THE FLINDERS RANGES COUNCIL
Business and Services Guide For New Residents to Hawker
Prepared by The Flinders Ranges Council
The Council and residents welcome you and your family to this area. We trust that you find your time here both rewarding and fulfilling. This publication is designed to give you some basic information that might assist you to settle in.
Reviewed January 2020
INDEX
SERVICE PAGE
ACCOMMODATION 3 AGRIBUSINESS SPECIALISTS 5 AGED ACCOMMODATION 6 ARTISTS AND GALLERIES 6 ATM LOCATION 7 BANKING SERVICES 7 BOOKS 7 BUS HIRE/SERVICES 7 BUILDERS/ HOME IMPROVEMENTS/ HANDYMAN 8 CHEMIST 8 CHURCHES 9 COFFEE SHOPS 9 COUNCIL 9 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10 DOCTOR / HEALTH SERVICES 10 EARTH MOVERS 11 ELECTRITION 11 ENGINEERING GENERAL 11 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE 11 FODDER SUPPLIES 11 FARM SUPPLIES/ HARDWARE 12 FREIGHT / TRANSPORT SERVICES 12 GIFT SHOP 12 GARDEN SUPPLIES 12 GARAGES / FUEL / MECHANICAL REPAIRS 13 HOSPITAL 13 HAIR AND BEAUTY 14 HEALTH AND FITNESS 14 INTERNET ACCESS 14 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 15 KINDERGARTEN 15 LIBRARY 15 LIVESTOCK AND BULK HAULAGE 15 MEAT SUPPLIES 16 NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SA 16 OCCASIONAL CARE 16 PHARMACY SERVICES 16 PAINTER AND DECORATOR 16 POLICE STATION 16 POST OFFICE 17 PUMPING SERVICE 17 PUBLICATIONS 17 RECYCLING DEPOT 17 RESTAURANTS / MEALS 18 REAL ESTATE 18 REFUSE DEPOT 19
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 2 SCHOOL 19 SHOPPING 19 TOUR OPERATORS 20 TOURIST INFORMATION 20 TAKEAWAY 21 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 21 VETERINARY SERVICES 21 VENUES FOR HIRE 22 SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 22 SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS 24 WASTE DISPOSAL 25 WILDLIFE 25
ACCOMMODATION
Angorichina Tourist Village Middle of Parachilna Gorge. 8648 4842 Dormitory Cabins Cottages Caravan Park
Arkaba Station PMB 14, Hawker SA 5434 Bookings: Telephone: 1300 790 561 or 02 9571 6399 Fax: 02 9571 6655 Reservation Office Suite 9, Upper Level, Jones Bay Wharf 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009 A five bedroom 1850’s homestead offers a select few guests a taste of classic Australian country hospitality while a few ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches ensure comfort, style and a truly memorable experience. Suitable for singles, families and private groups. Child age restrictions of 8 years and older Email: [email protected] Website: www.arkabastation.com
Cradock Hotel Main Street 8648 4107 Cradock 6 Rooms Email: [email protected] Website: www.cradockhotel.com.au
Meaney’s Rest 68 Cradock Road [email protected] 0423 657 273 0414 453 846
Flinders Ranges B&B 72 Arkaba Street 0458 581 353
Homely Cottage 31 Arkaba Street 0428 847 175 [email protected]
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Wonoka Cottage Wonoka Station Outback Highway 8648 4035 [email protected]
Windana Cottages 12 West End Flat Road 0475 673 55 [email protected] 0487 863 911
Flinders Bush Retreat 651 Willow Waters Road 8648 4441 [email protected]
Mt Little Outback Highway 8648 4206 [email protected] 0411 167 259
Three Creeks camping 21425 RMWilliams Way 8648 4230 [email protected] 0476 484 230
Hillview Cottage Glenlyle Road 0404 842 077 [email protected]
Hawker Caravan Park Chace View Terrace 8648 4006 Great views of Wilpena Pound and the Ranges (Variety of self contained ensuite cabins, ensuite and powered sites, swimming pool and playground) Your hosts John, Pam, Heather and Paul Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawkerbig4holidaypark.com.au
Hawker Hotel Motel Elder Terrace 8648 4102 (20 ensuite motel units, 5 shared facility hotel rooms) Email: [email protected] Website: www.flindersranges.com/bis/hawkerhotel.htm
Merna Mora Station Leigh Creek Road 8648 4717 Fax: 8648 4712 (Offering a variety of accommodation ranging from self contained units, to backpacker’s accommodation and bush camping, including powered sites) Suitable for singles, families and coach groups. Resident hosts can supply you with a wealth of historical and cultural knowledge of the area. Email: [email protected] Website: www.mernamora.com.au
Outback Chapmanton Holiday Village Arkaba Street 8648 4100 Fax: 8648 4109 (Accommodation includes 10 fully self contained detached holiday units, with colour TV and R/C airconditioning) (Guest laundry available) Email:[email protected] Website: www.hawkersa.info/biz/outback.htm
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ACCOMMODATION cont.
Outback Chapmanton Motel 1 Wilpena Road 8648 4100 Fax: 8648 4109 (Accommodation includes 14 ensuite motel units) Comfort with Friendly Bush Hospitality and service.
Rawnsley Park Station 35 km’s north on Wilpena Road Cabin Section 8648 0700 (Self contained holiday units and luxury eco villas) Caravan Park 8648 0008 (Park cabins, powered sites, and bush camping) Email: [email protected] Website: www.rawnsleypark.com.au
Sightseer’s Retreat 68 Elder Terrace Bookings: 8648 4475 Self contained / 3 bedroom house / sleeps 6 1 x queen bed, 1 double bed and 2 single beds. All linen supplied Website: www.hawkersa.info/sightseersretreat
Wilpena Pound Resort 1 Wilpena Road 8648 0004 Fax 8648 0028 60 Motel units Large caravan and camping grounds, with powered and unpowered sites. Swimming pool Restaurant and bar facilities available. Email: [email protected] Website www.wilpenapound.com.au
Worumba Station 30 km’s East of Hawker 8648 4037 Willow Waters Road Fax 8648 4037 Private modern accommodation available for up to 12 people comfortably in the stations original shearers / men’s quarters Bush camping available Email: [email protected] Website: www.worumba.com
AGRIBUSINESS SPECIALISTS
Elders Rural Services Limited 40 Elder Terrace 8648 4428 Fax 8648 4438 Local Representative: Michael Huppatz 0419 373 515 Livestock, Wool and Grain Marketing, Real Estate Farm Supplies, Animal Health & Nutrition Insurance and Financial Planning, Banking www.elders.com.au
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Hawker Memorial Hospital Hawker Memorial Hospital is part of the Flinders Ranges Multi-purpose Service (this includes Quorn Health Services, Flinders House Residential Aged Care and Leigh Creek Health Services), a Commonwealth funded program. As part of this program, conditions apply to the admission process and bonds and/or payments may be required. Flexible options are available for the aging members of our community which may include residential care or assistance in the home. Information contact: Ashley Parkinson EO/DON 8648 4007 Sharon Jeffrey, Aged Care Liaison Officer, CHSA 8638 4402
Wirreanda Cottages Inc Four (4) Independent Living Units Cradock Road – Next to Hospital Contact: Colleen Shute – Secretary/Treasurer 8648 4192 Contact secretary for details
ARTISTS AND GALLERIES
Jeff Morgan Gallery and Wilpena Panorama 61 Cradock Road 8648 4071 Fax: 8648 4071 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm Saturdy: 9 am – 4 pm Sunday: 11am – 4 pm Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day Operating hours are likely to change over summer
On display: the famous Wilpena Panorama and Outback on Canvas murals Also available: Original paintings and prints by Jeff Morgan Art Supplies Books www.jeffmorgangallery.com.au Email: [email protected]
Clock-Clarke Art Studio / Gallery Worumba Station 8648 4037 Call for opening times Email: [email protected] Website: www.worumba.com
Old Ghan Railway Station Leigh Creek Road (Seasonal) 0417 846 405
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 6 ATM Location
Hawker Hotel Motel Elder Terrace 8648 4102 Email: [email protected] Website: www.flindersranges.com/bis/hawkerhotel.htm
Hawker General Store (ANZ) Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4005
BANKING SERVICES
BankSA Agent Hawker Motors 8648 4014 Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day)
Australia Post Banking Services Hawker General Store Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4005
Books
Hawker Motors
Jeff Morgan Gallery
BUS HIRE / SERVICES
Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections Thursdays – Angorichina to Port Augusta 8648 4842 Fridays – Port Augusta to Angorichina
Genesis Transport Services Passengers and Freight (24 hours - 7 days) 8552 4000 Monday and Thursday Adelaide to Arkarooola Tuesday and Friday Arkaroola to Adelaide email; [email protected]
Hawker Community Bus C/- Hawker Motors: Bookings phone 8648 4014
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 7 BUILDERS/ HOME IMPROVEMENTS/ HANDYMAN
Heath Fels General Builder - Licence Number: GL57797 Hawker 8648 4085 Fax 8648 4385 Email: [email protected] Mobile 0418 484 085
Morgan JB and MD Cradock Road Business Hours: 8648 4299 Painter and Decorator Mobile: 0428 456 133 Maintenance Masonary work Servicing local & Station areas
AD Morgan Painter & Decorator – Licence Number: BLD256749 Hawker 0417 083 705 Email: [email protected]
Derek Schneidereit Wilpena Road 0417 475 770 Specialising in: Ceramic Tiling General Building Maintenance Garden Maintenance including a mowing Service House sitting for people living out of town
Smulders Contracting PO Box 105 Tel: 8648 4020 Specialising in: Fax: 8648 4108 Electrical Work Plumbing Refrigeration Air Conditioning Machine Hire Concrete supply Also: Agent for Toll Freight and other freight companies Email: [email protected]
Brady Morgan Email: [email protected] 0427 507 347
Ian Press Handyman 0477 825 524
CHEMIST
Quorn Pharmacy
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 8 3 Sixth Street 8648 6887 Prescriptions may be left at Hawker Medical Centre CHURCHES
Catholic Church 18 Cradock Road 8648 6185 Services held 10.30 am each Sunday morning
Flinders Christian Fellowship CWA Rooms, Wilpena Road 8648 4299 Services held 9.30 am each Sunday in the CWA Rooms A/H 8648 4322
Hawker Uniting Church 52 Cradock Road Mobile 0409 798 663 Services held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month 10.00 am Ministers Residence 45 Arkaba Street 8648 4455 Email: [email protected]
COFFEE SHOPS
Hawker General Store Cradock Road 8648 4005
Flinders Food Co Elder Tce Email: [email protected] 8648 4380
COUNCIL
The Flinders Ranges Council (Agent) Hawker Motors 8648 4014 Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day) Payment of: Dog Registrations Rates Hall Hire Donations Accounts
The Flinders Ranges Council – Hawker Depot Cradock Road 8648 4142 Hours: 7.30 am – 4.30 pm (Monday – Friday)
The Flinders Ranges Council - Main Office (Quorn) 1 Seventh Street Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday-Friday) 8620 0500 COMMUNITY SERVICES
CFS Elder Terrace
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 9 Training is the first Monday of the month at 7.30 pm in the CFS Shed This is a voluntary group and help is always needed. New recruits welcome. Contact: Captain: Steven Allen Emergencies only 000
Local Telephone Book Hawker Area School 8648 4003 (This is a list of local phone numbers put together by the Hawker Area School, and is a very handy publication. Also listed are radio call signs, email addresses and advertising for local businesses) The publication is available from the school and local businesses at a small cost. Please contact the school to notify of any changes to the numbers/ information listed.
SA Ambulance This is a voluntary organisation staffed by interested local people. Help is always needed and welcomed Contact: John Shute 8648 4210 Emergencies only 000
SES This is a voluntary organisation. New members welcome at any time Contact Brian McCourt 0429 900 845 Emergencies only 000
Town Crier PO Box 11 HAWKER 5434 8648 4014 Published: Monthly by the local community. Deadlines: All articles that require typing by the committee, are to be placed in the Town Crier box at Hawker Motors by the Friday before the Crier is due to be published. Pre typed articles are due the first Monday of the month by 12.00 noon Where possible please forward your articles to towncrier@hawkerinfo
DOCTOR / HEALTH SERVICES
Hawker Medical Centre Entry via Hawker Memorial Hospital entrance from Druid Range Drive Opening Times - Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 8.30 am to 4.30 pm 8648 4172 Consulting Sessions by appointment Tuesday and Friday (subject to change) After Hours: Telephone Hawker Memorial Hospital for advice 8648 4007 Emergencies: 000
Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation 40 Dartmouth Street, Port Augusta 8642 9904 An Aboriginal Health Service which operates out of Port Augusta, Copley and Nepabunna. Pika Wiya Health Service also provides outreach linkages through out the Flinders Ranges including Quorn, Hawker and other Homelands
Hawker Memorial Hospital – See Hospital EARTHMOVERS
Hawker Earthmovers Pty Ltd Barndioota Road Henry 0427 484 223
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 10 Hawker SA 5434 (Depot) Phone/Fax 8643 6989 PO Box 3, Stirling North SA 5710 (Office) Specialising in: Road construction, compaction, flood damage, drill sites and all general earthworks. Email: [email protected] Web: www.hawkerearthmovers.websyte.com.au
Ian Fels – Machinery For Hire D6 Bulldozer with rippers, bull and angle blade 130g Grader with 12 foot blade Skid steer with 4 in 1 bucket, forks and backhoe attachment 8648 4290 Contact: Ian Fels 0407 977 221
Gibson Enterprises [email protected] 0428 430 197
ELECTRICTION Smulders Contracting [email protected] 8648 4020
Moose Electrical & Repairs [email protected] 8648 4414 0427 758 288 Nettle Electrical Services Laura [email protected] 0418 562 626
ENGINEERING GENERAL
Outback Metal Fabrication and Repairs 22 Elder Tce 0431 564 896
Water Bore Drilling Hilderco 8648 4144 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE
Elders Financial Services 40 Elder Terrace 8648 4428 Contact: Cheryl Rossiter Certified Financial Planner 0419 291 144
FODDER SUPPLIES
Keough’s Contact: Di Keough 0428 346 110 Bales by order Horse food Chook food Dog food Cat food Medicated Sprays Laucke Flours Worming supplies
Farm Supplies/ Hardware
Oxted Enterprises – Elders Agency
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 11 40 Elder Tce 8648 4086 Livestock –Tom Reid [email protected] 0409 509 842 Wool – Paul Noble [email protected] 0409 487 017 Real Estate – Bruce Cameron bruce.cameron.com.au 0429 471 966 Farm Supplies – Angus Barnden [email protected] 0428 536 456 - Rob Heaysman [email protected] 0429 093 527 Insurance –Paul Murphy [email protected] 0408 189 332 Rural bank/admin Emma Axon [email protected] 0886 414 407
FREIGHT / TRANSPORT SERVICES
Balaklava Transport PO Box 334, Balaklava 5461 Office Ph/Fax 8862 1609 Garry 0408 831 971
General Freight ex Adelaide, our delivery days to Hawker are set for Thursday and Fridays. All parcels/pallets etc will need to be at our Adelaide depot by 1pm Wednesday. The address for our Adelaide depot is "Shed 3, 9 Greenfields Drive, Greenfields SA 5107".
Servicing the Flinders Ranges including Wirrabara, Booleroo Centre, Melrose, Wilmington, Quorn, Hawker, Wilpena Pound, Carrieton and surrounding areas.
Email: [email protected]
Smulders Contracting Agent for Freight from Toll/ Cochranes / Star Track 8648 4020
Upper North Freight [email protected] 0408 894 189
GIFT SHOP Jeff Morgan Gallery Hawker General Store Hawker Motors
GARDEN SUPPLIES
Hawker Recycle Lot 379 Wilpena Road (Western side of Leigh Creek Road) 8648 4041 Hours: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Friday) Vicki Mobile 0423 657 273 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (Sunday) Garden Centre: Plants Pots Soils and Fertilizer Other gardening supplies available GARAGES / FUEL / MECHANICAL REPAIRS
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 12 Chris's Mechanical Services Repco Authorised Service Centre PO Box 82 Hawker SA 5434 Ph 8648 4611 Fax 8648 4049 RAA contractor Tyre sales Tyre repairs Diesel Repairs Air conditioning Brake and Clutch Fuel sales Shell card accepted Wheel alignment Wheel balancing Spare parts 4wd Vehicle Hire Roadworthy inspections Truck repairs email: [email protected]
Hawker Motors Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4014 Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm (7 days a week- Closed Christmas Day) Fax: 8648 4283 Visitor Information Centre Agent for: RAA – Membership and maps only Origin Energy and BOC Gases Advertiser BankSA Flinders Ranges Accommodation Booking Service EFTPOS Email: [email protected] Website www.hawkermotors.com.au
Oxted Enterprises (BP) 40 Elder Terrace Tel: 8648 4086 Hours: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (Monday – Friday) Fax: 8648 4419 Mechanical Repairs Agent for: Elders Franchise EFTPOS Email: [email protected]
HOSPITAL
Hawker Memorial Hospital ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 000 Cradock Road 8648 4007 Flinders and Outback Rural Primary Health Service Programme 8648 4373 Services: 24 hour Accident and Emergency Outreach Nursing Service Home and Community Care Programme Community Support Worker Immunisation Program Video Conferencing Visiting Allied Health Service (podiatrist, physiotherapist, dietician etc)
HAIR AND BEAUTY
LKM Hairdesign
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 13 Quorn Visit Hawker every six weeks 8648 6595
Nutrimetics For all your Nutrimetics products. Contact: Jenny 8648 4180
Waxing Quality service and products A variety of waxing options available Reasonable Rates Contact: Kellie Hearn 0403 861 902
Pure Beauty Visits Hawker monthly 8648 4886 0447 936 742 Desert Elements Relaxation Massage 15 Cradock Road [email protected] 8648 4208 0490 400 658 HEALTH AND FITNESS
Hawker Gym [email protected]
Hawker Walkers Mary Clock-Clarke 8648 4037 Jane Tanner 0427 885 333
INTERNET ACCESS
Hawker School Community Library – See Library Arkaba Street 8648 4184
School Term Opening Hours Hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Monday) 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Tuesday) 9.00 am – 4.30 pm (Wednesday) 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Thursday) 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (Friday) Public Holidays and weekends closed School Holidays Hours: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Monday – Tuesday) 12 noon – 5.00 pm (Wednesday – Thursday) Fridays, weekends and Public Holidays closed (Hours subject to change)
Free internet is available for public use. Wireless internet is available, please register with library staff during library hours.
Hawker Motors / Visitor Information Centre Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day) 8648 4014 Internet access Fax: 8648 4283
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 14 Justices of the Peace John Teague Hawker Motors 86484014
“Mopsy” Daniel 8648 4170
Florencia Galarita 0431195411
KINDERGARTEN
Hawker Childhood Services Centre Chace View Terrace Tel 8648 4116 Fax 8648 4326 Pre School Hours: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Tuesday) 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Thursday) Occasional care may be available, please contact the Director
Playgroup Hours: 9.30 am – 10.30 am (Wednesday) Active Play: 10.30 – 11.30 am (Wednesday) at the School 8648 4003
Crèche Hours: 8.45 am – 3.30 pm School term time Bookings: 1800 631 301
LIBRARY
Hawker School Community Library Arkaba Street 8648 4184 Books, magazines, newspapers, videos and DVD’s and Free Internet facilities available School Term Opening Hours Hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Monday) 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Tuesday) 9.00 am – 4.30 pm (Wednesday) 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Thursday) 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (Friday) Public Holidays and weekends closed School Holidays Hours: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm (Monday – Tuesday) 12 noon – 5.00 pm (Wednesday – Thursday) Fridays, weekends and Public Holidays closed (Hours subject to change)
LIVESTOCK and BULK HAULAGE
Yednalue Livestock Transport Debera and Darren Solly 8648 4235 Address: PMB 3 Yednalue Station, Darren 0427 484 235 Via Carrieton SA 5432 Email: [email protected]
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 15 PM & DK Keough Yednalue Drive Hawker Peter 0427 484 401 [email protected] Di 0428 346 110 MEAT SUPPLIES
Frozen Meat - Hawker Motors Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road 8648 4014 Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day) www.hawkermotors.com.au
Hawker General Store Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4005
NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SA
Department for Environment and Heritage 1st Floor 9 MacKay Street Port Augusta 8648 5300 Wilpena Visitor Information Centre 8648 0048 Services: Tourist Information Park Passes and Camping Permits Posters, postcards, maps, souvenirs and books NEWSPAPER AGENCY
Hawker Motors
OCCASIONAL CARE
Hawker Childhood Services Chaceview Tce
PHARMACY SERVICES
Hawker Medical Centre Entry via Hawker Memorial Hospital from Druid Range Drive 8648 4172 Opening Times Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Prescriptions left at the Hawker Medical Centre by 11.45am (during opening hours), will be available for collection the following working day, provided the pharmacy have in stock. All medications must be paid for on collection (cash, cheque or card facilities available)
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
Alex Morgan [email protected] 0417 083 705
POLICE STATION
Hawker Police Station Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road 8648 4028 (A/H phone diverts to Port Augusta Police Station)
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 16 To report crimes – non emergency 131 444 For emergencies telephone 000
POST OFFICE
AUSTRALIA POST AGENT Hawker General Store Cnr Cradock and Wilpena Road 8648 4005
PUMPING SERVICE
Quorn Pumping Service Billy Haywood Septics Soakage wells Mobile 0428 486 633 Stock tanks Any other waste water products
Smulders Contractors [email protected] 8648 4020
McInnis Plumbing Hawker [email protected] 0437 870 378
PUBLICATIONS
Hawker Town Crier Published monthly except January [email protected]
RECYCLING DEPOT
Hawker Recycle Lot 379 Wilpena Road (Western side of Leigh Creek Rd) 8648 4041 Hours: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Friday) Vicki Mobile 0423 657 273 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (Sunday) Arrangements can be made outside these hours for people living out of town and commercial businesses. We accept all non refundable glass eg Wine bottles/jars (No money paid) We pay for all aluminium cans stamped with either 5 or 10cents as long as they are on our stock sheet list We pay for all plastic bottles(tops removed) stamped with either 5 or 10 cents as long as they are on our stock sheet list We pay for liquid paper eg; Flavoured milks/Juices that are also stamped with the 5 and 10 cents We are not contracted to accept any items that are not stamped with the 5 cents or 10 cents We can no longer accept cardboard cartons, but we do provide bales and crates and we do sell Recycle bags that hold up to 100 cans
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RESTAURANTS / MEALS
Cradock Hotel 8648 4107 Main Road Cradock Breakfast for accommodation guests only Lunch: 12 noon til 2.00 pm Dinner: 6.00 pm til 8.00 pm
Hawker Hotel Motel Elder Terrace 8648 4102 Services: 2 Bars A la Carte Menu Counter Meals (7 days) ATM and Poker Machines Email: .on.net Website: www.flindersranges.com/bis/hawkerhotel.htm
Old Ghan Restaurant and Gallery Leigh Creek Road 8648 4176 0417 846 405 Open Services: Fully Licensed A la Carte Restaurant Gallery of Original Artworks Gifts, Souvenirs and Cards
Outback Chapmanton Motel 1 Wilpena Road 8648 4100 Licensed Restaurant caters for seating of 70 people Fax: 8648 4109 Hours: Depending on demand. Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawkersa.info/biz/outback.htm
Wilpena Pound Resort 1 Wilpena Road 8648 0004 Fax 8648 0028 Open 7 days a week, for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Lunch not available in restaurant during summer, although available from the general store.) Email: [email protected] Website: www.wilpenapound.com.au
Woolshed Restaurant – Rawnsley Park Station 35 km’s north on Wilpena Road Jade and Angela Nuttall 8648 0126 Open: Lunches and Dinner 7 days a week.
Flinders Food Co Elder Tce 86484380 [email protected]
REAL ESTATE Elders Real Estate 40 Elder Terrace 8648 4428 Contact: Michael Huppatz 0419 373515
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Website: www.eldersrealestate.com.au REFUSE DEPOT
Hawker Refuse Depot 8620 0523 Dump Road Hours: 1:00 pm – 4.00 pm (1st WednesdayWednesday) 8.00 am – 12.00 noon (Sunday) Household Waste Weekly Thursdays (Red Lid Bin – FRC issued only) Recyclable Waste Fortnightly Wednesdays (Yellow Lid Bin – FRC issued only) Collection commencing 6.00 am, bins out night before. Collection timetable available from Hawker Motors
SCHOOL
Hawker Area School Wirreanda Terrace 8648 4003 Fax: 8648 4149 General education for Reception to Year 13 Distance Education for years 11 to 13 with teacher support. Courses are available for adults who wish to complete their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Diverse range of curriculum with a specific focus on literacy and numeracy. Other programs include Active Play from Birth to 8 years old, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and TAFE Certificate 2 Cookery. For information please contact the School during school hours. Email: [email protected] Web: www.hawkeras.sa.edu.au
SHOPPING
Hawker General Store Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4005
Hawker Motors Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4014 Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm (7 days a week Closed Christmas Day) Fax: 8648 4283 Books Maps Souvenirs Camping Equipment Ice Grocery lines Take away snacks Hardware Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawkermotors.com.au
Flinders Food Co 66 Elder Terrace 8648 4475 Fax: 8648 4268 Services: Groceries, bread, milk Light meals, coffee and a selection of cakes Soft drinks and icecreams Variety of gifts, souvenirs, art and craft
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 19 Newspapers and magazines Dine in and Takeaway
TOUR OPERATORS
Bush Pilots Australia Pty Ltd Bookings: 8648 4444 Air charter and scenic tours based Hawker…Lake Eyre, Birdsville and beyond. www.bushpilots.com.aus.com.au
Derek’s 4WD Tours Australia For Bookings: Derek Mobile 0417 475 770 Experienced and fully accredited local guide Specialising in half day and full day tours in and around the Hawker District and Flinders Ranges National Park 16 seater 4WD bus available for all sorts of destinations, social occasions & weddings Email: [email protected] Website: www.dereks4wdtours.com
Flinders Experience 4WD Tours For Bookings: Ian Carpenter Mobile 0417 810 324 Local Operator Fully licenced and accredited Tours throughout the Flinders Ranges, including Flinders Ranges National Park and tours on private properties. half or full day tours Email: [email protected] Website: www.flindersexperience4wdtours.com.au
Merna Mora Station Leigh Creek Road 8648 4717 Information and itineraries four self conducted tours in and around the Flinders Ranges covering contrasting terrain and with varying degrees of difficulty. Tracks available: Bunbinyunna Range, Heritage, Lake Torrens and Wowee. Tracks suited to varying driving skills and vehicles. Tours can be arranged. Email: [email protected] Website: www.mernamora.com.au
Rawnsley Park Station 35 km’s north on Wilpena Pound Road 8648 0030 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rawnsleypark.com.au
Wilpena Pound Resort 1 Wilpena Pound Road 8648 0004 1800 805 802 Email: [email protected] Website www.wilpenapound.com.au
Worumba Station 30 km’s East of Hawker, Willow Waters Road 8648 4037 Self Drive 4WD track tour Email: [email protected] Website: www.worumba.co
TOURSIT INFOMATION
Visitors Information Centre (Hawker Motors Hawker)
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 20 13 Wilpena Road 8648 4014 TAKEAWAY
Cradock Hotel Main Road 8648 4107 Cradock Available Thursday, Friday & Saturday until 8.30 pm
Hawker Hotel Motel Elder Terrace 8648 4102 Take away counter meals (during bar meal times only)
Flinders Food Co 66 Elder Terrace 8648 4475 Hours: Open 6 days a week (Closed Mondays) Fax: 8648 4268 Services: Dine in and Takeaway Light meals Coffee and a selection of cakes Groceries, fruit, vegetables Variety of local gifts, souvenirs, art and craft Newspapers and magazines
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Hawker Visitor Information Centre (Teague Motors) Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road 8648 4022 or 1800 777 880 Hours: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm (7 days a week Closed Christmas Day) Fax: 8648 4283 SATC Publications Maps Brochures Visitor Guides Seismograph Fred Teague’s Museum Email: [email protected]
Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre Railway Station, Railway Terrace Quorn 8620 0510 Hours: 9am to 5pm daily 1800 220 980 Online Bookings Pichi Richi Railway SATC Publications Maps Visitor Guides
VETERINARY SERVICES
Dr John Carles Rural Veterinary Services PO Box 34, Kadina SA 5554 0438 213 319 Visits every 3 months - Contact Dr Carles Email: [email protected]
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VENUES FOR HIRE
CWA Rooms Contact: Hawker Community Development Board Janice McInnis 8648 4040 Pat McCourt 8648 4058
Hawker Institute Contact: Hawker Motors 8648 4014 The Flinders Ranges Council (Quorn Office) 8620 0500
Hawker Recreation Ground Contact: Recreation Committee President: Paul Smulders 8648 4020 Secretary: Emma Allen 0488 163 065
Hawker Hospital Community Room Contact: Hawker Memorial Hospital 8648 4007
Hawker Community Sports Centre (Catering available - contact catering manager for bookings). Contact: Club House 8648 4115 Catering Manager 8648 4084 (If no answer please contact Hawker Motors) 8648 4014 Email:
SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Hawker Community Sports Centre (This embraces all the sporting facilities in the Hawker District, these being Bowls, Golf and Cricket). Tennis and Basketball courts available. Contact: Club House 8648 4115 (If no answer please contact Hawker Motors) 8648 4014 Open Friday evenings for light meals and drinks, Saturday for sport and evening meal or snack when there is a special function. Email:
Bowls Hawker Community Sports Centre Cradock Road President: John Shute 8648 4210 Secretary: Jeanette Clarke 8648 4183 Saturdays – Members / Visitors welcome. Names in on Friday nights by 7.00 pm You are also still welcome to phone on a Saturday, if there is bowls, to join in Saturday 12.30 pm start Wednesday Night Social bowls – Open to all. Names in by 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start. Non members $2.00 Bowls season: October to end March
Cricket Captain: Alex Morgan 0417 083 705 Steven Allen 0427 792 039 Season: November to February Practice Wednesday night beginning at 6.00 pm
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 22 The cricketers have formed an association with Blinman, Leigh Creek, Quorn and Copley. They also hold fun matches during the season SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES cont.
Junior Cricket Milo in2 Cricket for all both girls and boys Contact: Sharon and Allen McInnis 8648 4441 Email: [email protected]
Quorn Cricket Club Email [email protected]
Golf Contact: Michael Huppatz 8648 4069 Chook Shute 8648 4192 Scott Teague 8648 4014 Men and women play on Saturday Golf season starts after Easter. Names need to be in by Saturday 12 noon to play Visitors and beginners most welcome.
Gym Hawker Healthy ‘n’ Active Community Gym Cradock Road – membership required Contact: Stef 8648 4014 (W) Rachael 8648 4294 (H) 8648 7007 (W)
Horse Racing The racing club conducts an annual meeting on the last Saturday in May President: Paul Smulders 8648 4020 Secretary: Emma Allen 0488 163 065
Swimming Pool Hawker Swimming Pool 0429 484 168 Wireanda Terrace Contact: Quorn Council Office 0886 200 500
Walking Heart Foundation Walking Groups www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking Hawker Remote Walkers (ID 5434-306) Organiser – Colleen 8648 4192 [email protected]
Community Walking and Fitness Trail Enter via Chace View Terrace or Wilpena Road or Via the Hawker Community Sports Centre
Hawker Racing Club Yearly race meet on last Saturday of May Email: [email protected]
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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Friends of the Flinders Ranges National Park Contact: 8339 1311 A volunteer group who aim to assist with the preserving and restoring the natural and pioneer heritage of the Flinders Ranges National Park www.friendsofflindersranges.org.au
Hawker Community Development Board Contact: Janice McInnis (Chairperson) 8648 4040 Chelsea Heywood (Secretary) Evelyn de Jong (Treasurer) 8648 4068 A volunteer committee that has the responsibility of initiating change, and developing a positive community ethos. The committee meets the third Monday of each month in CWA Rooms. The committee also manages bookings for the CWA Rooms.
Hawker Catholic Women’s League President: Carmel Reynolds 8648 0016 Secretary: Claire Hilder 8648 4063
Hawker Camera Club Contact: Jenny McInnis 8648 4180 This group’s purpose is to share photographic knowledge and travel experiences. The group meet on the 4th Monday of each month 7.30 pm in the Hospital Community Room.
Hawker Community Group Day Care Co-ordinator 8648 4007 Provides activities and outings for senior residents in the district. Meets 11.00 am – 2.00 pm alternate Tuesday
Hawker Friendship Club Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, to enjoy a cuppa and lunch in different venues within Hawker and surrounding area Contact: Pat Meekhums 8648 4114 Annie Hallet 8648 4236 All ages welcome, women and men, come as you are, pay for what you order, enjoy a chat and catch up on local news and views. There are no restrictions or rules – just have fun.
Hawker Hospital Auxiliary Chairperson: E de Jong 8648 4068 Secretary: To fundraise to help improve the amenities of residents, patients and staff at Hawker Memorial Hospital
Hawker Memorial District Health Advisory Council Presiding Member: John Shute 8648 4717 The HAC is a volunteer body, appointed by the government, of elected community members whose main role is to liase between the community and the hospital. Part of our role is to raise awareness of the community’s health needs and bring them to the attention of the health professionals and funding bodies. Evelyn DeJong, John Teague, Arthur Coulthard, Susan Pearl, Greg Flint, Ken Anderson, Kay Fels, Donald Fels, Rhiannon Scheltus and Brian Rowe are the community representatives on this council.
Hawker Stalkers Contact: Jenny McInnis 8648 4180 0428 835 018
Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 24 Margie Rowe 8648 4223 A group that enjoys bush walking on a monthly basis in the cooler weather SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS cont
Hawker Uniting Church Women’s Fellowship For program details contact President: C McInnis 8648 4035 Secretary: Meets 4th Wednesday each month at 2.00 pm in Church hall unless otherwise advised Provides; Worship, fellowship, and fun activities and outings.
Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association Flinders Ranges Branch President: Tammy Crawford 0403 012 851 Secretary: Seeks equity of access to education for all children in rural and remote areas from early childhood to tertiary levels. Meet four times a year in a various locations from Blinman, Hawker and Cradock to ensure our country children have access to education opportunities and related support agencies equal to their city peers.
Quilters and Craft Group Contact: Sharon Nutt 8648 4714 Ollie Bischoff 8648 4025 An informal group who meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, in the Community Room at the Hawker Hospital All welcome to come along and enjoy a day of stitching and good company Join us between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Bring morning tea to share and your lunch.
Sing Australia Contacts: Jenny McInnis 8648 4180 Mobile: 0428 835 018 Sing Australia is a National network of singing groups with almost 6000 members. It encourages everyone to sing regardless of age, singing experience or voice type. There are no auditions and no requirements to read music but our philosophy of fun and enjoyment ensures that everyone in our little group joins in. Sing Australia members can easily "slot in" if they are in our area. We have been singing in a variety of places around town and beyond. Sing Australia meets most Friday’s 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm approx in the Hospital Community Room. Website www.singaustralia.com.au
WASTE DISPOSAL
Quorn Pumping Service 0428 486 633 WILDLIFE RESCUE
Flinders Wildlife Rescue 8648 4092
Interim care & rehabilitation for orphaned Native Animals
Lydia 0418 850 919
Claire 0419 865 899
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