FARM STAYS WUDINNA

Rising sharply from the surrounding plains, Ucontitchie Hill is a beautiful rock formation located 32 kilometres south-west of the Wudinna Township. Scenically spectacular, this natural sculpture in bare rock is a geographical monument of international significance. Standing in isolation, the domed granite hill is internationally renowned for its display of geological features and can be seen for several kilometres around. While only 37 metres high, the hill can be very steep at times and is best not attempted by children or the elderly. Around the base of Ucontitchie Hill you can see unique wave structures indicating previous levels of long since eroded soils, as well as fascinating boulders of granite which have been internally eroded into features known as Tafoni. Entry to the rock is by gold coin donation, which is placed in an honesty box at the base of the hill. There is ample parking located at the site....

Mount Wudinna is located 12 kilometres north-east of the town of Wudinna and is the largest exposed granite monolith in South Australia. It is the most impressive cluster of outcrops in this vicinity. The outcrops range in size from flat platforms and low domes to higher domes, for example Little Wudinna Rock, Polda Rock, Turtle Rock and Pygery Rock; all dwarfed by the massive structure of Mount Wudinna, which rises to 261 metres. Mount Wudinna is easy enough to climb to view the surrounding plains and provides an interesting walk around the base. A large area of mallee bushland adjoins the rock and is inhabited by native flora and fauna species. Gawler Ranges National Park and surrounding district offers excellent touring opportunities for high ground clearance 2WD and 4WD vehicles, and includes features such as Mount Wudinna....

The Gawler Ranges Motel offers three standards of motel accommodation (most with Foxtel), with licenced a la carte dining for up to 45 guests in the Sturts Restaurant. There is also a caravan park with five cabins and an on-site van, plus powered caravan sites and unpowered camping sites. Wi-Fi internet is available to keep in touch with family and friends, and our indoor pool is very welcoming. Pets accepted with conditions. The motel is a great base for exploring the Mount Wudinna and Minnipa granite trails and the Gawler Ranges National Park. The Australian Farmer Granite Sculpture on the highway, standing eight metres high, is not to be missed. Other facilities include tourism information, national parks passes, a guest laundry, free barbecue, free dump point and easy-access drive through sites. In the town of Wudinna, apart from great country shopping, there is also an excellent children's playground, along with free to use exercise equipment for adults. The Gawler Ranges Motel and Caravan Park is a destination, not a stop-over....