Flinders Bush Retreats
Highlights
- Savour the luxury of self-contained guest houses, offering modern comforts and stunning views of the Flinders Ranges.
- Experience glamping in the Eco Tent, featuring a queen-sized bed and ensuite for a touch of comfort in nature.
- Explore the 13,000 acres of ancient beauty, perfect for bushwalking and mountain biking through pristine landscapes.
- Unwind under the stars at private campsites in Willow Waters Gorge, ideal for peace and tranquillity away from crowds.
Hidden away in an almost untouched corner of the Flinders Ranges, is this boutique farm stay. 13,000 acres of ancient beauty owned and operated by the McInnis, family 5th and 6th generation graziers who have diversified into tourism.
Offering Award Winning. Flinders Ranges Accommodation in 2 self-contained houses providing a private and luxurious escape to experience the outback. Accommodating 6-8 guests each and boasting fully equipped kitchens, modern conveniences, open plan living rooms and large bedrooms. Each house was designed to bring the Australian bush in – offering unique views, superior furniture and quality linens.
Have you considered Flinders Ranges glamping? Perfect for nature lovers who don’t want to rough it, the Eco Tent combines camping with comfort! The steel framed, insulated canvas tent includes a bespoke queen sized bed and luxurious linen, small kitchenette and attached ensuite. Located in a secluded gorge, 21 km East of Hawker, the Eco Tent offers privacy, scenic views and an abundance of native wildlife.
With only six unpowered bush campsites in Willow Waters Gorge, this is an ideal escape for travellers seeking space, privacy and tranquillity. Suitable for small or large groups, 2WD & 4WD accessible & pet friendly.
Explore our private 4WD track, mountain bike or bushwalk through the ancient gorge, unwind at secluded picnic spots and gather around the campfire beneath the outback night sky.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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The Quarters
The Quarters is a newly built, four bedroom guesthouse accommodating up to eight people. Perfect for families or small groups wanting a home away from home, The Quarters has all the luxuries needed to make your stay comfortable. An open plan living area boasts a fully equipped kitchen. The two queen bedrooms (one with ensuite) and two single rooms (twin share) include all linen. Reverse cycle heating and cooling assure year round comfort. Fully equipped kitchen, television, DVD and iPod dock, four bedrooms (maximum eight persons) with ceiling fans, two bathrooms, all linen and towels included, washing machine, barbecue, playground and campfire pit.
Eco Tent
Perfect for nature lovers who don’t want to rough it, our Eco Tent combines camping with comfort!
Recently refurbished our Eco Tent is designed with minimal environmental impact creating the perfect nature based experience, offering couples a secluded and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Positioned on a small rise and surrounded by some of the oldest hills in the Flinders Ranges, you can really appreciate nature and the local flora and fauna as kangaroos and emus graze along side you.
Fully self contained, the Eco Tent provides everything needed for a comfortable stay. A queen size bed dressed in quality linens and an Australian wool blanket (we are wool producers after all!). Amenities include a small kitchenette and BBQ for self catering and an ensuite with an eco friendly, composting ‘nature-loo’ and gas hot water.
Due to the secluded location there is no electricity. Lighting is provided with battery powered lanterns, whilst fairy lights adorn the canvas ceiling. There is no mobile phone coverage at the Eco Tent. Take this time to enjoy a digital detox.
Bush Camping
Beat the crowded campsites and explore the Flinders Ranges in its natural beauty. Private campsites are available in designated spots in Willow Waters Gorge. Caravans, camper trailers and tents are welcome and sites are allocated depending on size requirements. Please note – campsites are unpowered and there is currently no amenities available.
Mt Scott Homestead
Imagine yourself sitting on the verandah of an early 1900’s homestead…
All the character of the early farming days with 100 year old hand picked stone walls…
Sheep and cattle grazing among iconic Flinders Ranges views…
Welcome to Mt Scott Homestead!
Step inside to a recently renovated historic farm house. The cosy lounge room will warm the coldest winters with a wood fire, the perfect place to sit around and unwind after a day exploring.
The fully equipped kitchen and open plan dining room will ensure you are well catered for. Or perhaps you’d rather a BBQ while watching the sun setting and the millions of stars emerge into the outback sky.
Mt Scott Homestead offers 3 bedrooms – main with ensuite. The original bedrooms offer French doors out on to the verandah, perfect for a morning cup of coffee or quiet time with a good book.
Feeling exhausted after a day exploring? The large free standing bath is where you will want relax! With views of the Willow Creek and Mt Scott in the east, enjoy the changing colours of the landscape as the sun sets.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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