We've been in the Flinders Ranges since the very early days of South Australian settlement, and the rich history of the family remains on the station to share with friends old and new.

Holowiliena Station is a working sheep station 50km east of Cradock in the Flinders Ranges, settled by our family in 1852. This is not a hotel but a small family business offering experiences tailored to each guest: we get much happiness from helping you enjoy your time with us. We now extend an invitation to you, to share our special part of the world and take an insider's glimpse into life on an outback sheep station. Guests will find Holowiliena a destination in itself; a place to immerse yourself in the station history, enjoy the peaceful surrounds of nature and unwind, away from the busier National Park area. This is a digital detox stay with no mobile phone coverage or TV. Campsites are remote bush campsites in private, secluded locations, with no services or facilities - old fashioned camping (BYO everything). Guests can join our much-loved tour of the historic station buildings, hear the stories of early settlers, drop in to our School of the Air schoolroom, and drive station tracks. Lucky guests might find The Outback Blacksmith at work. Cottage guests can also join us for dinner - the perfect opportunity to ask about life on the station today, and in years gone by.

You don't need 4WD to reach us, just a car with a little clearance for the dirt road. You will see plenty of kangaroos so allow enough time to enjoy the drive (about 5 hours from Adelaide, plus stops). Guests come to Holowiliena to relax in this peaceful outback setting, explore the lovely gum creeks and unwind by the camp fire. We also offer guided tours, self-drive station tracks, hosted meals and more. We're about an hour's drive from Hawker, and two hours from the Flinders Ranges National Park. This is an achievable day trip but please be aware of the driving time from the National Park. We recommend guests consider staying at Holowiliena as a destination in itself, or as part of a road trip continuing on to other Station Stays in the Central Flinders and Blinman area. We highly recommend the Heritage Blinman Mine tour for all travellers.