Nilpena Station is a working cattle station 39km north-west of Parachilna on the edge of Lake Torrens.

The original station buildings, desert landscapes and panoramas of the Flinders Ranges have made Nilpena a favourite location for Outback films and television commercials - as well as for families and groups looking for an authentic Outback experience.

Ideal for:

  • Families wanting to sample the true Outback
  • Special interest groups, e.g. geologists, 4 Wheel Drive groups, film crews
  • Groups celebrating a special event

Shearers Quarters

  • Ideal for larger groups
  • 6 rooms accommodate up to 17 people, including 2 double bedrooms
  • Extra beds available on request
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Outside barbeque
  • Large dining room with long "family eating" table
  • Large fireplace in dining room
  • Outside fire area (fires allowed in season)

Nilpena Cottage

  • Renovated and fully-self contained
  • 2 bedrooms (one double bedroom)
  • Extra beds available on request
  • Heating and cooling
  • Outside barbeque area
  • Outside fire area (fires allowed in season)

Blacksmiths Shop

Perfect for "overflow" accommodation requirements – available as a bunkhouse or as a special function area.

During your stay

  • Explore the private 4WD track to Lake Torrens
  • Enjoy an Outback sunset and the clear desert skies
  • Watch wildlife come to drink at the meandering Nilpena Springs
  • View relics of our Aboriginal and pastoral heritage.
  • Enjoy creative bush catering by the Prairie Hotel in the stone woolshed or Blacksmith’s Shop.

 

Nilpena Station

Nilpena Cottage (including linen)

 

single/double

100.00

extra person

20.00

Shearers Quarters (including linen)

 

adult

30.00

child

20.00

 
  • Minimum booking charge $150 per night.
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • All rates are in $Australian (AUD)
  • Rates are per night
  • Rates include Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Rates valid to March 31 2007