
Blinman Historic Mines
Recently restored and opened for the public these mines are an important part of the European heritage of the Flinders Ranges.
Merna Mora Tourism plays a vital part in the cattle and sheep station enterprise and offers a genuine and authentic experience for those wishing to escape and witness the outback lifestyle and atmosphere. Resident hosts offer a personalised touch.
Merna Mora provides a comfortable and central base for interest groups, families and individuals to relax and enhance their knowledge of the general Flinders area. The resident hosts are 5th generation locals who have been hosting visitors to the area commercially since 1968.
This includes self contained accommodation (9 cabins), 10 bunkhouse type accommodation (Torrens Rooms), powered sites and bush camping in a secluded creek setting. Merna Mora has the facilities to host coach groups of up to 45. A fully equipped communal kitchen is available.
Merna Mora and the surrounding area is steeped in history and has many artifacts and evidence of the early days of settlement. Many of these attractions are restricted to conducted or tag along tours and are not located on public access roads.
The Mawson Bike trail traverses the Moralana Scenic Drive. Merna Mora is a convenient stopover on the two day ride from Hawker to Rawnsley and Wilpena.

Recently restored and opened for the public these mines are an important part of the European heritage of the Flinders Ranges.

This area forms part of the Heysen Trail. Bushwalkers can walk from here through Bridle Gap into Wilpena Pound (6 – 7 hour hike).

this scenic drive is a beautiful stretch of 28km dirt road, between the Outback highway on the Western side and Wilpena Pound road on the