Holowiliena Station

Holowiliena Station Historic Flinders Ranges sheep station, in the family since 1852. As seen on ABC TV's "Restoration Australia”. Country hospitality guaranteed. Phone to enquire.

Now open for pre-booked tours, fully guided by family members with local knowledge and genuine experience of station life. Bed & Breakfast accommodation, camping and Shearers Quarters available for hire.

29/08/2026

Suns out, scales out! A cracker of a day to get some sunshine ☀️

It’s been a while since our last lot of sheep work, and lots of rain since shearing time in March, so it was an absolute...
22/08/2026

It’s been a while since our last lot of sheep work, and lots of rain since shearing time in March, so it was an absolute joy to be back in the sheep yards this week.

This year is different to the dry years we’ve become accustomed to: we’ve been mustering between rainy days, dodging obstacles in long grass, timing yard work around dry ground, and the ultimate result being the sheep look so good at the moment. So good. It’s a special kind of joy to see our animals and our country looking like they do.

12/08/2026

After 3 inches of rain on the weekend, the creeks are still flowing beautiful clear water at Holowiliena Station.

Fifth-generation owners Luke and Frances Frahn have never seen the country looking so good!

2026 will be a year to remember, for the rain, the greenery, and the wildflowers, which are starting now. The Flinders Ranges and outback is THE place to be this Spring!

🌧️ 🌸🌱🌼🌱🌸🌱🌼🌱🌸 🌧️

Location: Holowiliena Station
East of Cradock in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges.

A heritage sheep station proudly growing merino wool. The only pastoral lease still held by descendants of the original lessees.

www.holowilienastation.com

Look who popped up and surprised us! Well, it was Daddy Emu who was the bigger surprise, jumping out of nowhere as Luke ...
09/08/2026

Look who popped up and surprised us! Well, it was Daddy Emu who was the bigger surprise, jumping out of nowhere as Luke passed on his bike, and stood guard while Luke took a quick photo.

The outback is hitting a time of abundance. The baby animals are hatching. The wildflowers have started blooming, and are going to be everywhere once it warms up. Our creeks are still running.

Bring. It. On!

09/08/2026

We can’t believe our luck! We’ve had a wonderful 45mm rain. This rain puts us just over 400mm for 2026.

The Homestead creek (pictured here) has been flowing gently since March, and looked like it was going to slow down soon. This morning, a little flood of clear water has washed it out, and upped the flow again.

Location: Holowiliena Station, east of Cradock, Flinders Ranges, outback SA

23/07/2026

Thanks to recent guest Jodie for this fabulous video of their school holiday visit.

We walked down a normally-dry creek, currently flowing good water, waterfalls included!

How special to share Holowiliena while it looks so good 😊

Rain update: 10mm rain overnight. The creeks didn’t run this time, but there’s still plenty of clear water lying along t...
18/06/2026

Rain update: 10mm rain overnight. The creeks didn’t run this time, but there’s still plenty of clear water lying along the homestead creeks. Too cold for swimming for most of us. It doesn’t seem to worry our sheep dogs though… Our collie Nulla loves a dip, and shaking herself off all over us 😂

Location: Holowiliena Station, east of Cradock in the Flinders Ranges, outback South Australia.

11/06/2026

Spotted at Holowiliena Station: Lots and lots of bush chooks!

After 300+mm of rain for 2026 so far, the emus are mobbed up and cruising around. With a few sunny days this week and more rain forecast next week, the country is looking sensational!

Holowiliena Station is on the eastern edge of the Flinders Ranges, in outback South Australia. Descendants of the original lessees are still living on the station, with its heritage buildings (dating back to 1855!) featured on ABC TV’s Restoration Australia.

For more information: www.holowilienastation.com

We can’t believe our luck today. There was another 20mm rain last night, and the homestead creeks ran beautiful clear wa...
27/05/2026

We can’t believe our luck today. There was another 20mm rain last night, and the homestead creeks ran beautiful clear water. It’s a glorious sunny afternoon and we can almost hear the grass growing.

Rainfall total at Holowiliena Station for 2026 (to Wednesday 27 May): 299mm

Location: East of Cradock in the Flinders Ranges, outback South Australia.

Since 2020, Holowiliena Station has been a proud member of Station Stays SA. This organisation has been a marvellous par...
26/05/2026

Since 2020, Holowiliena Station has been a proud member of Station Stays SA. This organisation has been a marvellous partner in our adventures, a network providing encouragement and support, and members whose generous sharing is warmly appreciated. Thankyou, Station Stays SA.

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Cradock, SA
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