The Flinders is bursting with adventure!
Choose to stay indoors all weekend or get out and about in the marvelous Flinders Ranges...whatever you decide you're guaranteed a fabulous time! Not sure what to do while in town? Orroroo and its surrounding areas have some great places to visit, explore and traverse. 
We are more than happy to offer suggestions and help you to plan your days while staying with us. You will be surprised to learn what our enchanting little town has to offer!
We completely understand what it’s like to travel with a family of young children and realize that it is as important for the kids to have fun and enjoy their surroundings as it is their parents! So we’d like to let you know that we have got the kids covered too...DVDs, CDs, playstation, books & outdoor games will keep them entertained while you get down to business...RELAXING!
Wake up to the Flinders Ranges on your doorstep...just a short and scenic 3 hour drive North of Adelaide! Come and enjoy our home cooked fare which has been planned and prepared for our guests by loving hands.
Relaxing outdoors in the company of good friends, sharing great food...lazy, hazy, crazy days!
Towns within easy driving of Orroroo:
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A few of the many attractions in and around Orroroo
Gardening Beyond Goyder and Quilt Exhibition held every second year (October, 2008).- Carrieton Campdraft (November 2009)
- Carrieton Rodeo (December 2009). More information...
- Experience the Edge Tastes of the Outback Festival(17th & 18th April, 2009). More information...
- Rhythms & Wool Bales by Candlelight held in conjunction with Tastes of the Outback (April annually).
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A Brush with Art An annual festival celebrating the many great artists who have captured the beauty of the Flinders Ranges. Why not wind your way through the Flinders Ranges in September/October and see some of these magnificent exhibitions for yourself. Destinations are within easy reach of Orroroo and can be done in a day trip. see www.abrushwithart.com.au
Exhibitions include:- Outback Exposures (Orroroo)
- Wilpena Panorama (Hawker)
- Hawker Art Exhibition
- Yarta Arts (Arkaba Woolshed)
- Painters of the Flinders Ranges (Wilpena Woolshed)
- Artists of the Ranges (Blinman)
- Wild Lime Café (Blinman)
- Prairie Hotel (Parachilna)
- Local shops include an IGA supermarket, Butcher, Specialty Fruit & Veg store, Newsagent/Gift Shop, Take Away Café/Bakery, Maggie's Rendezvous Coffee Shop, Hardware/Camping and an assortment of specialty shops.
- Eating out. If cooking is not your thing then the two local Hotels, a take away Café, Maggie’s Rendezvous, and Blacksmith’s Chatter are located in town for all your dining needs.
- Orroroo is home to Dew's Meats who specialise in ready to go Kangaroo Meat products.
- The Giant Gum Tree.
- Red Bridge.
- Newly upgraded Public Playground at the Tennis Courts.
- Tank Hill Lookout. A magnificent viewpoint that captures the town in its rolling surroundings.
- Lions Park - which has a great outdoor lawned BBQ area overlooking the duckpond.
- Lions club walking trail encompasses Aboriginal Carvings, an 18th Century poem engraved into rock, the Pekina Creek and Reservoir, begins and ends at the Lions Park.
- Black Rock Dirt Circuit Racing Club, Black Rock - for all the petrol heads out there. See Latest News for upcoming dates.
- Early Settlers Cottage
- Walloway Train Memorial
- Horseshoe Range Mookra Tower
- Yanyarrie Whim
- ORROROO's Magnetic Hill, Black Rock. You’ll never believe it until you do it yourself!
Challenging 4WD tracks including the award winning Bendleby Ranges and Carinya Escapes.- A Community Gym is available to the public and is located in the Orroroo Town Hall.
- Orroroo also has a Swimming Pool, Golf Course(score cards at Cottage), Football Oval, Tennis Courts and Playground all open to the general public.
- Looking for adventure? Why not try hiring a Mountain bike from the Orroroo Caravan Park and cycle your way around town.
- Cook Out Back - An annual Camp Oven Cook Off located in Blinman is a must see event to mark on your calendar. It is held on the October long weekend each year and is a great family day out, More details...
- Maggies Rendezvous have live music hosted by award winning singer/songwriter John O'Dea check "Upcoming Events Around the Region" for dates.