Northern South Australia
The Flinders Ranges are approximately 200 kilometres north of Adelaide and are a great place to go exploring. The Ranges are full of deep gorges, steep rugged cliffs and rolling hills, and the feel of total isolation is overwhelming. Geologically the ranges are amongst the oldest on earth.
Tours of the ranges are available by 4WD, trekking, horseback or for the truly indulgent, a scenic flight is awe inspiring. The ranges are named after Mathew Flinders who discovered the range in the early 1800's. It was once populated by the Aborigines, and rock art sites and sacred grounds are scattered around the ranges. The employ of good tour guides will give you the best locations.
Further north you venture into the outback. Great sights, with the highlights being Cooper Pedy, the underground town, Australia's oldest and largest opal mine. This is a great place to purchase opals. Tours of the mines are available.
A great way to see the north part of this state is to travel on the famous "Ghan". A rail journey starting in Adelaide and ending up in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The train has been refurbished and is a fantastic way to see the outback in air conditioned comfort.