About St Mary Peak
St Mary Peak (Ngarri Mudlanha) is the highest peak in the Flinders Ranges at 1,171 metres, located on the northeastern rim of Wilpena Pound within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia. The peak is renowned for its demanding hike and panoramic views over the Pound, surrounding ranges and plains. It holds deep cultural significance for the Adnyamathanha people and is a central feature of the park's landscape and visitor experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a challenging, steep and rocky hiking trail starting from Wilpena Pound Resort that climbs to Tanderra Saddle on the Pound's rim with expansive views over Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges and surrounding plains. The landscape is rugged with native pine, cypress and mallee, quartzite ridges and open lookouts. The trail is for experienced walkers and offers sightseeing, photography and nature observation. Facilities are at the trailhead and visitor centre, not on the trail itself.
Key highlights
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Highest peak in the Flinders Ranges at 1,171 metres on the rim of Wilpena Pound
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Panoramic views over Wilpena Pound and the surrounding Flinders Ranges
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Challenging 14.6 km return St Mary Peak Trail via Tanderra Saddle
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Located within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
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Culturally significant place known as Ngarri Mudlanha to the Adnyamathanha people