We visited during the off-peak season and, despite a smaller team, the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. Our room, while slightly dated, was well-equipped and spotlessly clean. The à la carte breakfast menu was excellent, offering delicious and creatively prepared dishes in generous portions. Dinner is also a highlight for any meat eater, unfortunately it's a simple pasta and sauce for vegetarians. :/

Throughout our travels in Australia, in general, we noticed that the Australian kitchen has yet to develop a more thoughtful vegetarian or vegan menu options.

Location is excellent, facilities and room all comfortable, clean and of a good standard. Restaurant has excellent food. Some great walks onsite too.

It's just the pricing, it's all priced above what is reasonable. I get that remote sites are difficult to service, but it used to be a reasonable alternative to the pricier offerings at Wilpena and now it's just in the same bracket. The restaurant has 5 star food (it really is excellent) and 5 star prices ($50 ish for a main course, $16 more if you want bread, $16 more if you want vegetables) and 2 star service. Wait staff were trainees, but it was the same last time I went, they obviously can't retain any staff.

There is nothing to fault about this place. This was my fourth visit in eight years, and each time the experience improves. Like all cabins, we had a view of Rawnsley Bluff, so both the sunrise and sunset were magnificent. The accommodation was excellent. Spotless, well furnished, very comfortable beds, excellent kitchen facilities, hot water showers at the right pressure, heating and cooling (though we only used the overhead fans). The outdoor barbeque and seating facilities are great. We self-catered, and the kitchen contained all the utensils and cookware needed. Tea and excellent ground coffee were provided. I walked every trail on the map provided at reception. If you climb Rawnsley Bluff, make sure you also take in the Wilpena Lookout. The shorter, less arduous walks (Pine Grove, Kangaroo Gap Lookout and Clem's Lookout) are worth doing, but perhaps less of the 'wow' factor. Take water, trail mix, and your camera. There are multiple places to watch the sun rise and set in the area, but the station lookout on the map is great (picnic tables and seating). However, Pugilist Hill is 8km from the station and 'the' place to watch the world go by. Take your favourite people and wine, and admire one of the greatest views in the region. You get Wilpena Pound, Elders Range and Chase Range in a single 360-degree view. Spectacular. Reception is helpful and the station staff always ready with a smile or a wave.

I'd suggest blocking off that dirt track that terminates at Cabin 40. The few people who enjoy driving at 60 kph kick up enough dust to ruin a stay in a couple of the cabins. We didn't suffer, but a few of our neighbouring travellers were shrouded in red dust on multiple occasions.

If you are heading for Flinders and need accommodation, then look no further than Rawnsley Park Station. There is accommodation for different budgets, but trust me it has to be the Eco villas, treat yourself, you won't regret it. Superb accommodation, with all you could need, including a nearby pool. Large and beautifully laid out inside, with a superb wrap around deck outside, with gorgeous views into the trees and out to mountains, and wildlife all around. Breakfast food and drink provided is very good indeed. Complimentary bottle of wine too. From your bed you can see the stars from the roof lights above, really gorgeous addition. However, the night sky from your deck is something else. I was blown away. The Woolshed restaurant is great, with very good food and drink options. Do try and take the scenic air flight with Chinta Air over Wilpena Pound, it was marvellous to see from the air (thanks Cory). Wish we had stayed longer at wonderful Rawnsley, thanks everyone for a memorable stay.

Having to leave.

the cabin was spacious with great facilities the kitchen is well equipped the heating and cooling was perfect the shower was great with plenty of hot water the sound proofing was fabulous we loved how we had a carport and porch to sit the woodshed was fantastic for happy hour drinks and food the views we had were stunning

better equipment for the BBQ particularly for cleaning the shop could have a bit more for families

Lovely location. So amazing to sit on the verandah watching the sun rise. I could do that forever The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen functional The big windows were also great for air flow. We did not use the air conditioning till well into the morning and turned it off as evening arrived.

We had an ant plague - kitchen benches were over run. We could not use them to prepare food and every bit of food had to be stored in the fridge. They also got in my bag in my room. The step from inside the unit down to the verandah is REALLY dangerous. I fell down it once and hurt my toes and bruised my knee. My travel companion fell and saved herself from falling to the floor. This is a serious safety issue. It should never have been designed or approved. The toilet and bathroom were very tight.

Rawnsley Park is very well located. The sample self guided itineraries are great and there’s plenty of options for people who want guided tours. This was our first time in a cabin but we’ve previously camped and it’s just a great place with lovely views and easy access to everything. We came in the heat of summer so obviously enjoyed having the place pretty much to ourselves! Head up to Station Hill lookout with a bottle of wine and enjoy the sunset, or take in sunrise walk to the lake in the bush camping area. Flinders is very beautiful whenever you go and Rawnsley Park Station offers something for everyone!

There was nothing not to like. One small hiccup, there was water in the fridge but I didn’t check and the fridge was off at the PowerPoint. We didn’t notice until the morning. (just a heads up to check this when you arrive!)

The beauty of Rawnsley is outstanding. Our cabin was very adequate and comfortable and it’s position is amazing.....wildlife out our back window! We had a great meal at the Woolshed Restaurant. Staff there were amazing. We loved the short walk up the hill. There are several walks. Wilpena Pound is a short and picturesque drive away. It has an excellent shop where you can stock up on supplies. Staff at the Office were also very helpful when we were deciding to go to Arkaroola after a big thunderstorm.

My only criticism was not enough vegetarian options in the restaurant. I don’t eat red meat and The fish was gone when we ordered. There wasn’t a good chicken option either. And it was very hot inside. But my husband and our son had the lamb platter to share and it was sensational.

Sitting at night on the terrace and enjoying a star-lit night is priceless as there is virtually no light pollution in the area. There's an excellent restaurant about 100 m away which offers lamb from the nearby station. You can also cool off at a nearby pool, which I appreciated a lot as the temperature hit 40C at times when I was there.

The position of the air conditioning unit was not optimal: placed too far away from the bed and behind a corner. As for the bed itself, it filled, up too much of the room's space. - Privacy is rather limited as the whole room can be looked into from the outside.

This was a fantastic place to stay, rooms were super clean and comfortable, staff were very friendly and helpful, and hotel Restaurant was superb. And the location was beautiful.

Was a little disappointed that the Restaurant was closed for one night off the two we stayed due to a private function. I thought that was a little inconsiderate of management since there was no other dinning option in the proximity. There a cooking facilities in the rooms, but when I’m on holiday I don’t want to have to cook.