The Quorn-er House

07/05/2024

It's live! We have listed The Quorn-er House for sale and now its out there on the Real Estate pages for all to see and hopefully find!!

Time to end a chapter and start a new one......
Wish us luck!

08/03/2024

Another bit of local pride! A great friendly pub for a meal or the have a drink while out exploring our beautiful area!
Well done Cradock Hotel!

The Bronze Award for Best Pub Stay in Australia goes to… The Cradock Hotel in The Flinders Ranges Council region of SA.
Experience the quintessential charm of the Cradock Hotel, an iconic establishment which stands as a timeless testament to the Flinders Ranges’ rich history and warm hospitality.
Built in the 1880s, this iconic watering hole will give you a taste of the outback lifestyle and local hospitality.
Beyond its historic façade, the Hotel beckons travellers with icy cold beverages and traditional country-style pub meals. Cosy around the fireplace or soak in the sun, no matter the weather the bar is always stocked with local brews at the Cradock Hotel.
Best of all – just behind the hotel is a campground providing toilets and coin-operated shower facilities. And both grandkids and furkids are welcome at this Flinders Ranges and Outback establishment.
Congratulations to the owners and staff.

08/03/2024

Another award winning sight to see in our backyard!

The first of our category awards for the year is best Entrance Art.
The winner of the 2023 Best Entrance Art GOLD Award is… the Hawker Entranceway.
The work is a truly exceptional installation that entices visitors to the Flinders Ranges and Outback township of Hawker in South Australia.
Visually striking, it stands more than two metres high and embodies a powerful narrative of cultural preservation and community rejuvenation. Local Aboriginal artist engagement played a pivotal role in this project, infusing it with rich heritage and authenticity.
The artwork by Juanella McKenzie from Armsign invites travellers to explore the path less travelled and beckons them to pause before venturing further into Hawker.
Congratulations to Armsign and The Flinders Ranges Council and the Flinders Ranges Tourism Operators Association.

28/02/2024

The Quorn-er House is looking for a cleaner to join our team for the coming busy tourist season.
Casual work as required, but must be available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We need someone who is reliable, have a meticulous eye for detail, work solo efficiently and thoroughly, usually between 11am and 2pm.
Cash paid. Immediate start.
Please message or call me on 0487 850 333 after 5.30pm.

20/12/2023

Our little Quorn-er 😉 of Park Terrace is looking festive! Reminds me of our years in Lobethal 🥰

14/10/2023

A great promotion of Quorn and the upcoming Kurti Festival

14/07/2023

Another must visit during your Quorn stay! Our very own Gin Distillery, Flinders Gin!

It’s official! We’re open to the public.
7 days. 11-5pm

14/07/2023

Exciting News for visitors to Quorn: Quorn Silo Light Show will help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of one of Australia’s most loved heritage railways.

Premiering on the Quorn Silo Light Show on the 22nd of July 2023 and then displaying throughout July and August, a brand-new story celebrating the volunteer run Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society and its accomplishments, will be displayed on the Silo each night. Visitors to Quorn are able to view the ten-minute story playing in the first part of the show each night which starts at 6:15PM in July, after the Countdown and Welcome to Country. This new story will be followed by other favourites such as ‘A Step Back In Time’ and ‘The Rush of Steam’.

Pichi Richi Railway has been completely and continually run by volunteers since it was established 5 decades ago, and their contribution to heritage rail and South Australia’s regional tourism, is an outstanding achievement. The Society’s volunteers completely operate the entire organisation and are totally committed to conservation, restoration, maintenance and running the authentic heritage Pichi Richi Railway.

The new story shows the effort made by the original lobbyists to raise attention, and the commitment and dedication of hundreds of people over half a century, to save and restore the buildings, bridges, tracks and rolling-stock. The story shows some of the history and wonderful volunteering achievements, that have created a unique internationally renowned heritage tourism attraction established in Quorn and connecting with Port Augusta.

In addition, a new segment featuring photographs and historic films has been added to the community exhibition section that plays each night after the main story segment completes. The photographs by members and volunteers capture behind the scenes of work on the tracks, special events, and community projects.

If this isn’t enough to whet the appetite of train enthusiasts, then definitely come and take a ride on one of the heritage trains on the Pichi Richi Railway. On Sunday 23 July a Pichi Richi Explorer train will be departing Quorn at 10am to Woolshed Flat and return and tickets can be purchased via the PRRPS website or at the FRVIC. Timetables for future trains are listed on the PRRPS website.
We recommend visitors allow a few days to explore this unique regional town in outback Australia, a comfortable 4 hours’ drive from Adelaide . Over the past 50 years the Pichi Richi Railway in Quorn has become a key tourist destination in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia and in 2021 Pichi Richi Railway was awarded the Winner of the SA Tourism Award for Tourist Attraction. In 2022 the township of Quorn was announced the Winner of the SA Tourism’s Tiny Tourism Town, and the Quorn Silo Light Show is the Gold winner of Best Mega Mural in the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards.

In mid-2024 Pichi Richi Railway will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Society’s FIRST train which ran on part of the volunteer-restored “Old Ghan” line. The restored section of old narrow gauge Central Australia Railway between Quorn and Summit line was reopened by Sir Mark Oliphant in 1974. This anniversary event will be marked with a steam festival, open to the public and be widely publicised.

The Flinders Ranges Council
Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre - Quorn

02/07/2023

A wonderful day out. So much history in our beautiful area.

10/05/2023

Another local success story!
Quorn is amazing ♥️

Our friends at Flinders Gin are celebrating their Outback Lemon and Lime Gin and Tonic winning Silver and their Quandong Gin and Tonic winning Bronze - in the Spirit & Mixer categories at the World Premix Awards 2023!

Distilled in Quorn and loved worldwide!

17/02/2023

Quorn Silo Light Show is very excited to receive a plaque in the post, announcing our wonderful award of '2022 Best Mega Mural' in the Australian Street Art Awards.

Now ... where shall we put this ? We'll let you know once we have decided, and you can come and check it out when you visit!

It would be lovely to see you soon while our evenings are balmy during late summer. Our fabulous hour long storytelling light show commences at 8:30pm in Febuary and 8:15pm in March. Arrive early to see the beautiful curly-Q countdown during sunset, and you can stay after the hour long stories, to see the exhibitions of local art and photos. Information about our show times is on the web site at https://quornsilolightshow.info/

11/02/2023

The Silo Light Show wins again! Such a great addition to all Quorn has to offer!
Available to view every night

Congratulations to the Quorn Silo Light Show which won the Gold Award for Best Mega Mural in the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards last night.

Read more about the show and see images here.

https://ab.co/3jMAC3I

07/12/2022

Wow! 7 years of welcoming guests, and their pets, to our home away from home.
NEVER in our wildest dreams did we think we would still be operating let alone have months of barely a night vacant.
Thanks to our wonderful staff- past and present, there is NO way we could do this without you, our guests and their well behaved pets too, and our familys and friends for all your support!

The following was a post of mine from 7th Dec 2015!!

Another busy week in quorn.
A great start to our new venture too.
We have made the house next door a holiday let 'The Quorn-er House ' and have had some of the very hard working crew as our first guests!

P's I will post more on the house soon. May even create a page for all of you to share!!

22/07/2022

A sneak peek of the new trail in the Silo Light show! Brilliant!

22/07/2022

Another great guide to seeing our beautiful back yard

24/06/2022

A new venture in town and a great way to see our lovely town and learn some interesting history along the way!

Join your tour guide Jacinta for a guided walk around this historical township, where you'll dive deep into Quorn's colourful and interesting history. 

22/06/2022

If you have seen the Silo Light show, please help the organisers by completing the survey!
Thankyou!

The Flinders Ranges Council was recently awarded grant funding to produce two new 'shows' for inclusion in the Quorn Silo Light Show.
This project was made possible by The Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
If you have attended the show recently, we would love to hear your feedback and to learn where you have travelled from to visit Quorn and to see the show.
Please click on the link below to complete a brief survey to tell us your thoughts.... what you loved, or what you feel we could do better.
https://culturecounts.cc/s/7QzcWy

29/05/2022

A great page of information on our beautiful town and things to see and do, here and in the district.
(except The Quorn-er House is missing! Following up on that!)

Home to the award-winning Pichi Richi Railway, stunning local galleries and installations, and delicious food & drinks. Ideal base to access cycling trails, parks and gardens.

19/05/2022

Quorn wins!! And deservedly so. Our council have been very busy around town making it safer, neater and providing funds towards special project like the Native Food Garden walk.
Well done everyone!!

The winner of Tiny Tourism Town is... QUORN!

Quorn, in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, is embracing tourism as its fastest-growing industry.

Home to the award-winning Pichi Richi Railway and Quorn Silo Light Show our Tiny Town winner offers accommodation options, access to numerous historic and nature tourism activities, and a rapidly developing events calendar.

Congratulations Quorn!

📸: Quorn Silo Light Show

01/04/2022

A beautiful Flinders Ranges day! Out and about showing friends staying for a couple of nights.
Did the tour loop , Warren's Gorge, Probys Grave, Kanyaka Ruins, Jeff Morgan's Gallery and Flinders Food Co for lunch!
Love the Flinders 💚💚

11/02/2022

Some general information about our beautiful but fragile landscape and looking after it.

I bet you are planning that Flinders and Outback getaway right now.

The Arid landscapes are incredibly fragile. They support a wide range of truly unique and amazing plants and animals.

Every step off the path and every wheel off the track will have a lasting impact.

So, remember to learn about being a responsible visitor, follow the Aussie Travel Code, come prepared and stay on track. Please keep it clean and respect the Outback.

Businesses and communities look forward to seeing people enjoying the Flinders Ranges and Outback this year, in a responsible way.

Come explore what this great state has in the Far North.

Remember to

South Australian Tourism Commission South Australia Australia.com Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA

01/01/2022

To all our friends, family, staff and all of the wonderful guests we have welcomed (and those we will meet in the coming year), have a wonderful New Year and may 2022 be bright, happy ,healthy and safe.

21/10/2021

Welcome to Quorn!
Flinders Gin, made right here in Quorn.

We are Flinders Gin, a local small batch distillery based in Quorn South Australia. With every bottle hand poured and quality assured we'd love to share with you the local flavours forged in the Flinders Ranges.

www.flindersgin.com.au

23/08/2021

One destination, three distinct regions. The majestic Flinders Ranges and iconic outback have long attracted people looking for outback adventure, activities, a

01/02/2021

Its time to start planning that road trip for 2021.

Pack up the 4WD with the family and head into the Flinders Ranges and Outback.

With all the rain over the last few months there is a nice hint of green across the region, getting in the car for that road trip is a must.
Memories made with family last a life time.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Come enjoy the Calm, peaceful Flinders Ranges.

Remember when planning that trip away to phone ahead and book your accommodation, stay on tracks, keep it clean and respect the Outback. Aussie Travel Code

South Australia Australia.com 🚗👨‍👩‍👧

03/11/2020

Wow!
We love it when guests let us know they are happy with their stay, and are we are very pleased to have their pets stay too....
We certainly don't expect to be thanked so beautifully though!
Thankyou so much Joan!

Thankyou Joan!

02/10/2020

Another way to enjoy the light show!

Exciting news the Quorn Silo Light Show has its own FM radio band, and you can tune into this from Railway Terrace and anywhere in line of sight. Best sound will still be from within the railway yards, but now you can see and hear from further away while sitting in the comfort of your car.
Quorn Silo Light Show 87.6 FM.