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The Flinders Ranges National Park Co-management Board (FRNP CMB) and the Department of Water, Environment and Natural Resources (DEWNR) supports and encourages commercial filming and photography within our National Park.
We recognise the importance of media (film and photography) have in attracting visitors to parks, raising awareness of environmental and conservation issues, and promoting the appreciation and respect of Adnyamathanha (traditional owners)and European heritage values of the Flinders Ranges.
Any motion filming or still photography in parks and reserves for commercial purposes requires a filming/photography permit. Filming or photography is defined as ‘commercial’ if you will be using the images obtained for financial gain.
In accordance with the National Park and Wildlife Act 1972, commercial activities in the Flinders Ranges National Park must be licenced in accordance with DEWNR policy and procedures.
COMMERCIAL FILMING IN THE FLINDERS RANGES NATIONAL PARK
Aerial view of Wilpena Pound
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FLINDERS RANGES NATIONAL PARK CO-MANAGEMENT BOARDFirst proclaimed in 1945, the Flinders Ranges National Park forms part of the traditional country of the Adnyamathanha people, rich with cultural significance and evidence of their past occupation.
The Flinders Ranges National Park is managed by a Co-management Board, established by Co-management Agreement between the Minister for Sustainability
Environment and Conservation and the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association (ATLA), representing the Adnyamathanha people.
Co-management of the Park involves a partnership between the Government of South Australia and the Adnyamathanha traditional owners to share responsibility and decision-making for the strategic management of the Park.
Ngarlparlaru Yarta – welcome to our landThe Flinders Ranges National Park is part of
the traditional lands of the Adnyamathanha
who have a spiritual and cultural relationship
with their country. The Adnyamathanha
people are deeply connected to their
country, are acknowledged as the
custodians of the region and their cultural
heritage beliefs are still as important to the
living Adnyamathanha people today.
The Adnyamathanha culture is a welcoming
and sharing culture and a culture that
takes responsibility for visitors. This
welcoming and sharing culture extends to
all Park visitors and the Adnyamathanha
encourage visitors to enjoy and experience
Adnyamathanha land and culture and to
respect the significance of this country to
the traditional owners.
Ancient and dramatic mountain landscapes,
spectacular tree-lined gorges, a seasonal
wealth of wildlife and a sense of space
unique to the semi-arid zone combine to
make Flinders Ranges National Park one of
South Australia’s iconic destinations.
The Park comprises approximately 95,000
hectares and includes the Heysen Range,
Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges and the
breathtaking Wilpena Pound. The Park
abounds with native wildlife, rich cultural
heritage and impressive geological
features. Tourists are drawn to the camping
opportunities and a range of activities
including bushwalking, four-wheel driving,
bird watching, photography and cycling.
THE FLINDERS RANGES NATIONAL PARK
From Bunyeroo Lookout, Wilpena Pound in the background
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Co-management obligationsThe Flinders Ranges National Park Co-management Board
(FRNP CMB) has approved the following standard conditions
that must be included into all commercial filming applications:
• The Board strongly recommends building in a cultural
awareness activity, in particular “Welcome to Country”
(authorised Adnyamathanha person).
• The Board strongly recommends that filming organisers
in the first instance, engage with the broader
Adnyamathanha community to discuss being involved in all
areas of filming (volunteer or employment basis).
• Promotional material for filming to acknowledge
traditional owners and include a provision for cultural
sensitivity.
• That no filming or images show the use of didgeridoos or
drums as the sounds from these musical instruments are
culturally inappropriate.
Protection of Adnyamathanha (traditional owners) heritage and cultureIn accordance with the co-management agreement, there is a
requirement for the State (which includes the FRNP CMB) to
consult with the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association
(ATLA) to determine if the activities will damage, disturb or
interfere with an Adnyamathanha site, object or remain.
Accordingly, it is the role of DEWNR/FRNP CMB to seek
comment from ATLA before any filming or event occurs on
the Park. This does not apply to the pre-approved locations
as outlined below. Any other sites not listed will require
consultation with ATLA (as outlined below).
Adnyamathanha people acknowledge the creation of
significant places through Yura Muda (history stories).
Interpretation of Adnyamathanha culture by a non-
Adnyamathanha person requires approval from the Board.
The Board must consult with ATLA, prior to granting approval
for the filming application.Tanderra Saddle, looking through the valley to the east, the smaller black ridge is the ABC Range
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ICONIC PARK LOCATIONS with standing approval subject to application processTo streamline the application process, a number of popular sites within Flinders
Ranges National Park have been pre-approved with conditions.
Located off the main Wilpena Road• ARKAROO ROCK
Arkaroo Rock itself is of cultural significance, you are NOT permitted to film
behind the Rock.
Outside the Park – located off the main Blinman Road• SACRED CANYON
Sacred Canyon is located outside Flinders Ranges National Park. It is a significant
site to Adnyamathanha people. Please respect their culture and restrict your
filming to the creek bed, DO NOT focus on the engravings.
Arkaroo Rock (No filming from behind the rock)
Sacred Canyon (filming not to focus on engravings)
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ICONIC PARK LOCATIONS – TAKING IN THE VIEWS OF THE SPECTACULAR WILPENA POUND With standing approval subject to application process
The following locations are located in the Wilpena Pound area and
include views along the trails leading to and from the following
lookouts:
• TANDERRA SADDLE LOOKOUT
• WANGARA HILL LOOKOUT
• MT OLHSSEN BAGGE LOOKOUT
Access to these locations is via walking trails only (varying length
and difficulty). For more information refer to Bushwalking in the
Flinders Ranges National Park www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/
Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Flinders_Ranges_and_Outback/
Flinders_Ranges_National_Park
• ST MARY PEAK is the highest peak in Flinders Ranges. It is a
sacred place and the Adnyamathanha people ask you to respect
their law and, for your own wellbeing, that you do not climb the
Peak. Land-based filming and photography of St Mary Peak is not
permitted. You are welcome to take aerial shots of the Pound.
• BRACHINA GORGE ROADSIDE (AND PUBLIC LOOKOUTS)
• BUNYEROO VALLEY ROADSIDE (AND PUBLIC LOOKOUTS)
• OLD WILPENA HOMESTEAD
▲ Wangara Hill Lookout walk, near Hills Homestead
▼ Wangara Lookout, looking to the eastern wall of Wilpena Pound▲ Mt Ohlssen Bagge
▼ Mt Ohlssen Bagge (to the left of the big dip), Tanderra Saddle (to the right of the big dip)
▲ Bunyeroo Valley, Wilpena in the distance
▼ Bunyeroo Valley, roadside
▲ Brachina Gorge
▼ Tanderra Saddle
▼ ▲ Old Wilpena Homestead
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AccessMajor roads are sealed from Adelaide to Flinders
Ranges National Park. The main road through the
Park and into Wilpena Pound is sealed. Unsealed
roads with changing surfaces occur throughout
the Park and are further affected by weather
conditions. All public roads are accessible by two-
wheel drive vehicles, caravans and trailers.
Within the Park, keep to designated vehicle tracks
and walking trails. Please drive slowly and respect
other road users. Respect geological, cultural and
heritage sites. Do not remove Adnyamathanha
artefacts or damage places of significance.
Outside the Park, a sealed road north to Blinman.
An unsealed road is west from Blinman through
Parachilna Gorge to Parachilna.
Bunyeroo Valley
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Applications
Process
If you are interested in commercial filming or photography for the
Flinders Ranges National Park, you are required to complete a filming
or photography application. You can download the forms from our
website www.environment.sa.gov.au/licences-and-permits/filming-
photography. The application will be processed by Parks Licensing
and Events based in Adelaide.
If you are unsure whether your filming or photography project is
considered commercial, or you have non-site specific enquiries,
contact the Parks Licensing Officer on (08) 8204 9060 or email
Processing times
Processing times for permit applications is as follows:
• For standard filming at iconic park locations: processed as soon as
practicable.
• For filming outside of iconic locations within the Park: up to
90 days for issue of permit – or notice of refusal
• Standard filming applies to all applications and involves no special
access or activity beyond that allowed for normal visitors.
The FRNP CMB is scheduled to meet every three months, you need
to allow up to 90 days for processing commercial applications for
areas outside the iconic park locations (non-standard).
If your event or filming occurs within 90 days, please contact
Parks Licensing and Events – Events to discuss.
Fees
Fees are contained in the Application Form. Contact Parks Licensing
and Events for more information.
Help protect your national parks• Keep to designated vehicle tracks and
walking trails.
• Respect geological, cultural and heritage sites. Do not remove Adnyamathanha artefacts or damage places of significance.
Contact us
To determine if your project is commercial and for non-site specific enquiries
DEWNR Parks Licensing and Events
Tel: (08) 8204 9060
Fax: (08) 8115 1324
For location specific enquiries
Flinders Ranges National Park
(08) 8648 0049