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ONLY 12KM OFF HIGHWAY 1 *All vehicle access road YOU CAN NOW SAVE UP TO 10% BY BOOKING DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE! - Premium/Standard Powered sites - Bush Camping - Accommodation options - Full Holiday Park ablution blocks including hot showers, toilets, fully equipped camp kitchen, coin operated laundry and more Spear Creek has it all on our own patch of the Flinders Ranges. Our Holiday Park is situated on Spear Creek station spanning over 21,000 acres! Located 25 kilometres south-east of Port Augusta, our eastern boundary follows the summit of the ranges north from Horrocks Pass, with walking trails through deep gorges to range top views of upper Spencer Gulf. You may meet any of the three different species of kangaroos, echidnas or 85 species of birds including wedge-tail eagles and peregrine falcons who call Spear Creek home. The owner operators of this small tourism business are fifth generation whose families have been farmers and graziers in this district for over 130 years. Our working sheep station abounds with history - trees scarred by Aboriginals removing boomerangs and shields and the remains of the original pastoral leaseholder's home established in 1849. The caravan park is nestled amongst 600 year old river red gums adjacent to the ranges. For accommodation we have available, powered, unpowered and bush campsites, spacious fully self contained two bedroom bungalows each with its own courtyard and gas barbecue, one bedroom studios with ensuite and our newly renovated Shearers Quarters accommodation. Camping in the caravan park, there is a fully equipped kitchen, coin operated laundry and dining room area. Numerous fire rings provide the ambience of the bush. ~ Spear Creek grown saltbush lamb available from the park reception. ~ Guided 4wd sunset ridge tours available ~ Fantastic walking trails (maps in the reception) ~ on-site coffee cart operates daily (8am-11am)