Wilpena pound resort Review

We stayed in the familiy Safari tents with our 2 year old. It was fantastic. We were there in mid July so it was very cold. Still great though.

Safari tents are of very high quality. Restaurant good. Pool.

Riding the Mawson Trail through Wilpena Pound. The resort is an oasis. It's the last decent stop before Blinman so stock up on water and food if you're running low. Good facilities and plenty of food and drink choices. It's pretty busy with tourist vans and annoying old demanding people towing caravans though.

Beautiful place. Relaxing.
Amazing country.
I had a wonderful time at Wilpena Pound Resort in beautiful Ikara, Adnyamathanha Country - Flinders Rangers. It was wonderful to see so many Traditional Owners working at Wilpena. The Welcome to Country done by Ringo was excellent with lots of information about Adnyamathanha Culture and history.
I went on the TTGG tour our tour guide Warren was also excellent, he showed us some amazing geological sites and gave us lots information about the history of the area.
All the staff were lovely and friendly.
My room was great, neat and clean and had everything I needed.
A special thanks to Rehanna, Rachel and Valerie and all the other staff who I met and spent time with while I was there. I cannot wait to go back and spend more time there is so much to see, do and learn.

Incredibly overpriced, very old accommodation, dirty, everything has to be paid extra such as breakfast and dinner. Not recommended.

Campground is very central to the sights within the Flinders. We had a lovely unpowered spot for our tents amongst the trees and along the (dry) creek line, with no neighbours. Not everyone is as lucky. More trees and shade in this park compared to Rawnsley. Abundance of wandering wildlife, emus, kangaroos for the kids (we travelled in Spring). Light and moderate walks are all accessible from the park. Scenic drive to Bunyeroo gorge, Aroona ruins etc are not far up the road. Food from Wilpena resort restaurant was fresh and delivered quickly. Beer was cold. Staff were pleasant considering it was peak school holiday time. General store has everything you may need. Only con, would be that over 4 days, I didnt find a soap dispenser in any of the toilets that had soap left in it so that could be improved, but again it was school holidays. Top part of the world. Get there!

trying to make a booking has been frustrating. dont answer phones. haven't replied to an email from 2 days ago. When you get through to Val who sometimes eventually answers the phone she cannot help with reservations and tells me to send an email. i told her i may stay somewhere else and her answer was 'OK, whatever". Trying to support SA but this is a joke....

Great staff. Very clean. Heaps to do. Great scenery and wildlife

Please someone post some photos!! I really want to visit the Park!! Thx

Very good caravan park. Neat and being kept very clean. Great meal at the Wilpena restaurant. Good well stocked IGA store.

Considering we payed around $ 250 a night bedroom in same area as kitchen we were expecting at least a bedroom , our friend room had around 7 or 8 faults and bath still had grime mark around it , very basic for costing ? has a bbq area with a tiny rusting unit and no type of cover over it ( don't consider that a BBQ area ) we were there for 3 nights none of our friends room faults were rectifyed , will never RETURN

Nice cosy cabins although the bathrooms could do with a bit of an update and some sort of heating in the winter. The resort itself is well located but I suggest bringing snacks and food if you are looking to save some money, the restaurant is lovely but expensive.

For camping enthusiasts only. By more than 40 degrees outside, "glamping" tents are more of a way of selling night tents at the price of good hotels. The tents are separated by a dozen meters. The outside temperature requires running a noisy air conditioning thoroughly and keeping the tent completely closed. All in all, the comfort and level of service is surely an integral dream for the real campers, but a bit below for the urban adventurers. The meals are correct, the breakfasts rather rudimentary. In short, nothing to blame the establishment that does its work, but it is better to be well aware of where you set foot.

This is a piece of paradise. An oasis in the desert. We stayed there in the Safari tent for 3 nights with our 5 year old and had the best time. Bush walks, 4wd, scenic flights...so much to do there. Or sit there quiet, relax and rewind and sip a wine. Would highly recommend this place.

Amazing experience. The flinders ranges are incredible. Lots of wildlife to see including emu's, kangaroos, birds and g Mountain goats. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms

We stayed in the caravan park where there were not enough amenities for the number of people. Too far from campsites & cleaning was non-existent! The walks were great. Sign-posted with small poles. The cafe and shop were well stocked and priced. Reception was very good and visitor information most helpful.

Ngara, Spent NYE in a Safari Tent. What a great way to end a year and start a new decade! Tent was clean and spacious with fantastic views and privacy. Our package included dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Staff were very helpful and the Welcome to Country in the evening added to the overall unique experience. Would also recommend the 20 min flight to get a different perspective of Ikara. Hope to come back in Autumn and have time to do some hikes.

Campsite is great. The other campers are friendly. Facilities are great. Staff are welcoming.

A bit basic but the food is good and staff is friendly. The perfect place to stay if you want to go hiking.

Looks ordinary and dated. Disappointing for a resort.

This is the centre of one of the most beautiful and ancient landscapes. Don't expect big city selection, accept it for what it is, listen and learn from the traditional owners and you will leave a richer person.

We were booked into the safari tents, however spent an hour on the front deck because no one could find the padlock key to let us in. The young man brought my wife a bottle of white wine while we waited to appease us and later a beer for me when we went for dinner.
The next upset was our guided walk which was cancelled as the guide was in hospital no back up, they offered to book us into another guided walk that conflicted with other plans. Instead of refunding our money we received complimentary dinner that took over an hour to get, while others who ordered after us received their meals. The meals, the accommodation and the effort made by all staff was exceptional. However we were constantly disappointed which has made us to decide to never return or recommend Wilpena Pound Resort to others. Wilpena Pound is an exceptional beautiful place that all should visit and enjoy.

Great location, incredible natural beauty but disappointed with facilities... Paid $245 per night expecting resort quality room and services. Room was not ready when we arrived just after 2pm. Told to wait 30 minutes. Room finally prepared 1.5 hours later. No room service provided to replenish basics when you stay longer then 24 hours. Facilities need attention - shower head broken, only 2 cups and 2 glasses in room. Needs microwave and additional self catering facilities in rooms especially as no midday catering in restaurant. Service in restaurant was slow. The staff were friendly and polite at all times but overworked - This "resort" urgently needs to hire more staff to service patrons if they want repeat visits.

Stunning pl. Grounds walks. Just like being in the Bush but with all the luxuries

Great sites and facilities. Awesome staff. Great walks.

Great location but rooms need work especially for what you pay...

Hotel quality is still expensive compared to price! .

Amazing place, scenery is breathtaking, plenty of walks to go and do, very friendly staff, especially that really chill guy at the IGA who always winks at ya. He's awesome.

Okay a bit expensive for food drink accomodation ok lovely location pool is icy cold no wifi or internet connection overall average nothing special

The room was clean but old fashioned. The bathroom air vent and aircon in our room were noisy. Location was great for some of the walks in the pound. The dinner experience was chaotic, marked with long wait to order and receive your food and overpriced. One of the staff at dinner denied Accor discount for my partner even though I showed him my membership and was paying for the whole bill for both of us. The reception staff were helpful and friendly though. I wouldn't recommend this place. Definitely avoid during Easter as the kitchen and bar simply couldn't cope with the crowd.

Had no idea what to expect, but the facilities are good and the people are fabulous. Jackie did 2 tours for us and she is very knowledgeable, forthcoming and compassionate. Excellent

Great set up with basic supplies and fuel. Great staff

Stayed for 3 nights in May 2019 in a safari tent, as part of a self-guided bushwalking holiday. Surroundings are beautiful, staff are pleasant, and the tent was comfortable (the zipper stuck a bit, but no big deal). It would have been a nice touch if my luggage, which was dropped off (by Rawnsley staff) at the resort ahead of my arrival, had been taken to my tent, rather than me having to carry it up to my tent (~800m from reception) after a 25km bushwalk.

My 3 dinners in the bistro were very nice - there were limited vegan options on the menu and staff were very helpful and happy to make a couple of changes here and there. The food is expensive (restaurant prices for what is essentially pub grub) but filling and, in my experience, tasty. Thanks!

Staff were rude and acted as though they'd rather die than smile. Disappointing.

Great location but slightly overpriced for the facilities they provide.
Would still recommend anyone who hasn t been there to try it once. Overall a positive family trip experience:)

Excellent location, friendly staff, decent size rooms, bathroom had lots of mould. Bit too expensive.

Great place. You can find anything you need, including an IGA and very decent prices in the restaurant. Amazing hikes and the right place to be disconnected from the world.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 and we will not be back.
Campsite showers were not cleaned at all for our entire stay (I even took a photo of the cotton tip, rubbish, and soap scum). Often ran out of toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towel. It really makes a mockery of the covid hygiene signs everywhere.

Reception staff were friendly and helpful. IGA staff are great and they serve decent coffee, cakes (including a good selection of gluten free), and Villi's hot food. The store has an impressively wide range at reasonable prices I was happy to pay.
Diesel was only $1.20 so that was nice.

The campsites are well spaced and sized, but the amenities were a long walk (150m) in total darkness and when it rained the paths turned into muddy rivers.

I enjoyed my stay because of the location and the great walks available. If the amenities were cleaned twice daily (at least) I would be back and I would give 4 stars.

We were so lucky to visit this place in the rain. The red earth and green foliage was more vivid than usual and the pound had a wild fresh feel about it.

It's been 30 years since I was here last, so things have definitely changed.
But the views haven't.
Stayed in the Brachina room, clean nice and close to the restaurant.
Staff friendly, and good information shop.
Walks and the views were amazing.
Will come back with the kids next time and stay in the campground.

Amazing, many options to stay...tent safari is the way to go...Great food and excellent customer service in the restaurant

Pretty good, amenities are good and there's heaps to do and see. Impossible to drive a tent peg into the ground though.

Nice resort, a bit dated but very good service and great staff

A fantastic park, great walks. The motel style rooms were clean with good heating. They are looking a little tired, paint, tiling, etc but beds comfortable and nice hot showers. Bistro food is good, however, very busy in school holidays. Fuel available and grocery items.

The resort is looking tired, they say they are going to start upgrading it but .............
The Glamping sites, whilst quite good, don't get cleaned well, there was always dust on the floor that could be removed by a daily sweep and mop.
Same dead flies on the restaurant window sills day after day.
The staff, whilst friendly and helpful, seem to do only their job i.e. take away the dirty plates and wipe the table, but dead flies in the sill - someone else's job. No pride in their surroundings, just a job.

Very laid back atmosphere. Visited during the off-season and enjoyed the Welcome To Country

Wilpena is a lovely place to visit. But expect dirty cold showers. But still an amazing part of the country.

The people they employ there are on the whole the most miserable people I have come across. Beautiful scenery that is matched by the most unhelpful and moody people i have ever come to have to deal with. They acted like everything was a chore, and if the cracked a smile they would explode. Such a shame as the place itself has breathtaking beauty.

Check in staff - awesome
Safari Tents - awesome (although could do with maintenance)
Location - awesome
Food - disgusting - the only thing really letting this place down. Such a pity as good food is one of the keys to providing a great resort. To the Venue - Easter is every year, please don t use this as an excuse for low quality. Employ more people for over this break and invest in a decent chef.

A fantastic natural location but the resort is well overdue for a makeover. Happy hour at the bar each night kinda made up for it.

The 'glamping tents' were great! Only problem was when the air conditioner motor froze over and stopped workimg on the coldest night!Take sleeping bags just in case!
The restaurant food was great and the staff were overworked but incredibly pleasant and helpful!
I have no hesitation in recommending the resort!
Oh!and fantastic hiking trails at your doorstep or not far away!

CAMPERS BEWARE!
I paid a decent price ($45 for three adults- average price for a holiday park with clean facilities) for a powered site in Wilpena Pound Resort.
The website said "modern amenities". The amenities were public national park toilet standard. The building was a old brick, half opened, and looked like it had never been cleaned.
- the shower cubicles had mould and crawling centipedes all over the walls and floor
- the shower head holes (where the water came out) had black things sticking out of it (dirt? Mould?)
- the light was dim, had cobwebs and dead insects all over it
In general the bathroom looked like it had never been cleaned or maintained.
The website also said " cooking facilities " were available for use. There were none. Only outdoor gas BBQs that you could find in an average park. We had to throw our food because we thought they had a kitchen somewhat.

The company is not transparent and very misleading about the facilities and standards. Be prepared. Also, the water is yellow, smelly and unpotable!

Stayed in Heysen rm54. Cracked handbasin, cracked chair, split bathroom door frame, old fittings and decor. Lacking outside lighting when coming from Restaurant at night. Paved areas need extending to car parking areas for easier access for mobility challenged/old people. For the cost, way over priced. Staff friendly and helpfull but badly needs bringing into the20th century.

Beautiful part of South Australia but accommodation is ridiculous. Caravan Parks are too expensive & with inadequate shade but loved the walks & just seeing the amazing Flinders Ranges!! rr"

Beautiful resort in a very good place in the future

Restaurant serves decent food and staff are friendly but 2 nights we waited an hour and a half from ordering to receiving our food.

amazing spot! we camped there for 2 nights, and there was barely anyone there but it was very clean, hundreds of camp sites, as well as good facilities. The walking trails from there are amazing too! definitely reccomend.

Beautiful country and views. Resort is overpriced and not good value

Great stay in the Ikara Safari tent - secluded and private - make sure you check the trails before planning your trip as the most challenging / rewarding trips are usually closed in hot conditions - The restaurant has a good selection of food but is a bit dearer $ wise. Breakfasts were buffet style and great to start the mornings.

Ikara is a wonderous place of cultural, geological and tranquil significance. And staying at Wilpena Pound Resort was a perfect base to experience all of this. The staff are delightfully helpful, the food was we'll presented and generous and the surroundings are absolutely marvelous.

We stayed 2 nights in the camping spot. The staff was not really nice, they explained the things like they was in a hurry. The bar was expensive, the food too and You have to pay for the wifi! In the other hand the views was really beautiful.

Clean amenities and relatively good selection of groceries for the small store

Ordered an expensive meal and was served rubbish. Chefs revenge.

More of a camp station, not resort quality, rooms out dated and not clean. Restaurant food was very good, and great out back environment.

Excellent location for exploring the Flinders Ranges. Pitches for Camperman in the forest, with animals wandering around. Very correct sanitary blocks. Very welcoming park guides. Good restaurant and well-stocked food store. Pleasant swimming pool available. Possibility of guided excursions. Really a good address.

Staying in unpowered camping area, very overcrowded, noisy and very smokey due to numerous camp fires, no hot water and very poor water pressure in showers, at times there has been no toilet paper in ladies toilets. Paying good money to stay here and it's very sub standard.

The staff are friendly helpful and genuinely care about everyone's safety and well-being. Great experience and beautiful place.

It's a resort but with a taste of a campground in some national park. Sites are located in a fair distance from each other so you can barely hear your neighbours. Well maintained toilets, hot showers and BBQs.
Be aware of kangaroos that eat toilet papers at night and approach to you while cooking. Fortunately they are not aggressive. Highly recommend that place.

The amenities block in the powered site area was not cleaned for the five days we stayed there. No paper towels, hand soap and my wife informed me four of ladies toilets were without toilet paper. Very disappointing as it is a beautiful spot.

I went in the off season. Maybe better in peak season.

My wife an I just had another lovely meal and drinks at Wilpena, staff are professional and friendly as always. time Murray an Janine

Unfortunately our experience was not great. Beautiful scenery and reasonable camping sites. Unfortunately many broken washing machines and even the coke machine not working. Many toilets not clean with no toilet paper for over 24 hrs. Mould in many shower alcoves, Locks on toilet doors not working and even trees fallen over designated paths to the toilets. BBQ could not be used as full of water and or not cleaned. Sorry for the poor review however the place is in very poor condition and it is supposed to be a icon of our State.

Stayed at the camp grounds, great spot, very natural & beautiful scenery. The male shower/toilet facilities weren't cleaned very well, apparently the female blocks were good.

In camping grounds,really good,staff great plenty of shade ,ground very hard to get tents pegs in so come prepared

A great place to stay and enjoy this unique wonder with great walking trails and magnificent scenery of huge redgums and other species.

Great place to stay with excellent touring. I recommend the Lake Eyre flights, guided walks, sunset tour, and 4wd tours. The three guides we had, Mick, Andrew, and Jimmy were excellent.

great location in the Flinders. There seem to be two categories of accommodation apart from the campground. We were in the older rooms. Ok, but getting pretty old. Fantastic wildlife, kangaroo with no end and good hiking starting point. In January, however, some walks are blocked.8

Nice place, good meals. Reception staff not very helpful, too eager to knock off and not forthcoming with information about late arrival procedures. No power in the shower block in the unpowered camping area.

Once in a life amazing Safari tent experience. Emu/Roos just pass your tent. Also the stunning view in the middle of Flinders range! So excited! Food, campfire... can t forget

This place is a jewel lost in a middle of an exceptional nature ! All the staff is very friendly, the restaurant's food is so delicious, and there is an amazing park around to visit... try flying over by plane, you'll not be disappointed !

Co-operated by National Parks, local Indigenous people and commercial operator.

Great place, very quiet at this time of year (August)