Nuccaleena

Climate Change, a hot topic. What can you do to help minimize your carbon footprint while traveling? We have put together a handy little list for you to consider when next you travel so you can GO GREEN!

Discover your own back yard.  Who knows what you might find on your own doorstep? It will probably [...]

Follow the link below for your chance to win a $75 accommodation voucher at Nuccaleena Cottage.
It’s simple and will only take 5 minutes to fill out! The information collected will help us plan our future goals for Nuccaleena Cottage.
Winner of the $75 voucher will be notified via email and will also be published on our [...]

Hi everyone,
I have cut and pasted below part of a letter from Marg Sprigg, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctury regarding the  ‘Seeking a Balance’ proposal released by the Department of Environment and Heritage in conjunction with the Department of Primary Industries.
If you care about the Flinders Ranges, it is imperative that you read the letter below and [...]

Looking for gift ideas for that ‘hard to buy for’ person…

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It’s on again…

Proceeds to the RFDS & Blinman Progress Association
10am Start
Live Music by ‘Four on the Floor’
Admission $10, Children U14 free
Food and Bar facilities all day
BBQ Dinner
Contact: Sally Henery Ph. 8648 4626 or Vanessa Reschke Ph. 8648 4871, for more information.

DON’T FORGET…BLINMAN’S COOK OUT BACK 09

Back by popular demand!

Dust off the swag and load up the tucker box,
it’s comin’ round again!
This year we have an esteemed panel of judges including:

Franz Sheurer: Australian Gourmet Pages
George Francisco: head chef at Jonah’s, Palm Beach, Sydney
Simon Thomsen: SMH food writer and critic
Graham Wright (Adelaide)
And Cook Out Back Founding Member: George [...]

Have you ever been to Magnetic Hill? It’s a great little spot to take the kids, just a few kilometers out of Orroroo.  Follow this link to the Flinders Ranges blog for more information.
Attractions | Flinders Ranges, South Australia.

I was checking out the ‘A Brush With Art’ website when I came across the work of Pamela Priday. I am a quilting fan and find the quilts by Pamela fascinating!  If you’re a quilting fan like me and are in the region during September, call into the Wild Lime Cafe and check out some [...]

Have a look at this fantastic Playground, a fabulous community project involving the Council and local sporting groups. It is situated at the Town Oval on the Eastern side of town.  It has been relocated and revamped over the past few months and is now an excellent spot to take the kids.

Check out this bouncy [...]

I came across this great site the other day which has loads of information for those of you who are planning an Outback journey anywhere in Australia. There is a handy Q. & A. section with a large archive of information on top Outback tourist spots. Not a great deal of information on South [...]

Do you have a rock shield on your trailer that will protect your back window from rocks deflecting off of the trailer on dirt roads?
If you don’t own the trailer you are bringing or you don’t go on dirt roads often and you don’t want to spend alot of money on having one professionally fitted, [...]

Wondering what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Why not head over to Port Augusta on the 7th of September and take Dad for a very special Cruise (and yes folks, ‘Champagne’ is licensed and loads of fun – speaking from personal experience ;-D)
Follow the link below for more information…
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What a beauty! Now this is a must see when you are in Orroroo and the Flinders Ranges. It is believed that the tree is over 500 years old and has a circumference of 10.89 metres.
This area now has a brand new shelter with a large BBQ and under cover seating (as seen [...]

Before you travel to the more remote parts of our state check out the Road Conditions by following this link:
Outback Road Conditions