Parachilna Gorge in Parachilna, SA — photo 1

Parachilna Gorge

Parachilna, SA
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About this campsite

Parachilna Gorge boasts a unique Australian outdoor experience. It offers you the opportunity to connect directly with nature with bush camps settled by Parachilna Creek. It is home to the start of the acclaimed Heysen Trail, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. With its raw and untapped beauty, the Gorge guarantees a memorable adventure for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Parachilna Gorge is an exquisite bush camp located at the start of the Heyson Trail, perfect for nature enthusiasts. As you traverse eastward along the gorge, numerous campsite options await beside the tranquil Parachilna Creek. Teeming with local fauna and adorned by flourishing flora, Parachilna Gorge offers a unique experience of wilderness and adventure, promising an unrivaled retreat into nature's heart. There are no man-made facilities, enhancing the raw experience of natural exploration. Immersing yourself in the serene beauty this site offers is an invitation to rekindle your connection with nature.

How to Get There

From waypoint at Parachilna, turn east onto Parachilna-Blinman Road and follow for 13.5km to campsites along the bank of Parachilna Creek.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping
Camping Area
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Unknown feature
Rough Road Conditions
On the bank of Parachilna Creek
Free Overnight Camp
Offroad caravans and 4WD recommended for this area
Photo Opportunity
Pets Welcome
Walking
Camp Trailers
Beware of falling branches under the large trees

Location

Parachilna GorgeParachilna-Blinman Road, Parachilna, SA, 5730

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
14° / 6°
💧 14%
MON☁️
13° / 5°
TUE☁️
14° / 6°
WED☁️
15° / 6°
THU🌦️
14° / 7°
💧 6%

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Fire Danger
Today
14°·56%·9km/h
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Tomorrow
13°·61%·10km/h
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Tue
14°·61%·9km/h
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Parachilna-Blinman Road

Parachilna, SA 5730

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