Wilpena Pound Resort - Flinders Ranges, SA

Wilpena Pound Resort is built on the banks of Wilpena Creek, just outside an entrance to Wilpena Pound. Native flora and fauna abound in this natural bush setting. With just 60 rooms, the resort blends into the landscape and provides a comfortable accommodation base for exploring the Flinders Ranges.

Resort Reception is open daily from 7:30am - 7:30pm to attend to guests’ needs. Tours and activities can be booked here or at the Visitor Information Centre.

The General Store is also open daily from 8.00am - 6.00pm for all your grocery needs. From souvenirs, postcards and takeaway food, to essential supplies such as water, fuel and gas, the store is convenient to resort and campground guests alike.

The National Park Visitor Information Centre is situated next to the Store and has a wealth of information about the National Park including detailed maps, bush walking information and native flora and fauna that you can expect to see in the area. The Visitor Information Centre opens daily from 8.00am - 5.00pm. Tours and activities can be booked here or at Resort Reception.

The Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner daily with a variety of dining options on offer. Choose from a light continental to a hearty country breakfast. In the evening, the menu offers a choice of modern Australian cuisine with a touch of the Outback.

Poddy Dodger’s Bar is open from midday to late daily for drinks and refreshments, serving bistro-style meals and light snacks during the day. In the evenings, this is the hub of the resort where tales of the day’s activities are shared.

For years the Flinders Ranges have drawn visitors from far and wide. The appeal is the unique beauty of this landscape with its indigenous history, ancient geological formations, rich colours and textures, open spaces, clear air and abundant wildlife. The Flinders Ranges are home to nearly half of South Australia’s 3100 plant species, more than 120 bird, 86 reptile and 20 mammal species. The vibrant colours of the 800 million-year-old quartzite and limestone outcrop that is the Flinders are truly spectacular

At the heart of all this is Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre 17km long and 7km wide shaped by the weathering and uplifting of land over time. Ikara, as the local Adnyamathana people call it, is a significant place of many sacred Aboriginal rituals, and their Dreamtime stories tell of its creation by huge serpents. From the rich indigenous history to the stories of the first European farmers to the region, this place has a diverse and fascinating history of human interaction with the landscape.

Visitors to Wilpena Pound Resort and Campground have access to many tours and activities to explore the extraordinary landscape. From scenic flights, walking trails, 4WD tours and mountain bike hire, there are plenty of ways to explore the region.