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Where the Flinders Ranges meets the desert, the Prairie Hotel, Parachilna, is a South Australian icon. Known to locals as the ‘remote bush Hilton’, The Prairie has just 12 rooms and a restaurant renowned for serving ‘feral fare with flair’. With limitless touring options in public access and locally owned areas, The Prairie is perfect to reconnect with the important things in life: family, friends, food and nature.
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The Prairie Hotel is located in Parachilna, approximately 470 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia, on the edge of the Flinders Ranges National Park. As the road is sealed bitumen all the way, a 4WD is not required.
The closest airport is Adelaide Airport (ADL).
Stay in one of just 12 rooms, with three different room types to choose from. ‘Heritage’ queen rooms remain true to the hotel’s original design, opening to a character Guest Lounge and sun-drenched indoor and outdoor courtyard areas. ‘Deluxe’ king rooms are geared towards eco-focused travelers, combining award-winning energy-efficient design with outback architecture: step down from the entrance lobby and ensuite area to a spacious elegantly styled living and bedroom area with king bed and private living area. Lastly, ‘Executive’ king or queen suites are perfect for those seeking a more luxurious experience, complete with ...
Stay in one of just 12 rooms, with three different room types to choose from. ‘Heritage’ queen rooms remain true to the hotel’s original design, opening to a character Guest Lounge and sun-drenched indoor and outdoor courtyard areas. ‘Deluxe’ king rooms are geared towards eco-focused travelers, combining award-winning energy-efficient design with outback architecture: step down from the entrance lobby and ensuite area to a spacious elegantly styled living and bedroom area with king bed and private living area. Lastly, ‘Executive’ king or queen suites are perfect for those seeking a more luxurious experience, complete with double spa, spacious private living area and large windows offering panoramic views to the Flinders Ranges.
Indulge in ‘feral fare with flair’ at The Prairie Hotel’s famous restaurant. With a focus on provenance, traditional Aussie pub fare is accented with native ingredients and paired with a tidy beverage list that includes The Prairie’s own Fargher Larger and a fossil-inspired wine range referencing the globally significant Ediacaran fossil fields on nearby Nipena Station. Signature dishes include ‘feral antipasto’, a taste teaser of smoked kangaroo, camel mettwurst, house made emu pate and goat cheese, supported with kalamatas, chargrilled vegetables, house-made bush tomato chili jam and warm ciabatta, and ‘FMG’ (feral mixed grill): kangaroo fillet, emu ...
Indulge in ‘feral fare with flair’ at The Prairie Hotel’s famous restaurant. With a focus on provenance, traditional Aussie pub fare is accented with native ingredients and paired with a tidy beverage list that includes The Prairie’s own Fargher Larger and a fossil-inspired wine range referencing the globally significant Ediacaran fossil fields on nearby Nipena Station. Signature dishes include ‘feral antipasto’, a taste teaser of smoked kangaroo, camel mettwurst, house made emu pate and goat cheese, supported with kalamatas, chargrilled vegetables, house-made bush tomato chili jam and warm ciabatta, and ‘FMG’ (feral mixed grill): kangaroo fillet, emu mignon and camel sausage with red wine native pepper leaf jus and chef’s choice of vegetable matter.
Dating back to 1876, The Prairie Hotel is the quintessential Australian outback hotel. Fourth generation Flinders pastoralist and cattleman Ross Fargher and wife Jane bought their ‘local’ back in 1991 and transformed it into Australia’s most awarded outback accommodation, international landmark and destination. To this day, Ross and Jane continue running The Prairie as well as cattle on their Nipena Station, with sons Lachy and Eddie an integral part of the ongoing adventure.
Journey back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth with an exclusive tour to nearby Nilpena Station. The Fargher’s recently surrendered two thirds of the Nilpena Pastoral Lease to the South Australian Government; this land will become part of the Ediacara Conservation Park, conserving globally significant fossils ever after. One look at the fossils and you’ll understand why they will be the centrepiece of the South Australian Government’s pursuit of World Heritage-listing for the Flinders Ranges.
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