melrose
Melrose is the ‘oldest town in the Flinders Ranges’ after being officially named by Edward John Eyre in 1840. This friendly and beautiful town is nestled below the stunning 960m high peak of Mount Remarkable, providing the perfect backdrop for many historical buildings and annual events where you can find something for everyone! Events such as – Fat Tyre Festival, Melrose Strawberry Fete, the Easter Tennis Tournament and the Mount Remarkable Show just to name a few! Melrose is also the accommodation base for visitors to the Mount Remarkable National Park.
Activities
Melrose Strawberry Fete
The Strawberry Fete holds a long history in Melrose with
Mount Remarkable
The walk from the Melrose Caravan Park at the bottom
Wineries & Cellar Doors
Melrose and the surrounding district is home to some great
Mountain Biking
Bring your own bike or hire one while staying with
Hiking
There are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy
