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Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound

3.5 star property
Resort in Flinders Ranges with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Escape to the rural surroundings of Wilpena Pound Resort, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or by the outdoor pool. Enjoy a meal at Restaurant, explore cycling routes, and stock up on essentials at the grocery/convenience store. With laundry facilities and luggage storage available, guests praise helpful staff who make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Standard Room (Brachina) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room (Brachina)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room (Heysen) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room (Heysen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Edeowie)

Deluxe Room (Edeowie) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room (Edeowie)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tent (Safari) | Terrace/patio

Tent (Safari)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Tent (Safari) | Terrace/patio

Family Tent (Safari)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Aroona Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Aroona Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wilpena Road, Flinders Ranges, SA, 5434

What's nearby

  • Mallonga Falls Hike Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilpena Pound - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Wilpena Panorama - 36 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Old Hawker Railway Station Park - 42 min drive - 41.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Rawnsley Park Woolshed Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound

Resort in a rural location
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this resort. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Personal cooking equipment is not permitted onsite. This property has a shared kitchen facility including microwave, toaster, sandwich press, and refrigerator.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Wilpena Pound Hawker
Wilpena Pound Resort Hawker
Wilpena Pound Hotel
Wilpena Pound Resort Flinders Ranges
Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges
Wilpena Pound
Wilpena Pound Resort
Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound Resort
Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges
Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound Resort Flinders Ranges

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound located?

Situated in a state park, this resort is within a 15-minute walk of Mallonga Falls Hike Trailhead and Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Wilpena Pound and Arkaroo Rock are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 774 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overpriced accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan-Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a superb glamping experience. Would highly recommend it, quietness, solitude wildlife experience - Euros, kookaburras, yellow banded parakeets....amazing!
Glamping bedroom
View from glamping room
More views from glamping room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in the outback of SA We stayed in the glam tent which was roomy and pleasant and clean and very quiet Some native animals came around Food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for sightseeing in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and food were great. We had a wonderful dinner and awesome breakfast. Totally unexpected to dine so great in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for a great stay

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location, close to the main walks and the National Parks office. The resort Reception desk staff were brilliant in proving information about the area and surrounding towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Glamping Tents, so peaceful. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safari tent was excellent, spectacular views and great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The quiet and beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like good dining and quite envirament I realy appreciate staff polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We so enjoyed our holiday. Staff, service, apartments all delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort in stunning surroundings

We opted for a 2-bedroom chalet with kitchenette and found it suited us perfectly. It was comfortable and good value considering its location in the magnificent Flinders Ranges. We ate dinner at the restaurant once and found it very good, as was the daily breakfast there. The pool is an welcome added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spot

Lovely spot, very friendly staff, food very good ( but the dinner took 1:15 hrs to arrive after ordering).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay glamming at Wilpena Pound. Staff were very friendly and helpful right from the minute we arrived, including providing hints and tips of places to visit and what to do over our stay. It was wonderful to wake up surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Flinders Ranges.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NienNu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing and chill
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experiences

A two night stay enabled a great experience of what Wilpena could offer. From the Gorges tour to the Sacred Valley, wonderful and informative guides, spotting wildlife, excellent meals, friendly staff and a comfortable room - we will be back to do more
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wilpena Pound Resort is legendary for a reason. It's in an amazing location, with a wealth of different accommodation options. We stayed in the 'safari' tents, which exceeded my expectations. As it was peak summer, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees, it was a huge relief to come back to an air-conditioned room, with access to a high quality bathroom.

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean and comfortable but a bit tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean ammenities. Would’ve love a toaster and a bit of cutlery for late night snacks but other than that. Really great staff , quiet rooms, had a takeaway meal from the restaurant ordered kangaroo and it was absolutely cooked to perfection. Overall very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms were ok and staff lovely. What let the experience down was lack of wifi in rooms, no crockery or cutlery other than cups and spoons, and no toaster which was disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, set in the heart of Wilpena Pound. Our original booking included a room with a kitchen but there were renovations going on so instead we were given complimentary meals which was very generous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
5 star price but I would rate the facilities as 3.5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our aroona room was basic and a bit dated. The shower worked well though and the toiletries were wonderful. Thankyou for the options to make our own healthy breakfasts but work on hot brekki options. A bit of creativity in options will make for a great morning start.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff ,friendly....the dinner and breakfast extremely tasty, best to share too big for 70 year olds.....but excellent looking forward to breaky tomorrow....yes We would recommend..thNkyou Rory and Jackie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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