Wake Up to Wonder: Accommodation in the Flinders Ranges & Outback

Rawnsley Park Station

Stay Where the Land Speaks

The best way to truly know the Flinders Ranges & Outback is to wake up in it — when the morning light washes over the ancient ranges, and the silence hums with life. From heritage sheep stations to luxurious glamping tents and remote desert springs, every stay in this remarkable region brings you closer to the heart of South Australia’s rugged beauty.

Rawnsley Park Station – Sleep Beneath the Ridges of Wilpena

Once a working sheep station, Rawnsley Park Station has been transformed into one of the Flinders Ranges’ most iconic stays. Guests can choose from lovingly restored shearers’ quarters, eco-villas, or modern cabins with panoramic views of Wilpena Pound. Waking up here means witnessing the first blush of dawn illuminating the sandstone cliffs — a daily performance that never loses its magic.

The property also offers guided 4WD tours, scenic flights, and walking trails that wind through the surrounding ranges. For those seeking an authentic outback experience with comfort and sustainability at its core, Rawnsley Park Station is the perfect base.

Dalhousie Springs Campgrounds – A Warm Oasis in the Outback

Dalhousie Springs 

Far north in Witjira National Park, Dalhousie Springs offers one of Australia’s most surreal experiences — a series of natural artesian springs surrounded by desert. The 37-degree water steams gently in the cool outback air, creating an oasis for weary travellers who’ve crossed the red-dust roads of the Simpson Desert.

Camping here is simple yet unforgettable. As night falls, the Milky Way spreads across the sky, and the warm water becomes the perfect spot to soak, reflect, and feel connected to the timeless rhythms of the land.

Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound – Glamping in the Heart of Time

Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound

If you’ve ever dreamed of sleeping inside an ancient natural amphitheatre, Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound makes it possible. Nestled among the walls of Ikara (Wilpena Pound), this eco-resort blends luxury and sustainability, offering everything from comfortable hotel rooms to indulgent safari tents.

Wake to the songs of native birds echoing off the cliffs and the soft glow of dawn lighting the rugged rim. Join an Aboriginal cultural tour to learn about the Adnyamathanha people’s deep connection to this sacred landscape, or simply wander the trails that weave through millions of years of geological history.

Stay and Discover the Spirit of the Outback

Each stay in the Flinders Ranges & Outback offers something more than just a night’s rest — it’s a chance to live within one of Australia’s oldest landscapes, where the air feels lighter, the stars burn brighter, and time slows to the rhythm of the earth.

Plan Your Stay

South Australian Tourism Commission: https://southaustralia.com
Flinders Ranges & Outback Tourism: https://flindersandoutback.com.au
Rawnsley Park Station: https://rawnsleypark.com.au
Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound: https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/resorts/wilpena-pound

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