Wudinna

Wudinna is a small town on the Eyre Highway across the base of the Eyre Peninsula. The area is often referred to as "Granite Country" as it is home to many amazing granite rock formations.
Set among prime farming land, the traveller can discover nature's beauty and diversity while also experiencing real local outback hospitality.

• Pildappa Rock

  address: along Pildappa Road, 15km from the neighbouring town of Minnipa
  Pildappa Rock is a striking granite plug that forms several wave walls. It is popular with caravanners but you can go out just for a look and walk to the top for district views. Note that most of the road to the rock is dirt - half is in excellent condition, the other half is OK but keep your speed down.

• Gawler Ranges National Park

  phone: +61 8 86802969
  A site of unspoiled beauty any time throughout the year, however the best time to visit the Gawler Ranges National Park is between April & October when spring wildflowers are in bloom. Combine this with historic infrastructure, deep colours of the majestic volcanic hills and gorges and the stark, pure white of the many salt lakes in the area, a visit to the Gawler Ranges is a truly unique experience. The park is best accessed by high clearance vehicles and a permit is required for anyone wishing to visit the park. Permits can be obtained at self-service locations at Park entries or at the Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Outlet (Wudinna Telecentre) at 44 Eyre Highway.

• The Australian Farmer Granite Sculpture

  phone: +61 8 8680 2969
  address: 44 Eyre Highway
  Designed & crafted by stone mason Marijan Bekic, this magnificent sculpture was proudly funded by sponsorships within the Wudinna community and afar. The project too 11 years to plan and 2 years to sculpt from 2 pieces of local pink granite onsite.

• Mount Wudinna

  address: Mount Wudinna Access Road
  Mount Wudinna is one of Australia's largest granite monoliths at tall. Facilities include: picnic shelters, BBQ, parking area and toilets. Camping not permitted.

• Polda Rock (Dam)

  address: Standley Road
  Located 7km east of Wudinna, Polda Rock has been developed by the Wudinna Council as a recreation reserve. A beautiful picnic spot with birdlife, BBQ, toilets and an interesting walk around the base of the rock. Camping not permitted.

• Tcharkulda Rock (Hill)

  address: Bockelberg Road, Minnipa SA 5654
  This granite formation is located only 4km from Minnipa and is covered in interesting rock formations and enormous boulders. This is an intriguing place and for that reason would probably be the most photographed rock in the area. Facilities include: picnic shelters, BBQ, toilets and walking trails.

• Wudinna Granite Trail

  address: Standley Road
  Walking/Bike Trail. Take the opportunity to get in touch with nature by cycling or walking along the 9km trail from the Wudinna township to Little Mount Wudinna. The most spectacular section of the trail is through Polda Rock Recreation Reserve, where there is abundant wildlife in the remnant mallee scrub.

• Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris

  phone: +61 8 86802045
  If you are interested in seeing our district in detail by 4WD, this is certainly the best way to do so. You will enjoy local experienced tour guides who work closely with the landowners and have access to all the best sites throughout the Gawler Ranges, coastline and beyond.

• Lil Birdie

  address: 51 Ballantyne Street
  Gifts & homewares, women's fashion.

• Alicia's Cafe

  phone: +61 427147661
  address: Ballantyne St
  Excellent and cheap cafe, by outback standards. Sandwiches, cakes and daily lunch specials. Also sells flowers & giftware.

• Wudinna Bakery

  phone: +61 8 8680 2238
  address: 47 Ballantyne St, Wudinna SA5652
  Excellent pastries made on site. Great coffee and sandwiches available.

• Wudinna Hotel Motel

  phone: +61 8 86802019
  address: 17 Burton Terrace
  Dining room, takeaway meals.

• The Sturts Restaurant

  address: 72 Eyre Highway
  À la carte menu with an extensive variety of both local and interstate wines. Room Service available to in-house guests.

• Wudinna Foodland

  phone: +61 8 86802004
  address: 49 Ballantyne Street
  Grocery Store

• Golden Wattle Roadhouse

  phone: +61 8 86802084
  address: 64 Eyre Highway
  Dine in or takeaway.

• Wudinna Caltex Roadhouse

  phone: +61 8 86802157
  address: 66 Eyre Highway

• Wudinna Community Club

  address: 43 Medley Terrace
  Dining room - Friday & Saturday nights.

• Wudinna Hotel Motel

  phone: +61 8 86802019
  address: 17 Burton Terrace

• Gawler Ranges Motel & Caravan Park

  phone: +61 8 86802090
  address: 72 Eyre Highway

• Minnipa Hotel Motel

  phone: +61 8 86805005
  address: 19 Railway Terrace, Minnipa

• Minnipa Apex Park (free camping)

  address: Eyre Highway, Minnipa

• Pildappa Rock (free camping)

  address: Pildappa Road (unsealed, 15km from Minnipa)
  BBQ, shelter & toilet facilities

• Wudinna & Districts Telecentre Inc

  phone: +61 8 86802969
  address: 44 Eyre Highway
  Free WIFI, Visitor Information

The Gawler Ranges are north from Wudinna.