Sacred Canyon
A narrow rock canyon covered with Aboriginal petroglyph symbols, one of the most concentrated rock engraving sites in the Flinders Ranges.
Sacred Canyon lies east of Wilpena. Reach the car park via the unsealed Sacred Canyon Road, then walk about 10 minutes into the canyon. The canyon walls are covered with petroglyphs of animal tracks, circles and waterhole symbols, believed to relate to local water sources and rituals. The canyon is not long, but climbing a few rock steps reveals more engravings. The round trip takes about one hour. The dirt road is passable by two-wheel-drive vehicles in dry weather but becomes muddy after rain. This is a cultural site, so please do not climb on or touch the engraved surfaces.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Cazneaux Tree
- Hills Homestead & Old Wilpena Station
- Mount Ohlssen Bagge
- Wangarra Lookout
- Stokes Hill Lookout
- Wilpena Pound
- Arkaroo Rock
- St Mary Peak