South Australians have their own Great Wall of China in the Flinders Ranges

@JudyEv (326776)
Rockingham, Australia
August 10, 2018 11:55pm CST
One of the attractions in the spectacular Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia was a geological feature known as the Great Wall of China due to its resemblance to the original. The rocky ridge is a ‘must-see’ feature of the area and if you have enough energy to climb to the top the views are stupendous. We didn’t climb to the top but we still enjoyed the view from the car park. It does look a bit like the real Great Wall, doesn’t it?
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@zhorak (491)
• Turkey
11 Aug 18
So why not call it "The Great Wall of Australia"?
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
I think the Great Wall of Australia would have been a much better choice. Unfortunately they didn't ask me.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Aug 18
Nature's erosion creates interesting sights.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
It does indeed. The gorges in this area were really something.
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@LadyDuck (460500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 18
It is an interesting rock formation and it looks a bit like a Great Wall.
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@LadyDuck (460500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 18
@JudyEv It looks quite impressive.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
It isn't terribly impressive in the photo but it is quite high.
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@just4him (308706)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Aug 18
I'm sure the view would be spectacular! Yes, it does have a resemblance. Good picture!
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@just4him (308706)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Aug 18
@JudyEv I'm sure it does.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
Thanks. It looks more impressive when you're there.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
11 Aug 18
Yes, it does. It would be much great if you've seen the top.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
I'm afraid our hiking days are over but the view would have been amazing.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
11 Aug 18
@JudyEv Yes and you can take pictures of it too.
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@YrNemo (20261)
11 Aug 18
Will have to go searching for more info about this wall. I am curious now!
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
There isn't much more to find out about it. I battled to write more but there didn't seem to be much more information.
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@YrNemo (20261)
11 Aug 18
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
11 Aug 18
Yours is like a natural formation that looks like a wall. It is not man made but was carved by mother nature. Anyway it’s an interesting view and would be good place to visit in your area.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Aug 18
Yes, that's true. I forgot to mention that in my post.
@shaggin (71678)
• United States
11 Aug 18
Is it naturally there or did someone build it? I assume it was built?
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Aug 18
No, it's natural caused by the softer rock eroding away from the harder inner portion.
@topffer (42156)
• France
11 Aug 18
So China built a Great Wall of Australia ? Another proof that Chinese are copycats!
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
Haha. Yes, maybe that's what happened!
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
11 Aug 18
It's amazing. It really looks like Chinese great wall.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Aug 18
It is a natural rock formation but I agree, it does look like the Chinese wall.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
11 Aug 18
oh yes, so now there is a great wall of china in Australia too.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Aug 18
Yep, we have one all of our own!