About Wilpena Pound

Discovery Resorts - Wilpena Pound is located in the world famous SA Flinders Ranges and offers a range of accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs.

With a visitor information centre and general store, it is the perfect base to explore the Australian ‘bush beauty’ of the area, whether that’s on a hike, scenic flight or 4WD tour.

A highlight is seeing the South Australia Flinders Ranges through the eyes of the traditional owners and gaining a firsthand understanding of the local Aboriginal culture.

Discovery Resorts - Wilpena Pound is as the only accommodation within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, providing a unique opportunity to stay in the midst of this spectacular natural wonder. 

For those on foot, take an easy walk along Wilpena Creek to the much-photographed Cazneaux Tree. Other favourites include Hills Homestead, the Wangarra Lookouts for spectacular views and the walk to Old Wilpena Station. The resort a wide range of guided walking tours.

There are also many options for seeing the Flinders Ranges from the air. For example, one flight includes Parachilna, Leigh Creek, the Marree Man, Lake Eyre,  the Anna Creek Painted Hills, Andamooka opal fields and Lake Torrens. 

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Weather

The summer months - and January and February in particular - are hot. Prepare for daily maximum temperatures in the high 30C range, with extreme days tipping 40C. 

In the winter months, there are days of endless sunshine and also significant rain events which gets the creeks flowing. Also remember that in winter months such as June, the sun disappears behind the walls of Wilpena Pound around 4pm. Winter nighttime temperatures can get down to around 3C, with days ranging from the mid-teens to the early twenties through autumn and winter.

When August arrives, the weather warms up and the wildflowers appear.

Running up to Christmas, the days get longer and warmer, giving visitors a great insight into the hot conditions that are a hallmark of life in the arid north of South Australia.

Facilities & Amenities

Discovery Resorts - Wilpena Pound has everything you need for a Flinders Ranges adventure.

The resort has three levels of accommodation – glamping, resort rooms and campground. The Visitor Information Centre is an invaluable source of information, the general store is well equipped, and you can either feast at the resort restaurant and bar, or DIY at the camp kitchen. Cool off in our swimming pool, hire one of our mountain bikes or take one of the many tours on offer.

Directions

Whether you choose to drive, fly-drive or visit us as side journey from the Indian Pacific train, there are many ways to get to Discovery Resort – Wilpena Pound in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges.

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