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Prairie Hotel

Overview

Main Information

The Prairie Hotel was first licensed in 1876, serving beer to thirsty drovers and railway gangers working in the lonely deserts around the Flinders Ranges. When Jane and Ross Fargher took ownership in 1991, they made the Prairie in the town of Parachilna famous as one of Australia’s finest outback pubs.

The Prairie front bar is an uplifting experience of colour, cheer and good times – though there’s usually an 8pm respite when people head outside to watch the world’s longest coal train rumble past…

The restaurant is equally renowned, especially for its gourmet platters of ‘Feral Food’ (featuring camel, goat and kangaroo) and ice creams made with quandong and lemon myrtle.

The boutique accommodation is the ideal place for guests to base their outback adventures. The Farghers own neighbouring Nilpena Station, so you enjoy private access to scenic ranges, magnificent sand dunes, a vast salt lake, world-renowned fossil reserves and a working sheep/cattle station.

A two-day cattle droving experience is also available from The Prairie.

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  • Options and Facilities
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Prairie Hotel at night, warmly lit stone façade beneath a starry sky with the Milky Way overhead.
Wire sculpture of a horse and rider at Parachilna railway platform, silhouetted against a sunset sky.
Long wooden dining table set with plates and glasses, colourful Aboriginal art on walls, spherical pendant lights above.
Location

Flinders Ranges

  • Stretching north across the middle of South Australia lies the Flinders Ranges. Arid desert landscapes and silhouetted mountain ranges provide a dramatic departure from Adelaide’s quaint cityscape. This incredible outback destination is steeped in history for both our Aboriginal and European descendants. For travellers with an appreciation for history and aboriginal culture, the Flinders Ranges provides a fascinating story to be discovered.

    Spring and Autumn are very mild seasons in the Flinders Ranges and average temperatures range between 15 – 25° C (56.3 – 59° F). The slightly cooler days allow for comfortable exploration of the region.

    Flinders Ranges
Options and Facilities

Accommodation Options and Facilities

The Prairie Hotel’s accommodation has been designed to be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly; the rooms have a choice of queen and double size beds, with en-suite facilities. There are two executive suites with en-suite facilities including spa. All rooms are decorated to compliment the colours of the outback and reflect the environment.

Dining

Dining

The Prairie is known for a delicious and innovative menu of Australian native and feral foods including (for example emu liver pate, kangaroo red wine pies and camel sausages). It also serves the finest local tucker including succulent lamb and prime steaks. The restaurant is open all day, every day of the year.

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