Food and Drink
The range of cuisine and produce on offer is almost as vast as the region itself. The rugged, majestic landscapes of Flinders Ranges and Outback are abundant with diverse produce, from native plants and game to premium farmers. The kitchens in the lodges, pubs, cafes and restaurants across the region are full of creative producers who offer many tantalising ways to enjoy the full range of delicious meals.
Artisan products, bush tucker, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, and award-winning wines are all on offer, along with a plethora of eating-out options from fine dining or iconic pub grub to rustic cafés or bush picnics.
Historic pubs abound and are iconic in regional and outback towns. Famed for its cuisine, The Prairie Hotel in Parachilna is perhaps the only place where you can feel comfortable dining on Australia’s Coat of Arms. The Feral Mixed Grill (FMG) of camel sausage, emu mignon and kangaroo fillet is legendary. Enjoy it with a glass of Fargher Larger. For another unique Aussie dining experience, try a smoked kangaroo or emu mettwurst pizza in Coober Pedy.
If fine dining is more your thing, the Woolshed at Rawnsley Park is hard to go past. For great modern pub cuisine with generous serves, the Innamincka Hotel is just the ticket. If you want to kick back with a sweet treat, South Australia’s favourite ice cream, Golden North, is located in Laura.
For those wanting to hit the produce trail, orchards and organic fruit and veggies, as well as artisan products like olive oil, cured and smoked kangaroo meats, dried fruits, baked goods, and a whole lot more are available at farm gates or various farmers' markets dotted throughout the Flinders and Outback.
Take home some award-winning wine
The Southern Flinders Ranges is steadily gaining a reputation as a wine region of note.
Bush tucker time
Not surprisingly, the food is a little different on the menus out here. Contemporary food gets a significant infusion of Australiana; kangaroo, camel, goat, and emu combine with bush tucker favourites like quandongs, saltbush, wattleseeds, bush tomatoes, lemon myrtle, pepper berries, and more to create mouth-watering delicacies throughout the region.
