Wilpena Pound is a natural amphitheatre of mountains located 429 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia, in the heart of the Flinders Ranges National Park. Farming attempts in the pound failed and today it is rich in wildlife including emus, kangaroos, bird life and the threatened yellow footed rock wallaby.br/br/With rugged mountain scenery, peaceful gorges and a huge array of wildlife and flora, the Flinders Ranges National Park is recognised as one of the finest landscapes in Australia.