St Mary Peak (Wilpena Pound)
Also known as: Ngarri Mudlanha
The rim of Wilpena Pound - the natural amphitheatre of the Flinders Ranges
The route
The line through Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Apr-Oct (cool season)
Hot dry summers; cool winters; little shade
Best Apr-Oct; summer is very hot. Confirm.
On the trail
Pound floor, ridge climb and a rocky summit
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Moderate
The shorter direct route; respect the summit request
Getting there & staying
Wilpena Pound / Rawnsley
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Hawker / Wilpena; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Flinders Chase/Ikara-Flinders NP; the Adnyamathanha people ask visitors not to stand on the very summit
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat, rough rocky summit, remoteness
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.