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A tent with a fire inside, surrounded by trees and a starry sky.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof and a covered porch, surrounded by trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with large windows and a patio.

A tented room with a bed, bench, and kitchenette.

1. Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound

Flinders Ranges

Anne

HK$1,161

HK$1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

2. North Gregory Hotel

Winton

Julie

HK$927

HK$1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant interior with a wood-burning stove, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal chairs, and a view of a forested landscape.

A house with a white roof surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

3. Rawnsley Park Station

Flinders Ranges

Snehashish

HK$942

HK$1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a beige armchair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, stone walls, and potted plants.

A building with a pink facade and a balcony covered in pink bougainvillea flowers.

4. Opal Inn Hotel Motel

Coober Pedy

Kristine

HK$583

HK$641 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with surrounding palm trees and a covered patio area.

A residential area with houses, a paved driveway, and green lawns.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a white refrigerator, and a kettle on the stove.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, covered by a roof, and surrounded by greenery.

5. Barcaldine Country Motor Inn

Barcaldine

Jodie

HK$777

HK$855 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A restaurant setting with a wooden table, wine glasses, and a wine bottle shelf in the background.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, wooden planters with greenery, and a view of a street with cars and buildings.

A wine cellar with multiple shelves of wine bottles.

A building with a sign reading "Oasis Motor Inn" and a landscaped garden with various flowers.

6. Oasis Motor Inn Blackall

Blackall

Sarah

HK$964

HK$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A landscaped garden with a patterned brick pathway leading to a building with a brown facade and windows.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a potted plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a desk, and a chair. There are informational cards on the wall and a fire extinguisher near the counter.

A house with a corrugated metal roof, a wooden door, and a small front porch.

7. Mud Hut Motel

Coober Pedy

Michael

HK$928

HK$1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An underground room with a wooden ceiling, a white sofa, a small table, and a stove.

A tunnel-like interior leading to a modern kitchen area with white appliances and wooden cabinetry.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an archway.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a shelf with decorative items.

8. Venushill Bed and Breakfast

Coober Pedy

Colleen

HK$658

HK$658 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden deck with a black bathtub, a wooden bucket, and a bottle of wine.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a stove.

A reception area with a wooden wall, two wicker chairs, a small table with a plant, and a large rug.

A room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a leather armchair, a small table with a teapot, and wall-mounted sconces.

9. Saltbush Retreat

Longreach

Richard

HK$932

HK$932 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a large rock-like feature.

A couple dining at an outdoor table in front of a building with signs reading "Underground Shopping Gallery" and "Opal Souvenirs."

A tunnel-like hallway with a central display case, walls with embedded lighting, and directional signs.

A sign for the Underground Crystal Cafe, offering breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.

10. Desert Cave Hotel

Coober Pedy

Steve

HK$827

HK$910 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with rustic stone walls, a swing set, and potted plants.

A rustic room with a wooden table, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and a clear blue sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a fence.

11. The Underground Motel

Coober Pedy

Christine

HK$747

HK$822 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a black metal fence, and a white umbrella providing shade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate seating area with a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A building with a red brick facade, a flat roof, and a large tree in front.

A building entrance with a red brick facade, a glass door, and a metal gate.

12. Gateway Motor Inn

Broken Hill

Philip

HK$849

HK$934 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A cavernous interior with a reception desk, chairs, and stone walls.

A hallway with a textured ceiling, two white armchairs, a large circular rug, and framed pictures on the walls.

An arched stone tunnel leading to a wooden staircase.

A rustic room with a wooden bunk bed, a small bedside table, and a mounted television.

13. Coober Pedy Experience Motel

Coober Pedy

Tracy

HK$717

HK$789 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A circular tent with a central seating area, surrounded by a dark landscape.

A compact, modern room with a bed, a black sofa, a small kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

A row of tents with open sides, each with a table and chairs, set against a sunset sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

14. Mitchell Grass Retreat

Longreach

Richard

HK$1,146

HK$1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring and a view of a street with buildings and trees.

A wooden staircase with a patterned carpet, a caution sign, and a handrail.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a television, and a small table with a remote control.

15. The Royal Carrangarra Hotel

Tambo

Sharron

HK$443

HK$488 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A swimming pool with a covered patio area, a building with multiple windows, and a fence surrounding the property.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

16. Red Earth Motel

Broken Hill

Susan

HK$1,029

HK$1,132 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern building with a sliding glass door entrance leading to a well-lit interior with a kitchen, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black office chair, and a large window offering a view of buildings outside.

A living room with a black leather sofa, white chairs, a dining table, and a large window with blinds.

A modern building with a reception area, large windows, and a covered entrance.

17. Smart Stayzzz Inns Clermont

Clermont

Val

HK$730

HK$804 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A staircase with a sign that reads "ICON on ISA".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A modern building with a sign reading "Icon on ISA Motel."

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

18. Icon on Isa

Mount Isa City

Jeremy

HK$1,066

HK$1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a white building in the background, a patio area with chairs, and a vehicle parked nearby.

A reception desk with a scenic mural, a priority welcome sign, and a service button.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ibis styles,' a covered waiting area, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a digital clock, and a painting of a sunset over a body of water.

19. ibis Styles Broken Hill

Broken Hill

STUART

HK$852

HK$937 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A fenced pool area with a covered seating area, a pool, and a gravel path.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a palm tree.

A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf, a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

20. Blackall Coolibah Motel

Blackall

Sheneen

HK$628

HK$745 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Lake Eyre Basin

Camping

A thatched-roof outdoor structure with a built-in bar area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A sign for AAK Moondarra accommodation village with a 24hr check-in, contact number, and website.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, a dining table, and a potted plant.

Aaok Moondarra Accommodation Village

Lanskey

"Was close to family that we were visiting "

Holiday Home

A cozy living room with stone walls, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A narrow stone pathway leading through a building with white walls and a stone floor.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of a laundry area through an open door.

A cozy interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space, featuring a rustic stone wall and wooden furniture.

Di's Dugouts

Coober Pedy

"The property was amazing. As was the hospitality. Really enjoyed our stay. "

Apartment

A desert-themed interior with a reception desk, a mounted television, and a mural of camels.

A compact kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, a stove, and a microwave.

A parking area with several cars, a building with multiple garage doors, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

Desert View Apartments

Coober Pedy

"Good value for money stay. Large accommodation in average condition for Coober Pedy. No luxury stay but Would stay again."

Cottage

A gravel driveway leading to a landscaped area with a small bush and two trees.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a small TV.

A gravel patio with a covered seating area, a small fire pit, and sparse vegetation.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and cabinets. There is a window above the sink, and a blue sofa is visible in the foreground.

Windana Cottages

Hawker

"Windana is an ideal stay for 2-4 people. We were on our way to Marree and this was the perfect stop to make an easy dash North. What Steve and Deb provided for us in the cottage exceeded expectations. They made the whole experience easy, enjoyable and stress-free. We would definitely stop here again."

Cabin

A modern house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the center.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink.

A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a cozy seating area.

Breakaway Views

Coober Pedy

"For the price of the place, can’t complain, bedroom was comfortable, nice shower. Easy peasy, got parking just outside room. go outside at night and look at the stars :) "

Cottage

A white Mustang GT with a license plate reading "MU" parked in a garage.

A covered patio with a brick floor, surrounded by lush greenery and a sign that reads "CAPON."

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A kitchen with a sink, stove, microwave, and refrigerator.

Capon Cottage

Broken Hill

"Good place with nice host and grandma style. Clean and comfortable with almost all the amenities you could need for a long stay included in the place."

Aparthotel

A living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden dining table with four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

A single-story mobile home with a small porch, two windows, and a door marked with the number 2.

A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a vase with white flowers, and a large blue artwork on the wall.

Longreach Apartments

Longreach

"Modern, spacious, clean and fully self contained, will definitely stay again."

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Wilpena Pound

9.4/10 (171 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wilpena Pound during your travels in Flinders Ranges. Wander around the natural setting in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

9.6/10 (183 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, a lovely green space in Flinders Ranges. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre

9.0/10 (147 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach. Take in the museums in this walkable area.

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Faye's Underground Display Home

9.2/10 (68 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Faye's Underground Display Home in Coober Pedy. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunsets.

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Railway, Mineral and Train Museum

8.8/10 (111 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Railway, Mineral and Train Museum during your travels in Broken Hill. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Wilpena Panorama

9.8/10 (54 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Wilpena Panorama in Hawker. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

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Old Hawker Railway Station Park

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Old Hawker Railway Station Park, a lovely green space in Hawker. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Jubilee Oval

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

Catch an event at Jubilee Oval during your trip to Broken Hill North. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

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Lake Eyre Basin hotels

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Our top choices for Lake Eyre Basin hotels

1. Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound

2. North Gregory Hotel

3. Rawnsley Park Station

4. Opal Inn Hotel Motel

5. Barcaldine Country Motor Inn

6. Oasis Motor Inn Blackall

7. Mud Hut Motel

8. Venushill Bed and Breakfast

9. Saltbush Retreat

10. Desert Cave Hotel

11. The Underground Motel

12. Gateway Motor Inn

13. Coober Pedy Experience Motel

14. Mitchell Grass Retreat

15. The Royal Carrangarra Hotel

16. Red Earth Motel

17. Smart Stayzzz Inns Clermont

18. Icon on Isa

19. ibis Styles Broken Hill

20. Blackall Coolibah Motel

Holiday Rentals in Lake Eyre Basin

Aaok Moondarra Accommodation Village

Di's Dugouts

Desert View Apartments

Windana Cottages

Breakaway Views

Capon Cottage

Longreach Apartments

Stay near popular Lake Eyre Basin attractions

Wilpena Pound

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre

Faye's Underground Display Home

Railway, Mineral and Train Museum

Wilpena Panorama

Old Hawker Railway Station Park

Jubilee Oval

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