• Thanks to the assistance of University Students and Conservation Volunteers Australia we now have 3 marked walking trails on our property.

Experience life in the Outback. This 4.4km return trail walks you through various practices such as solar energy, natures ecosystem and fantastic views of the Station.

Wonder at the natural beauty of the Flinders Ranges. This 8km return trail passes through different vegetation communities, aboriginal petroglyphs, vital water springs and spectacular scenery

Combine the above 2 walks for a 12km one way walk.

An alternative 5.5km one way walk to experience the fantastic views from such a great advantage point.

• We have had a visit from WA Hyfield Jaloran Stud Master with the new WA sales rep along with SA rep
• Filled in all the old wells on the property for Public Liability purposes.
• Major culls of stock have been carried out and we have started on a precision breeding program
• Watch for articles in October issue of Australian Geographic and mid September BMW Magazine New Zealand. See page 2 of the latest SA Flinders Ranges and Outback Guide for a fantastic view of the scenery on Mt Caernarvon and on Page 81the Outback Jackaroo - our son, Christopher.

Skytrek Willow Springs Station is a proud Silver Medal recipient in the 2006 SA Tourism Awards in the "Adventure Tourism" category.

The SA Tourism Awards are presented annually to recognise and promote excellence in the tourism industry. Silver medals are presented to entries of a high standard.

The 1940’s and 1960’s buildings are now renovated to accommodate up to 32 persons following 12 weeks of intensive work by builders, electricians and painters.

 For those having stayed at the Shearer’s Quarters before the two buildings are now joined together and have 11 bedrooms, 6 showers, a laundry, an extended kitchen and a new common room that opens out onto a decked pergola. These buildings are a wonderful place for families, specialty groups, schools, colleges or just a group of friends to base themselves to visit the spectacular Flinders Ranges or simply to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Willow Springs Station.

Our grateful thanks to South Australian Tourism Commission for their Tourism Development Grant that supported this project.

• Are you burning their homes to warm yours?
• Evidence suggests that at least 20 bird species are threatened by firewood collection and other species are affected by the removal of dead wood, including mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians.
• Firewood collection impacts on soil by removing the nutrients that keep it healthy - many species of invertebrates and fungi live on dead wood and help turn it into these nutrients.

• Deepest Sympathy to Tim Creasy and family, regular customers to the Overseer's Cottage, on the recent death of his father, Max.  This family are great lovers of the Flinders Ranges.

July 2004

• Completion of "Campsite and Amenities Block" project funded by South Australian Tourism Development Fund

• Congratulations to Elizabeth and Ian Moody from Maitland who were married at Willow Springs on 8 May 2004. The ceremony was held at The Spring and the reception held in the woolshed. All catering was capably provided by members of the Hawker Community Sports Centre catering staff and helpers.

• Best wishes to Callum and his new wife for the future. Callum celebrated his "buck's party" at Willow Springs on the May long weekend. Two of the guests arrived by helicopter.

• 50 years celebration! Congratulations to Rick Burge of Gawler who celebrated with guests at Willow Springs.

• Solar pump for domestic water complements solar power at Willow Springs