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Ooraminna Station Homestead

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Cabin | Terrace/patio
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Cabin
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Maryvale Road, Hale, NT, 0872
  • Place, Napwerte-Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Alice Springs Desert Park
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Lasseters Casino
    ‪64 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alice Springs, NT (ASP)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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A group of people sitting around a campfire in a natural setting with trees and a dirt ground.

Camp Site

  • Desert view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A rustic wooden structure with a covered porch, a hammock, and a bench.

Bush Cottage

  • Desert view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Family Cottage

Family Cottage

  • Desert view
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Cabin

Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hale

At Ooraminna Station Homestead, you'll be 27.8 km (17.3 mi) from Chambers Pillar and 31 km (19.3 mi) from Road Transport Hall of Fame. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Ooraminna Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ooraminna Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to game viewing and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Hale hotel, you'll be 36.3 km (22.5 mi) from Heavitree Gap and 37.2 km (23.1 mi) from Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Napwerte-Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Road Transport Hall of Fame - 54 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Alice Springs Desert Park - 58 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Lasseters Casino - 64 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Alice Springs Convention Centre - 64 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Macdonnell Station - 36 min drive
  • Alice Springs, NT (ASP) - 40 min drive

About this property

Ooraminna Station Homestead

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Ooraminna Station Homestead. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hale hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 15 buildings
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ooraminna Station Homestead offers 4 accommodations.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 2 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

Ooraminna Station Homestead offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

Yep, Ooraminna Station Homestead has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Ooraminna Station Homestead have a pool?

Ooraminna Station Homestead has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

No, Ooraminna Station Homestead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property will be renovating its dining venue from June 2 2026 until July 17 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ooraminna Station Homestead?

Furry friends are welcome at Ooraminna Station Homestead, with food and water bowls on offer.

Ooraminna Station Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice balcony outlook and amazing pool and had it to ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! The pool was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique experience of an outback homestead. Great for a couples retreat or a friends gathering. Absolutely beautiful panorama and off the main track. Worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Resi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to visit with good view😍😍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great sunset, stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and surroundings where amazing wonderful to see the horses and wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place, the accommodation and staff and services are all 5 star. I will be coming back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cabins with rustic character, so peaceful, lovely staff with Sara looking after us so well. beautiful pool looking out over the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find the right words to describe our stay, magical doesn't do it justice. Beautiful displays of nature, genuine and warm staff. Unforgettable. It's rustic, with country charms & quirks which was exactly what we wanted (why would you come to Alice otherwise?). The staff put on a really sweet and thoughtful birthday set-up for us, with DIY decorations. Only wish we could've stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rode our bikes from Alice Springs and booked 3 cabins. They were clean, warm and comfortable. We used the Bbq area and the staff were friendly and very helpful. We had an amazing stay and will do it again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were absolutely blown away by our stay at Ooraminna Station on the weekend. The staff were lovely and the food was some of the best we had ever had. The cute animals following us was a bonus. Cabins were clean and well situated, hadn’t lost any of its heritage at all. Highly recommended to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible experience- stunning surroundings, friendly people and lovely pool and food ! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like the outback this is the property for you. A grrat opportunity to experience some isolation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice nature, quiet. Good outside area. But the accommodation lacks comfort you would expect from the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax and unwind

A beautiful peaceful escape after a hard day working...ah the serenity
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing short of exceptional! The property is stunning, the owners are warm and hospitable, the food is delicious and the cabin had a comfortable bed, air conditioning and all the amenities you could need! Couldn’t recommend the station enough for an authentic outback station experience with the comforts and thoughtful touches. We will return again one day!
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
More suited to warmer conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The country style was awsome No phone service was annoying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Tin House. Great fire pit but spa bath shown in the photo on the website was not a spa, rather a corner bath. Fantastic location but inadequate cooking facilities and crockery and cups for a cup of tea. $15 for one beer at the restaurant. Overall, average but could be Excellent with a few changes. Review from local Alice Springs resident!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dysfunctional

Absolutely dysfunctional. We turned up and they didn't even know we had a booking. The place was a mess. We did not stay. Total shambles.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away in the heart of Australia’s NT lies the hidden gem of Ooraminna Station Homestead, expertly curated by owner Nicky Lorimer. This former cattle ranch and movie set (famed for Ted Egan's "The Drover's Boy") is steeped in rich history and diverse culture. Accommodations: •⁠ ⁠4 cabins offering simplistic comfort •⁠ ⁠4 glamping tents available during winter months (perfect for stargazing) •⁠ ⁠Refreshing pool overlooking the Ooraminna Hills Dining: •⁠ ⁠Savor delicious, authentic Aussie fare at the on-site restaurant and bar •⁠ ⁠Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape Night Sky Experience: •⁠ ⁠Take a short 250-meter stroll in any direction for unparalleled stargazing •⁠ ⁠Witness the breathtaking Milky Way in all its glory •⁠ ⁠Capture stunning night photos with ease The Verdict: Ooraminna Station Homestead embodies the true essence of the Outback. With its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, this destination is a must-visit for any traveler seeking an immersive Australian experience. Recommendation: Don't miss the opportunity to experience Ooraminna's warm hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and awe-inspiring night skies. Book your stay and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Australia. I would recommend staying in the cooler months
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jolanda

De lokatie is schitterend, echt een outback experience. Het eten ook geweldig. Het was bijzonder donker in onze Cabin, er vloog een vleermuis door de kamer, om in de badkamer te komen moest je buitenom. Iedereen schrijft lyrisch over de wandeling met de Wildlife man. Het is absoluut een karaktervolle man, maar hij was niet aardig en hoorde zichzelf bijzonder graag. Veel geleerd, maar dat was echt een teleurstelling. Ook was mij niet duidelijk wat er verder misschien allemaal nog mogelijk was aan activiteiten. Gemiste kans!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was unique. The road to the tin hut from the homestead could be improved. Staff were lovely. Complimentary bush breakfast (damper and jam) would be a nice addition to the experience. Amazing sunset and rock formations everywhere. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem tucked away in the hills
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming and relaxing

Very welcoming and hospitable hosts. Dinner and breakfast were really nice. The room was very unique and comfortable. Very relaxing to sit on our own patio and watch all the zebra finches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021