Home to Bundaleer Wines cellar door & southern sister of the Prairie Hotel, Parachilna
In the historic town of Melrose, only 3 hours north of Adelaide, in the Southern Flinders Ranges
Our restaurant/cafe has a focus on regional produce, great coffee and fabulous cakes and desserts
Enjoy cellar door tastings of award winning Bundaleer Wines
Stay in boutique hotel accommodation, quirky trucks or family rooms, all recently renovated
Explore the region on the latest bike trails, walking trails or 4 wheel drive
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Stay a few days and enjoy the historic town of Melrose….
Excellent bike trails
Melrose is the centre of bike riding in the Flinders Ranges. There are many trails in and around Melrose from easy to difficult, ride out to the showgrounds (easy) or tackle Mount Remarkable(difficult!!) Bike hire from Over The Edge Sports. Guided rides available if booked in advance
Mt Remarkable National Park Walking Trails
Walk one thousand miles or walk to the pub or hike Mount Remarkable or take a shorter walk to Cathedral Rock or walk around town and look at all the beautiful historic buildings. Melrose is at the foot of Mt Remarkable National Park, the Heysen trail runs right through town
National Trust Museum
An excellent museum right in the heart of Melrose, beautiful grounds and excellent tours, definitely worth a visit
Bundaleer Wine Tasting at the North Star Hotel Cellar Door
Have you tried the Southern Flinders Ranges own award winning wines? Also try Bartagunyah Wines Cellar Door, Remarkable View at Murraytown and Blesings Garden
Petanque/Bocce/Boules challenge
Play it in the carpark, in the long grass, on the verandah, even in the mud if you can find it.
Tennis Courts
We have tennis racquets and balls for guests at no charge. Public tennis courts are a 3 minute walk away.
Day trip to the Prairie Hotel, Parachilna
Our famous sister hotel is only 2 hours drive through the scenic Flinders Ranges, try their famous “Feral Mixed Grill”
Jacka Room dinner at the North Star Hotel
For small groups a special dinner in our beautifully renovated private dining room is a memorable occasion.
Art Gallery
Throughout the hotel we have a changing display of art from both regional artists and further afield, most of it is for sale, so you can take home a permanent memento of your Flinders Ranges adventure.
Call the South Australian Tourism Commission and ask for a copy of the Flinders Ranges guide or visit www.southaustralia.com and order online.
This book has plenty of information about events, activities and facilities in the region.
