Rawnsley Park Station Hotel - Flinders Ranges

12,000-hectare working sheep station at the foot of Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges

Accommodation

Guests can choose from luxury Eco Villas with a retractable ceiling that opens for night-sky viewing from the bed. The renovated traditional homestead offers a private swimming pool and an outdoor shower for a secluded stay. Self-catering apartments and pet-friendly cabins are also available, along with caravan and bush camping sites spread across the station.

Dining

The on-site Woolshed Restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine, including station lamb, marinated kangaroo fillet, and steaks. A lamb tasting dinner highlights locally sourced ingredients, and booking is required in advance due to limited seating. Guests can also purchase BBQ packs and takeaway pizzas from the restaurant.

Activities

Rawnsley Park Station offers half-day and sunset 4WD tours, scenic flights over Wilpena Pound with Chinta Air, and self-guided hikes such as the challenging Rawnsley Bluff trail. Bicycle rentals, walking tours, and stargazing with cinematic views of the night sky are available on the property. Station Hill lookout provides a prime spot for sunset views over the ranges.

Family & Pets

The station is pet-friendly, with designated dog-friendly cabins and a dog-minding service for excursions into the national park. Family accommodations include superior cabins with full kitchens and access to barbecue areas and the outdoor pool. Children can explore the on-site nature trails and observe emus and kangaroos roaming the property.

Location

Situated 30 km from Hawker, the station sits at the base of Wilpena Pound within Flinders Ranges National Park. Nearby attractions include the Heritage Blinman Copper Mine and the eerie Cazneaux Tree site. The property itself spans 12,000 hectares, offering private bush camping spots with direct views of Rawnsley Bluff.

• Setting: Working sheep station on 12,000 hectares at the foot of Wilpena Pound
• Accommodation: Eco Villas with retractable ceiling for stargazing, plus homestead with private pool
• Dining: Woolshed Restaurant with station lamb and kangaroo fillet, lamb tasting dinners
• Activities: 4WD tours, scenic flights, hiking trails including Rawnsley Bluff, stargazing
• Family & Pets: Pet-friendly cabins, dog minding service, family cabins with kitchens
• Nearby: 30 km from Hawker, close to Flinders Ranges National Park and Blinman Mine