Rawnsley Park Station Travel Guide

Rawnsley Park Station, a 12,000-hectare working sheep station, lies beneath Rawnsley Bluff on the southern edge of Wilpena Pound, in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Since 1953, the Smith family has owned the station, transforming it from a struggling sheep farm into an award-winning tourism destination.Originally part of Arkaba Station, settled in 1851, Rawnsley Park began its tourism venture in 1968, offering visitors a glimpse into station life. Today, it provides a range of accommodation from bush camping and holiday units to luxury eco-villas and the Rawnsley Homestead. The Woolshed Restaurant serves up delicious meals, including the station's own lamb.Visitors can explore the ancient landscape through guided 4WD tours, scenic flights, and bushwalking trails. The station offers experiences like sunset tours to the Chace Range, sheep shearing demonstrations during school holidays, and opportunities to encounter native wildlife. With its commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural appreciation, Rawnsley Park Station provides an immersive and unforgettable outback adventure.