Painted Desert lookout
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Parks and Wildlife Services SA
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Overview
Highlights
The Painted Desert is an area of spectacular colourful hills. It's an amazing sight - you'll see rocky outcrops of large and small hills, which emerge suddenly out of a flat, desert landscape. It's perhaps best viewed in bright sunlight which brings out vivid colours such as ochre yellow, oxide red, and deep, rich brown, contrasting with crisp whites and jet blacks. Created more than 80 million years ago, it forms part of the spectacular breakaway country, located 50 kilometres south west of Oodnadatta.
The Painted Desert is a superb example of the forces of nature weathering and eroding the desert landscape. Air access tours provide an incredible way to view the Painted Desert from above. Costs apply for scenic flights.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
Facilities
- Look out
- Walking trail
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements..
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees may apply for South Australian national parks. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
Photo credits: SA Parks and Wildlife Services
Location & Supplier
Painted Desert lookout
Address: Painted Desert lookout, Arckaringa SA 5723
Website: www.thepainteddesert.com.au
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