blinman is a locality incorporating two towns located in the Australian state of South Australia within the Flinders Ranges about north of the state capital of Adelaide. It is very small but has the claim of being the highest surveyed town in S ...
.
Angorichina Village is near the road at the eastern end of the gorge.
Parachilna Gorge is the northern trailhead of the
Heysen Trail
The Heysen Trail is a long distance walking trail in South Australia. It runs from Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges via the Adelaide Hills to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is approximately in length.
Route summary
From n ...
, a walking trail which extends for about to the southern trailhead at the tip of
Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Peninsula () is a peninsula in the Australian state of South Australia located south of the state capital of Adelaide.
History
Before British colonisation of South Australia, the western side of the peninsula was occupied by the ...
.
References
Canyons and gorges of Australia
Flinders Ranges
Far North (South Australia)
{{SouthAustralia-geo-stub