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The Arkapena Tour is aimed at those who are looking for a 4WD adventure. Your guide will take you out on our rugged 4WD tracks to explore Rawnsley’s 30,000 acres.
As you drive across the station, you will learn about the geology of the Flinders Ranges, the history or pastoralism and Rawnsley Park Station, plus the many varieties of vegetation that grow in our semi a-arid climate.
As the track meanders through the foothills of the Chace Range, you will get stunning views out across Rawnsley Park and towards Wilpena Pound. Don’t forget to breathe as you make your way up the steep 4WD track to Prelinna Lookout – 680 meters above sea level, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Chace Range, the Elder Range, Wilpena Pound and Rawnsley Park Station. Buckle up!
Please note:
- The itinerary is subject to weather and road conditions and may be amended on short notice.
- Child rates apply for little people from 2 to 15 years of age, younger children travel for free. For a child rate to apply, it has to be accompanied by two full paying guests.
- Each tour has room for one child seat. Guests are required to provide their own.
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The checkin information could have been explained better. But a top notch place. So many kangaroos , emus , birds ( galahs and ring neck parrots). Highly recommend. The pool is beautiful too with an amazing views of 330 million years old rockfalls. Super unique.
Covered car port (the Kangaroos like to use).
Good bed and shower, decking out front with stunning views.
Room sevice and restocked on second day.
Swimming pool on site, and a restaurant.
Only down side is some staff don't observe the speed limit on site, otherwise top notch stay.
The pool was right in front of our cabin which was convenient and had a beautiful view of Rawnsley Bluff. The Woolshed Restaurant offers both dine in and takeaway and I had the latter - chicken parm, which was delicious.
We also went on a 4x4 tour and our guide Rachel was amazing, it was a lot of fun and made our stay in Flinders even better!



It was terrific! Clean, quiet park with a great amenities block. Basic supplies available at reception to save going into Hawker for bits and pieces.
The ground was hard so having hex pegs for our tent was a good idea, especially as it was windy.
We really enjoyed the option of eating out at the Wool Shed Restaurant too. Delicious.
There are great walk options right in Rawnsley Park. Magnificent views. Loved it!


The unit was very comfortable and had everything we needed to cook our own meals and a decent sized fridge to store supplies that we bought in Jamestown which has a good sized Foodland. Barbecues were very handy just outside and spotlessly clean. We ate at the Woolshed restaurant 1 night and were rather disappointed with it (see separate review).
We loved having emus outside especially at dusk and views of Rawnsley Bluff were quite spectacular. We also enjoyed the walks around Rawnsley station of which there are several but you need to have a fly net as flies were really bad. It was also extremely windy weather for first 3 days and my flight had to be rescheduled. The reception staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Jules our 4WD drive guide was excellent.
Wilpena Pound was approx 20 minute drive away on sealed road but is much more bushy so we were glad we had chosen Rawnsley to stay at. We did one of the walks there as well but quite different terrain. There was a terrific art exhibition currently on at Wilpena of local artists which we loved.


Also went to Parachilna and had a wonderful meal of camel.
And hawker to Jeff Morgan Gallery
All were wonderful and glad I was able to do it all in 2 days. As rotten weather came and we decided to take off home 4 days early.
We stayed at Rawnsly Park Station great place
But highly recommend going to the Flinders Ranges at least one time.


Amenities such as showers and cooking facilities were there, as stated, and as clean as it can be with a lot of families and kids around.
Pool is small, and very much for children, as are all the public spaces.
Expect to listen to layers of other guests music into the night, and caravan and amenity lights shining around your campfire, rather than quiet and a focus on nature and dark sky’s. (A passive-aggressive tuning lights on-off occurred with some recreation bbq area lights surrounding a few campsites with different campers wanting different things).
People at the reception weren’t particularly friendly; but we found the staff at Wilpena Pound really helpful for ideas on hikes and adventures, and the volunteers ant Wilpena Pound are amazing and we followed their advice!
A great place to take the whole family + a school trip if that’s what you want.
Unfortunately not what we were looking for and very hard to find information this is what it would be like.
Suggest the Woolshed to escape for some adult time, if need be.


Large caravan park, hilly, but sites have been levelled. The advertised photos show the park empty and it was full when we were there, so very close proximity to others.
The entrance from the road is unsealed and rough. It is advertised as a working sheep farm, which means the sheep arrive bleating very early morning, which I enjoyed; however, this is definitely a caravan park first, absolutely no sheep farm ambience. Beautiful views from the non-powered area. There was a problem with the septic system while we were there, which wasn't addressed over the weekend, making it rather smelly for 48 hours. It was fixed on the Monday. We were encouraged to go to the Woolshed Restaurant, which we presumed was onsite; however, it is over 2km away on a dirt road with no lighting (bit dangerous to walk) and there is no shuttle bus, so needed a designated driver, which was disappointing. Restaurant was fabulous.
If I was to return to Flinders Ranges, given the fact that we are Seniors, I would stay at Wilpena Pound where the whole park is level, the sites appear larger, there is a large IGA and the road entry is sealed.


Plenty of space out here and the sheep roamed right up close to us Toilets just up the hill & have to travel back to the main area for a shower & to use the laundry These facilities are well maintained & very clean. All the staff are very friendly




We can't wait to get back to Rawnsley !


The only downside was the cold, strong wind which made life uncomfortable.


- Fantastic for price we got C1 Villa. Was basic but during the day you are exploring anyway
- Fire Pit outside (firewood available at Rawnsley and it’s cheaper than at the servo at hawker, so may as well support them for providing the service
- Amenities were good and laundry facilities (especially when you are in the middle of nowhere)
The Park
- Firstly starlink wifi is amazing all over the Park and also there is Telstra and Optus reception (better than Wilpina
- lots of amazing walks to go on (most are long though (over 2hrs)
- Alison Saddle <30mins for sunrise or sunset amazing views of the station and ranges
- Pugilist Hill for sunset (4wd needed)
- 4WD track across the road for self drive (ask for a map)
The Food
- book into Woolshed at least once for dinner recommend the Lamb Platter $108
- Woolsheld does take away if you pre order and also BBQ packs for 2 people for $85 (lamb plus salads and rolls




We found all the staff friendly & accommodating, the facilities are excellent, even able to pressure clean the 4wd & remove the red mud which was great given we were heading back into civilisation.
We would recommend this as the best place to base yourself when coming to explore the Central Flinders Ranges.
We will definitely be coming back here for a future stay.










The woodshed is awesome for sit in meals and we can recommend the takeaway menu service. Walks and bike tracks/views are fabulous - dog friendly and also an area for doggies to stay during the day if you plan a trip to the National Park sections of Flinders Ranges ,
we will definitely be back again.👍😁thank you to the wonderful staff .







Location was central for all the attractions. walking trails and also a short walk to the woolshed restaurant.
We booked via luxury escapes and included continental breakfast provisions which was plenty for our stay!
Waking up for sunrise was perfect! The view was amazing. It was so nice and quiet during the nights.
Service was great as well, very friendly staff. We would definitely come back here!
Highly recommend getting up early for sunrise hikes and seeing the sunset, the colours were spectacular!


The accommodation is perfect, 2 bedroom cabins with full self catering facilities but if you are like me and prefer to let someone else do all the work for you, dinner at the Woolshed is the best. I had the kangaroo and would which was cooked superbly. So tender.
Be sure to check out the Flinders Gin as well. A great starter followed by some local red wine.
Topped of my visit with a scenic flight over the pound with great commentary. 1 hour cruising at 2km up gave me the best view and was well worth the investment.
Now I just need to work out when I can get back for another visit.






Have given a five but only just, so here are the two butts…..!
No doubt the park has incrementally expanded over the years. Wherever we walked in and around the cabins, there was the oppressive smell of under performing septic systems. Lastly the pillows in the cabin were over due to be tossed out as they smelled badly of body hair oils. The linen was fresh and couldn’t fault anything else. Breakfast provisions were generous. Would definitely stay again but would bring my own pillow.
Have given a five but only just, so here are the two butts…..!
No doubt the park has incrementally expanded over the years. Wherever we walked in and around the cabins, there was the oppressive smell of under performing septic systems. Lastly the pillows in the cabin were over due to be tossed out as they smelled badly of body hair oils. The linen was fresh and couldn’t fault anything else. Breakfast provisions were generous. Would definitely stay again but would bring my own pillow.












Found the Reception staff and information (brochures, maps etc) very helpful.
It was an ideal location for us and would happily book there again.


