Willow Springs
SA 5434 • South Australia
About Willow Springs
Willow Springs is a remote pastoral locality in South Australia's Flinders Ranges region, situated within the Flinders Ranges Council area approximately 400 kilometres north of Adelaide. Covering an extraordinary 4,686 square kilometres, the locality encompasses the Willow Springs Station — a working sheep station of roughly 70,000 acres that neighbours the Flinders Ranges National Park. The 2021 Census recorded a population of just 72 residents, reflecting the vast, sparsely settled character of this iconic outback pastoral area near Hawker and Wilpena Pound.
Willow Springs is perhaps best known as the home of Skytrek Willow Springs Station, a working sheep station that has opened its gates to visitors seeking an authentic outback experience. Guests can enjoy self-guided 4WD tours, marked walking trails, hill climbing, and Aboriginal rock etchings, with the property sitting central to many of the Flinders Ranges' most celebrated attractions including Wilpena Pound and Brachina Gorge. The nearest town is Hawker, approximately 35 kilometres to the south on the Flinders Ranges Way, which provides fuel, accommodation, and basic supplies. This is a destination for those who value wide open spaces, dramatic ancient landscapes, and the solitude of the outback.
Willow Springs falls under postcode 5434 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via the Flinders Ranges Way through Hawker; 4WD recommended for some internal tracks
A remote pastoral station in the outback Flinders Ranges with no walkable services whatsoever; all necessities require a significant drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wirreanda Terrace