Bluey Blundstone's Blacksmith Shop
South Australian Tourism Commission
South Australian Tourism Commission
Melrose, a quiet settlement at the foot of Mt Remarkable, is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges. Indigenous groups who occupied the southern Flinders Ranges around Mt Remarkable and Melrose resisted European settlement in the 1840s, but after just a few decades the population was reduced to a handful. Pastoral properties were established on the mountainous slopes of the ranges, but Melrose truly took off when copper deposits were found nearby in 1846. Bushwalking through Mt Remarkable National Park is a highlight of any visit to this area. The arid north country meets the wet conditions of southern regions to provide a diverse landscape to explore.
Visitor Information
Melrose Tourist Park; (08) 8666 2060
