Camel Rides Begin

by timtyler on December 9, 2009

Camel Rides Begin

As of the 21st of December Pichi Richi Camel Tours will be conducting  Camel Tours at Rawnsley Park Station!
Tours are led by Graham Cannard, a third generation camel breeder, trainer and handler.
Tours run at breakfast and in the evening and last for two hours.
For more information click on the link below:
http://www.rawnsleypark.com.au/main/things_to_do

{ 0 comments }

Hot air balloons come to Rawnsley

by timtyler on December 9, 2009

Hot air balloons come to Rawnsley

During August and September of 2010 Goldrush Ballooning will be conducting one hour hot air balloon trips.
Flights depart from Arkapena and head North towards Wilpena Pound giving guests a magnificent view of Rawnsley’s bluff and the ranges of Wilpena pound, followed by a champagne breakfast!
Stay tuned to the Rawnsley Park website for more information.

{ 0 comments }

What a lovely way to start the day…

October 7, 2009

After a wonderful trial run last week with Goldrush Ballooning things are looking good for Balloon tours in winter next year.

Read the full article →

Winter Rain…We Are Green!

July 26, 2009
Winter Rain...We Are Green!

A view of Rawnsley Bluff taken today. We have had several rain events over the last 2 months. Not enough to start the creeks running but plenty to bring on the best winter growth we’ve seen for several years. Everything is lovely and green and the wildlife is busy breeding all over the place! Time [...]

Read the full article →

Winter Rain…First Emu Chicks!

July 26, 2009
Winter Rain...First Emu Chicks!

Most birds in the Flinders breed during winter. This Winter is shaping up as the best for several years and all wildlife seems to be taking advantage. Emu pairs are a common sight and 2 days ago we saw the first emu chicks for the season.

Read the full article →

Winter Rain…Varigated Fairy Wren

July 26, 2009
Winter Rain...Varigated Fairy Wren

A young male Fairy Wren begins to “colour up” for the breeding season.

Read the full article →

Winter Rain…Senna

July 26, 2009
Winter Rain...Senna

Already the rain has allowed some of the plants here to flower. The Native Hop Bush and the Senna have started. Soon the wattle will follow. Then, if we have just one or two further rain events, we may even see some wild flowers appearing. Now is a good time to be thinking about heading [...]

Read the full article →

Winter Rain..Native Hops

July 26, 2009
Winter Rain..Native Hops
Read the full article →

Etype Jazz at the Woolshed

April 30, 2009
Etype Jazz at the Woolshed

For the Tastes Of The Outback event recently (17 to 26 of April) the Woolshed was swinging to the sounds of popular Adelaide attraction Etype Jazz. The week is becoming ever more popular with 15 events on offer this year around the Flinders. Put it on the calendar for next year!

Read the full article →

Eco Villas Go Solar

April 30, 2009
Eco Villas Go Solar

As part of our committment to keeping the Eco in Eco Villa we have just installed a solar power generating plant. It generates around 9kW of power up to 60kW hours per day. In other words enough to cover the 8 Eco Villas.

Read the full article →