Hotels in Stirling North, South Australia
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Travellers Rest Hotel
Travellers Rest Hotel The hotel was established in 1858.
Information on Stirling North, SA 5710
Stirling North is a small service town located at the foot of the Flinders Ranges, about 8 kilometers from Port Augusta. Once known as Minchins Wells and formerly a significant railway hub, it now serves as a convenient stop for travelers at the junction of the Augusta Highway and Flinders Ranges Way.
The town offers essential services including accommodation, fuel, food shops, and a general store. Stirling North is on the historic Pichi Richi train route between Quorn and Port Augusta, making it an ideal base for exploring the Flinders Ranges region.
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Stirling North is easily accessible by road, situated at the junction of the northbound Augusta Highway and the eastbound Flinders Ranges Way, making it a popular service stop for travelers. A weekday local bus service operates between Port Augusta city centre and Stirling North.
The town is also connected to the historic Pichi Richi Railway, which runs tourist trains between Quorn and Port Augusta. The location is approximately 3 hours north of Adelaide by car.
- Port Augusta (7km)
- Quorn (27km)
- Wilmington (28km)
- Melrose (47km)