FLINDERS RANGES REGION

Rawnsley Park Station - located on the southern edge of Wilpena Pound. Something for everyone - excellent, luxurious near-ew eco-villas, cheap family cabins to camping grounds on a large sheep station. Restaurant on site, and a shop. Air and 4WD tours leave from here.  (08) 8648 0030 last visit October 2011

Wilpena Pound Resort - large resort only a short walk to the Pound, good motel style rooms for couples up to family size rooms some s/c with cooking facs, dining room, pool, tours (08) 8648 0004 last visit 2011

Prairie Hotel - just west of Wilpena and Flinders Ranges, excellent extension of old pub has seen some spacious modern motel-style rooms added, truly innovative food, bar. Recent upgrade to accommodation. A "feral food" legend in SA (08) 8648 4844

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - northern Flinders Ranges. go for the  scenery, geology, history, wildlife, astronomy - you name it, it's here. I love this region. Good for families. Accommodation in average to  good motel-style units, s/c cottage, and camping. Restaurant with average food, tours available, pool (it gets really hot here in summer months). A flying tour over the ranges or to Lake Eyre is a treat.(08) 8648 4848 last visit Oct 2011

           OUTBACK

Coober Pedy -  Desert Cave Hotel, in opal mining country. Here, you can even sleep underground and it's not spooky. Recent revamp of some hotel rooms apparently brings them up to modern standards again, best in town for a long time. Good rooms and dining (08) 8672 5688 requires revisit

          WINE COUNTRY

Clare - Chaff Mill Village, at top end of this lovely wine town, from here you can continue to the outback. 6 good 1&2 br suites, cooking facs, brekky basket, (08) 8842 1111 needs revisit

Sevenhill, near Clare - Thorn Park Country Estate, beautiful old homestead restored many years ago and run by a couple of guys who know how to cook and entertain guests. Good ensuite guestrooms in homestead, or the restored coachhouse and barn. Extensive gardens, close to many great wineries. Full brekky inc. (08)8843 4304 needs revisit

McLaren Vale - Ashcroft country accommodation, has 5 ensuite guest rooms in wing of purpose-built house. Afternoon tea, full breakfast, heating/cooling. Scenic wine country south of Adelaide. (08)8323 7700 needs revisit

Coonawarra - Sarah's Cottage, in Penola, romantic colonial cottage for a couple, everything inc, brekky basket, close to wineries and town, (08) 5571 9030 needs revisit. Great reds here!!!

Robe - Ann's Place, 4 modern guest rooms, ensuite, 3 with spa, one with balcony facing sea. Close to beach, walk to town, harbour, hotel for meals. Full breakfast included. (08)8768 2262 needs revisit

Port Lincoln - Port Lincoln Hotel, on the beach front, almost new multi storey hotel with very good rooms, front rooms with view. Restaurant, bar. Service could be better but don't let that put you off. P 08 8682 2000  Visited Oct 2011

Elliston - Elliston Apartments, more like motel units, in heart of tiny quiet town (for most of year anyway), comfy, good beds, but don't expect luxury. Fully self contained, clean. Pub nearby for meals, bakery too. Great fishing and beaches. P 08 8687 9028 Visited Oct 2011

Please come back soon - more accommodation is being reviewed.

Favourite South Australian places to visit -

Adelaide museum & art gallery - Central Markets - Glenelg Beach - wineries of Barossa and Clare Valleys - Flinders Ranges (Wilpena Pound and Arkaroola) - Blinman mine tour - Coober Pedy - William Creek - Port Lincoln - Kangaroo Island

Favourite driving tours -

Adelaide to Wilpena Pound - Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola - Port Lincoln & Whaler's Way - Yorke Peninsula to Moonta - Coober Pedy mail run - Robe to Coonawarra - Port Lincoln to Streaky Bay stopping off at beaches along way

NB: prices, ownership and hosting may change without notice, and some of these properties have not been re-inspected for over two years due to remote locations. Updates will be made when possible.

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For the last 20 years Peter Robinson has travelled widely through Australia, writing hundreds of travel features for most newspapers and travel magazines in the country. He has also been a chief reviewer of select B&Bs, small hotels, cottages and guest apartments for successful guide books. Accommodation featured here is a selection of the best, in Peter's opinion, that is currently available at these destunations. See about this site for further information.