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] Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 3 ACCOMMODATION cont. 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 Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 4 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 Reviewed, Jan 2020 Page 5 AGED ACCOMMODATION 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