Australia certainly has its fair share of notable landmarks. Ayers Rock, now known as Uluru; the Sydney Opera House; the Outback – these are just three of the many sights you can choose to see while you are in the country.

But not all the notable sights in Australia are as well known as the others. For instance have you ever heard of Flinders Ranges? The name – at least the second part of it – might give you a clue; this is the name of a mountain range that stretches across much of Southern Australia. If you are curious to find out a little more, keep reading.

The mountain range is not a continuous one but it runs for over 250 miles so you can see there is a lot to explore. One famous area of the ranges is Wilpena Pound, an amphitheatre that is absolutely huge and has been formed completely naturally too.

The Ediacara Hills are also well worth seeing. These are situated at lower levels to some of the other areas in the ranges, but they are notable for having some excellent examples of fossilised life occurring there. Many specimens have been found in the past that date back further than many others have, making this particular area one of significant interest for many reasons.

If your idea of visiting Australia is to see some of the best and most breathtaking sights it has to offer from the natural world, you shouldn’t miss the chance to see the Flinders Ranges. It is stunning to look at this collection of peaks, troughs and mountains, but it is also an educational experience. No holiday could ever hope to see it all, but you can see significant chunks of it if you know where to look. Make a start with such eye opening sights as Wilpena Pound and go from there. You might be surprised at how much you can learn about Australia just from this single destination.

The Flinders Ranges may not be the most famous part of Australia as far as tourists are concerned, but it is certainly one of the biggest.