Hosts: Tony and Julieanne Smith

Accommodations: Eco Villas, Caravan Park and Homestead Rooms.

Address: Rawnsley Park Station, Wilpena Road (Via Hawker), South Australia 5434

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Telephone: +61 8 8648 0030

Fax: +61 8 8648 0013

Activities/Attractions: At Rawnsley Park Station, your stay can be as active or as relaxed as you like.  We are perfectly situated for exploring the Flinders Ranges National Park, and the region's most well-known landmark, Wilpena Pound, is on our doorstep.  The service town of Hawker, home to heritage buildings, banking, hospital and several galleries, is a 20-minute drive away while, further south, the town of Quorn is home to the Pichi Richi steam railway.

Four-wheel drive tours, scenic flights and mountain bike hire are all available from Rawnsley Park Station.  And we have a network of excellent bushwalking trails, suitable for beginners through to experienced walkers, located on the property.

If relaxation is more your thing, you can take a dip in our swimming pool, enjoy a leisurely meal at the Woolshed Restaurant or gather your friends around a camp bonfire.

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"What a wonderful, glorious, refreshing and romantic setting. From the soak in the bath for the weary traveler, to the star-filled night lying in bed, and the breath-taking view at sunrise. Amazing!"

"What a fantastic place - walking in beautiful surrounds by day, returning to a perfect, peaceful & private retreat at night. Thank you!"

"5 stars, unique accommodation. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets with wildlife, mountain bike on the Mawson Trail, trail walking all around, everything was perfect. A place we will certainly recommend back home. The scenic flight is a must. Thanks to the hosts for this initiative of luxury in the outback."

"This is the best accommodation near the Flinders Ranges. The villas are excellent - big, well-designed, open plan, lots of glass, environmentally friendly."

"The Rawnsley Park Station Eco Villa turned out to be a terrific choice. There was a large kitchen/living/dining area and a separate bedroom. The kitchen was stocked with breakfast items (eggs, bread for toast, croissants, butter, cereal, yogurt, coffee, etc.) There was also a bottle of wine, brie and crackers that were provided compliments of management."

"Beautifully designed Eco-villas with all the elegant modern conveniences. Big bath (and shower), aircon (solar) for warmth or cooling as the temperature can change dramatically. Leather lounges, thoughtfully stocked kitchen. After traveling so far on unsealed roads, its a delight at the end of the day!"

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General Information: Welcome to Rawnsley Park Station in South Australia ... owned and managed by fourth generation locals Tony and Julieanne Smith. The team at Rawnsley Park Station ensures all guests experience authentic Outback hospitality. The Station has won three State Tourism Awards and, in 2004, was entered into the prestigious 'Hall of Fame'. It was one of the first South Australian tourism businesses to gain official accreditation and, more recently, gained recognition as a certified ecotourism operator.

Whether you want to indulge in the luxury of a private eco-villa or enjoy a true Outback camping experience, Rawnsley Park Station is the ideal location for your next holiday. Encompassing a caravan park, holiday village and boutique eco-retreat, Rawnsley Park has something to suit all tastes and budgets. All guests have access to our facilities and activities program. We can also arrange your Hertz hire car from all capital cities.

• Our luxury eco-villas are the ultimate in Flinders Ranges accommodation and the ideal place to get away from it all
  
• Set on a private and secluded site, yet within easy reach of the main Rawnsley Park facilities, these stylish and contemporary villas boast uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding ranges
  
• Designed to complement the natural surroundings, the villas have the latest environmental design features, including rendered straw bale walls, polished timber floors over suspended concrete slabs and overhanging eaves/wide verandahs to provide shaded walls
  
• One or two bedroom villas (One bedroom villas not suitable for children)
  
• Retractable ceiling offering night-sky viewing from the comfort of your bed
  
• Fully equipped kitchen
  
• Wide verandah with outdoor setting and BBQ
  
• Luxurious bathrooms with guest-robes
  
• TV and DVD players
  
• Telephone in room and wireless internet access available
  
• Original artworks by local artists
  
• Ecotourism Australia defines ecotourism as "ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation"
  

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Rates: (Prices quoted in AUD Dollars).

$350-390 night/double (Luxury Eco Villas)

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"We had a wonderful time in one of the Rawnsley Park Eco Villas. They are so well situated that we couldn't see any other buildings from our verandah; just the stunning Finders Ranges scenery during the day and the most incredible sky full of stars at night."

"Excellent accommodation. We have a wonderful time. As soon as we can we'll be back. THANK YOU!"