
Hotels in Orroroo, South Australia
Find out more about Orroroo and surrounding areas in the Flinders and Gammon Ranges (SA) Pub Trail
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel Officially opened in 1880 but known to have existed earlier. large Dining Room Bar, Pool Room Two 3.5 star motel rooms 4 very good standard hotel rooms for Public accommodation.
Orroroo Hotel
Orroroo Hotel Officially opened in 1877.
Information on Orroroo, SA 5431

Orroroo is a historic rural town in South Australia's Mid North region, approximately 270 kilometers north of Adelaide at the southern edge of the Flinders Ranges. The town features a picturesque main street lined with shop facades dating back to the 1870s. At the 2016 census, Orroroo had a population of 610.
The town is situated near Goyder's Line, which marks the boundary of reliable agricultural land. Popular attractions include Magnetic Hill, an optical illusion where cars appear to roll uphill, and walking trails along Pekina Creek featuring a Giant Gum Tree, Aboriginal carvings, and 19th-century rock poetry.
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Orroroo is located approximately three hours' drive north of Adelaide and one hour east of Port Augusta, intersecting two major transport routes. The RM Williams Way (route B80) runs south-north connecting Clare to Hawker, while route B56 runs west-east connecting Port Augusta to Broken Hill.
The region also has access to rail networks for goods transport, though passenger services no longer operate.
- Morchard (9km)
- Booleroo Centre (30km)
- Peterborough (34km)
- Melrose (41km)
- Oodla Wirra (45km)
- Wirrabara (46km)
- Caltowie (51km)
- Jamestown (53km)


