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Have you ever dreamed of living like a local in the South Australian outback? Station stays are the most relaxing way to experience it.

Stations in the Flinders and Gawler Ranges are mostly sheep properties and are generally smaller than Outback stations further north, which cover vast areas. Properties vary in size, shape and character. Station Stays SA will help you chose accommodation and activities to suit your style of holiday. Accommodation styles range from modest shearers quarters to elegant homesteads, where you can cater

for yourself, or join your host family for meals. The meals are a particularly enjoyable part of any historic accommodation experience. Large cooked breakfasts and homemade dinners using fresh produce are provided by friendly hosts who delight in sharing their house with guests. Stations offer a range of experience for you. Some offer superb 4WD tracks to explore. You can stretch your legs hiking to places which other travellers wont get to see. You can take a guided tour with the host. Whichever style of accommodation you choose, a station stay will offer a glimpse into another life and take you away from the hustle and bustle of urban living.

15/02/2025

Are you a speed demon? Did you know that Mt Ive Station, Gawler Ranges S.A. hosts the Dry Lakes Racers Australia for their Speed week race event on Lake Gairdner in March? (Note: we host the camping, the lake itself is national park) We still have plenty of camping space available for anyone interested in checking out this unique event so why not come along and join the fun!

13/02/2025

Meet the Members
Property: Mern Merna Station
Owner operators: Adam and Amanda Gill

Mern Merna is a working sheep and cattle station, 30kms north of Hawker; the Heart of the Flinders Ranges.

Adam, originally from Mundoora, is a proud 4th generation farmer and grazier.
Amanda is from Crystal Brook and is a qualified esthetician with certificates in hospitality.

With 3 Sons to keep them busy; Mern Merna has been family owned since 2012, and they began their small tourism business in 2017.

With 33,000 acres of beautiful country, together they offer secluded camp sites, a homestead and cottage, all nestled at the bottom of the Ranges.

With plenty of history and breathtaking views, Adam and Amanda welcome you to enjoy the outback through their eyes. The perfect place to escape, relax and reconnect.

www.mernmernastation.com.au

12/02/2025

Member Profile
Property : Merna Mora Station
Owner : Donald, Kaye, Philip & Sonya Fels

Merna Mora Station is a Sheep, Cattle & Tourism property. Located right in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, taking in the Western side of Wilpena Pound and along the banks of the Moralana Creek.
The station has been in the Fels Family since 1886, with Donald 4th generation and Philip 5th generation on the property, along with their wives Kaye, Sonya and Families. All actively involved in the running of the station. Hosting a wide range of visitors which frequently visit the property.

The Fels family in May 1967 where one of the first in the area to diverse into tourism, with 2 purpose built stone holiday units and the late Elsie Fels taking in B&B guests as well.

Over 58 years of tourism accommodating guests and sharing a vast array of knowledge.

Over that time more accommodation has been established with 9 Self-Contained Units, 10 Single Rooms(Torrens Rooms), 9 Powered Sites, Bush camping and self drive 4WD Tracks.

www.mernamora.com.au

10/02/2025

Meet the Members
Property: Horseshoe Top-End, Flinders Ranges
Owner Operators: Jim and Teresa Connell

Meet Jim and Teresa Connell, the owners of Horseshoe Top-End and members of Station Stays SA since 2010. They love welcoming visitors to their property nestled in the unique Horseshoe Range – a miniature Wilpena Pound – to experience the stunning beauty of the landscape.

Passionate about conservation, Jim and Teresa are also dedicated to preserving remnant vegetation on their property for future generations. By diversifying into tourism, they’ve reduced sheep numbers and set aside land specifically for environmental protection. Their children and grandchildren play an active role in this vital work, ensuring the property’s legacy for years to come.

A favourite place for Jim and Teresa to relax after a busy day is Longview Lookout, glass of wine in hand, as they watch the sunset. It is also a must do for many of their guests!

www.horseshoetopend.com.au

10/02/2025

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Property: Holowiliena Station
Owner operators: Luke and Frances Frahn

Luke and Frances worked in the wool industry as a shearer and wool classer before settling at Holowiliena, a Flinders Ranges sheep station established by Frances’ ancestors, the Warwick family, in 1852.

Holowiliena Station first ventured into tourism with guided tours of the historic buildings. They have since brought the 170-year-old blacksmith shop back to life and turned the old “Single Men’s Quarters” Cottage into a B&B. One of Luke’s priorities was to improve the Shearers Quarters comfort for visiting shearers while maintaining the traditional feel. The Quarters are now available for visitor bookings.

Luke and Frances enjoy sharing the station life, environment, history and stories of Holowiliena with guests.

www.holowilienastation.com

08/02/2025

Meet The Members
Property: Flinders Bush Retreats
Owner operators: Allen and Sharon McInnis

Sharon is the Secretary of Station Stays SA, representative on the Flinders Ranges & Outback Tourism Board and website/social media support team. A proactive promoter of agritourism and advocate for our members.

Allen is 5th generation sheep grazier on their family property east of Hawker. As a 'retired' shearer, Allen is passionate about growing quality merino wool and educating guests on the process.

Allen and Sharon diversified into tourism in 2013 to enable Sharon to work from home while raising their 5 children. They now provide luxe self contained accommodation, eco tent glamping and bush camping.

Celebrating over 10 years in tourism and a swag of accolades including SA Tourism Awards, Gold Star and TripAdvisor Awards, Flinders Bush Retreats is proudly an accredited 4.5 star, sustainable tourism business.

www.flindersbushretreats.com.au

06/02/2025

Meet the members:
Property name: Coonatto Station
Owner operators: John & Erica

Coonatto Station is a 14,000-acre property approximately 70km east of Port Augusta and 300km north of Adelaide.

The original settlement of Coonatto Station was built on the banks of the Coonatto Creek because of the permanent springs.

John is a 4th generation grazier on the family property, Erica is from the Netherlands.
John and Erica met at the Hammond cemetery of all places; they got married on “Wedding Hill” at Coonatto Station.
They are the proud parents of 3 children, Morgan, Nicole and Dylan, and the very proud granddad and oma of our grandson Waylon.

John runs Merino sheep for wool, Erica is John’s offsider, and does the books, they do the tourism side of things together.

We are proud to be part of Station Stay SA and enjoy welcoming guests from all walks of life onto our property.
John has a great knowledge of the history of the property and local area.
Our guests thoroughly enjoy the “John yarns”.

Coonatto Station offers accommodation in their shearer’s quarters and camping at their 5 secluded campsites.
There are 2WD tracks on the property, suitable for driving, riding or hiking.

Please visit our website: www.coonattostation.com.au

05/02/2025

Meet the Members
Property: Catninga,
Owner operators: Brian and Heather
Catninga is a small pastoral property 26k’s south east of Port Augusta in the flinders Ranges.

Heather is a lifelong local, grown up in the district on a merino sheep property with a few beef cattle and horses.

Brian came from a grain farming background, went to Roseworthy Ag College, then completed his Wool Classing Certificate which took him around the bush before settling into a teaching career in Agriculture and Physical Education.

With a desire to end up in a Pastoral area, Brian was drawn to Tafe at Port Augusta where he coordinated the Pastoral traineeships throughout Northern SA and beyond.

40+ years ago his love of everything pastoral lead him to Catninga. A rugged grazing property running merino sheep and cattle.
Both Brian and Heather have a love of horses and still use their horses for mustering and enjoy riding on the property when time allows.

Heather and Brian added tourism into the mix over 10 years ago, and enjoy meeting visitors and being members of Station Stays SA.
Catninga has been voted Runner up for South Australia’s Best Hipcamp in 2023 and again in 2024.

Catninga is located in the middle of the Southern and Northern Flinders Ranges with a mix of bush camping, powered sites and accommodation. There is something for every type of vacation including hiking & 4wd’ing offered on the property.

With an easy drive to most attractions, it’s an ideal base while you visit all of the must-see places in the area.

We look forward to welcoming both new and return visitors to Catninga in 2025. www.catninga.com

04/02/2025

Meet the Members
Property: Bendleby Ranges
Owner operators: Charlie and Kylie Luckraft

Bendleby Ranges, a multi-award-winning adventure tourism destination in the Southern Flinders Ranges, is located just 3.5 hours North of Adelaide. With several South Australian and Australian Tourism Awards under its belt, it ranks amongst Australia’s top three adventure tourism locations.

In 2025, Bendleby Ranges celebrates 25 years of offering unforgettable experiences in the heart of South Australia’s adventure landscape.

Owners and hosts Charlie & Kylie Luckraft are passionate about providing guests with a memorable visit whilst blending sustainability, self-challenge and the power of "nature to nurture" in every experience. Charlie is the 4th generation sheep grazier on the family property and enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of the previous generations history.

Bendleby Ranges provides a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences, whether you prefer to be remote camping, have the comforts of home nearby, or stay in style. All accommodation options offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape and are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings.

With hundreds of kilometres of 4WDing tracks, including the infamous Billy Goat Ridge track, incredibly scenic walks, and biking tracks, Bendleby Ranges is a nature lovers paradise.

www.bendlebyranges.com.au

03/02/2025

Time to plan your next trip! Argadells still has some Easter and school holiday vacancies. Email or call to make a booking.

01/02/2025

Meet the Members

Property: Alpana Station, Blinman

Owner operators: David and Sally Henery, John and Keziah Henery

Alpana Station near Blinman in the Flinders Ranges has been a Station Stays SA Member since the group began in 2010. The Henery family diversified their traditional sheep and wool business to include tourism in 1994 during a bad drought.

David is the 5th generation sheep grazier on the family property south of Blinman. He runs Merino sheep for wool on the station, and a 10c container-recycling depot and truck.

Sally does the books and runs the tourism side of the business, with help from the other family members.

John is 6th generation Henery on Alpana, a qualified mechanic, and has a hand in everything happening on the property.

Keziah is the busy mother of two little ones, the seventh generation of Henerys, and helps out a lot on the property and with the tourism business.

The Henery family at Alpana Station offer quality shearers quarters group accommodation, the private rustic bush retreat Nungawurtina Hut, excellent ensuite powered sites, attractive self-contained powered sites, scenic bush camp sites, two fun 4WD self-drive tracks, accredited 4WD guided tours, and a bush-walker transport service.

www.alpanastation.com

Photo by Andrew Hull

01/02/2025

Meet the Members
Property: Almerta Station
Owner operators: Paddy & Shane Rowe

We are Paddy & Shane Rowe, owners of Almerta Station, a six-generation grazing property in the Flinders Ranges, SA.

Combining sustainable sheep farming with tourism, we offer off-grid luxury at Henders House, shearers quarters accommodation and secluded bush campsites, providing guests with privacy, comfort, and an authentic outback experience.

Shane is the Chairperson of Station Stays SA and a Flinders Ranges & Outback Tourism Board representative. We are both passionate about agritourism, community advocacy, and supporting regional businesses.

In 2025, Almerta Station celebrates 15 years in tourism, welcoming guests to experience its stunning landscapes, rich history, and true outback hospitality. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, we invite you to discover the beauty of Almerta.

www.almertastation.com.au

01/02/2025

“Camping at Almerta: Where the stars are your nightlight, the wildlife is your alarm clock, and the only traffic jam is a stubborn sheep on the track! That’s when we put our visitors to work. 🤪
See ya in 2025. www.almertastation.com.au
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30/01/2025

Last year Station Stays SA achieved a SILVER medal at the South Australian Tourism Awards for our Tourism Marketing & Campaigns.

Our collaborative marketing involves 24 member properties from the Flinders Ranges & Outback who financially contribute to our annual campaigns.

Our campaigns include our very popular tear off maps, our new website, social media channels, and consumer shows such as Caravan and Camping SA Show and Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show.

It's a team effort with all members contributing their time and skills to promote Station Stays SA as a top-of-mind experience for visitors to the Flinders Ranges and Outback.

28/01/2025

Summer holidays are over and the kids are back at school. Now is the best time to book your next Station Stays SA adventure 🤠

We have 24 member properties waiting to welcome you with accommodation and experiences to suit all tastes and budgets, from camping to glamping, and bush huts to luxe stays.

Explore thrilling 4WD tracks, or enjoy a quieter pace by bike or foot and immerse yourself in our unique outback landscapes.

www.stationstayssa.com.au

26/01/2025

Our 2025 Map is currently in production with WOOF Media. Your tourism marketing partner. SIGN UP to our mailing list to receive the NEW LOOK 2025 MAP straight to your inbox before it hits the streets 🤠

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24/01/2025

This year Station Stays SA celebrates 15 years of collaborative marketing for our members throughout the Flinders Ranges and Outback 🥳

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Are you wanting to experience outback life on a working sheep station, then Quondong Station in the North East Pastoral District is your destination. In the cool of the day, which is dawn, and beneath the dust shown in this video are 1,650 sheep heading very slowly to the shearing shed. They will be walked over 3 days, penned and watered at night and moved again the next day. There are several mobs on the go, however, some will be trucked in to the shearing shed. This is a world few city folk have experienced. www. quondongstation.com.au . #quondongstation #stationstayssa #holidayinsa #staylocal #seeoutbackaustralia #brokenhillnsw #burra

#flindersrangesandoutback #stationstayssa #southaustralia #seesouthaustralia #flindersranges #mt_little_station Mt Little Station

Golden Hour views are worth fighting for at Bendleby Ranges 🥰🦘 #bendlebyranges #bendlebyrangessunset #FlindersRanges #SouthernFlindersRanges

Seen from the air, this is ‘Birds view’ your own private camping spot in the woodlands of Quondong Station. You will be welcome in this little known and special part of South Australia. www.quondongstation.com.au

Holowiliena Station has been blessed with good rain in the last few months, and the country's smiling. Here's a few snapshots of the signs of rain, the sights of rain, creeks running and distant storms. And, of course, GREEN GRASS! Our thoughts and wishes are with everybody still waiting for rain. 🙏 Now taking bookings for 2025: www.holowilienastation.com Please note Holowiliena is closed for visitors until April. #holowiliena #station #homestead #flindersranges #outback #southaustralia #stationstay #stationstays #stationstayssa #stayinthebush #visitthebush #heritagestays #HistoricStay #rain #rainfall #weather #weatherreport #greengrass #greengrassofhome

Living with the sunset @catninga

Catninga sunsets #southaustralia #flindersrangesandoutback #sunset

Are you a camper or a glamper? Either way Flinders Bush Retreats has you covered, putting the GLAM into your camp with our nature based glamping experience. All the benefits of camping with a few creature comforts 🥂🍾 😉

Come on down and see us at the 4WD & Adventure Show in the Wayville Pavilion all weekend 🚙

Quondong Station has kelpies in training. P platers, learning the tricks of their trade. Stay with us and book a session with the dogs, watch them learn and admire their skills. We would love to see you in our part of the world, the North East Pastoral District. www.quondongstation.com.au

Bendleby Ranges Winter is here and that calls for some amazing skies and cooler nights (grab the marshmallows!) 😍🔥🏕️ School Holiday sites available. 🐾 We are pet friendly 🔥 Small cooking and comfort fires permitted 🪵 Good quality redgum firewood provided 🚘 4WD & AWD tracks 🌳 Bushwalking trails 🌟 No light pollution = incredible night skies! 🏕️ Campsites available - powered, supported, remote 💰 KIDS STAY FREE in July School Holidays 🏠 Accommodation & sites available school holidays Contact us via email or book online and make your next adventure at Bendleby Ranges. Video by @ryder_the_bluemerle ❤️🐾

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