Innamincka
Innamincka is a small town with big dreams but with a deep dark history and has been enduring 90-year decline. Although from the air it looks like there's nothing there but around 25 blocks, the true Innamincka is silently sitting in the vast Strzelecki/Outback region of South Australia with only a population of only 15 people. Its unaffected pastoral feel makes a comfortable base from which to explore the majestic natural landscape, parts of which you can be sure no other non-indigenous Aussie has ever set foot on.
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- Drink
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18 places
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Coongie Lakes
One of South Australia’s most stunning natural attractions, the 1.9-million-ha lake features some of the most diverse features anywhere. One of the best spots for camping, photography, canoeing, bushwalking and uncovering more and more evidence of Aboriginal occupation in the region. The lakes are about 100kms away on 4WD tracks
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Cooper Creek Crossing
Try crossing Australia's second longest inland river; the only problem is that the river has to be in a good mood for you to cross. Even if Cooper creek is too high to cross it is fun to walk down to the causeway in the early evening and watch the pelicans scooping up fish coming out of the culverts.
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Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home
Once a nursing home, then an interpretive centre for South Australian Parks and Wildlife. Now listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.
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Innamincka Golf Course
Welcome to Australia's most remotest golf course. Unlike Coober Pedy, the grass is green, despite being so far inland into the outback. The 18-hole golf course is free if you stay at the Innamincka Hotel.
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Innamincka Hotel
The one and only restaurant and bar in the entire region. Although with a traditional looks and the conveniences of a modern restaurant, there's nothing better that you could ask for. The food and service are great
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Innamincka Station
One of the driest cattle farms anywhere in Australia, and it's no surprise why. Innamincka Station is on private land.
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Starlight Cinema
Like the outback? Like the movies? Like astrography? Starlight Cinema is a small cinema run by the Innamincka Hotel, right in the heart of Australia. And what's better than watching an Aussie movie under the stars in the heart of Australia. Oh, and don't like watching the ads at the start, well why not have a game of 18-hole golf?
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Trading Post
For quick snacks and an energy drink or two. Has frozen prepared meals available but you need access to a kitchen or at least a stove.
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Dig Tree
The drive to the Dig Tree takes about an hour mostly on sealed roads but some dirt. The Dig Tree is the most famous camp site of the Burke and Wills expedition and makes for an interesting visit.
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Ranger talks
The Rangers give talks from time to time. These are very informative and well worth attending
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Trading Post
If you want a bit of a change from the Hotel you can sit at the big table and chat to the locals.
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Water
you can fill your water bottles or jerry cans with drinking water at the town square for a small fee but the machine does not take cash or credit cards you need a QR code on your mobile phone
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kayaking on Cooper creek and Coongie lakes
if conditions are right kayaking is great but often the water levels in the creek and the lakes are not suitable, either too low or too high also access to Coongie Lakes can be difficult. Best to check with the rangers before setting out for a 1000km drive with your canoe.
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Cooper Creek Tours
LOT 1 South Terrace
- Drink
Innamincka Hotel
The only bar in Innamincka.
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Queerbidie Waterhole
One of two significant waterholes in the area.
- Buy
Trading Post
LOT 2 South Terrace
13 of 18 places have map locations.