Mount Ive Station
Mount Ive Station is a remote outback campsite nestled in the Gawler Ranges of South Australia, approximately 200 kilometers from Port Augusta, offering a diverse range of accommodation options from unpowered and powered camping to self-contained huts, stone rooms, and historic shearer's quarters. The property provides comprehensive facilities including shared kitchen and BBQ areas with gazebos, a recreational room with games and books, and an on-site bar serving beverages, snacks, and fuel. Free Starlink WiFi is available for all guests, and the station is equipped with hot showers and flushing toilets across accommodation types. Mount Ive is particularly renowned for exceptional bird watching opportunities, hosting endemic species including the Short-tailed Grasswren, and serves as a strategic base for scenic 4x4 and walking tracks, direct access to Lake Gairdner National Park with its distinctive white salt lake, and exploration of geological landmarks like the historic Embankment and Organ Pipes formations. Visitors can arrange track passes for various routes across the property, and the station welcomes pets that are kept restrained at all times. (via official site)
- WiFi
- Showers
- Kitchen
- BBQ
- Bar
- Recreation room
- Fuel
- Starlink
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Mount Ive Station’s official website (AUD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Powered Camping | AUD 40 per night |
| Unpowered Camping | AUD 15 per person/night |
| Shearer's Quarters Room — up to 2 guests | AUD 80 per night |
| Stone Rooms — from | AUD 110 per night |
| En-Suite Donga | AUD 145 per night |
| Little Stone Hut — 2-night minimum | AUD 180 per night |
| Hut 2 — 2-night minimum | AUD 190 per night |
| Hut 1 — 2-night minimum | AUD 200 per night |
| Lake Gairdner Track | AUD 45 per vehicle |
| All Tracks Pass — valid for stay duration | AUD 90 per vehicle |
| Linen Hire (Shearer's Quarters) | AUD 25 per bed |
Key facts
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Location
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What’s nearby
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🛒 Amenities & services
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Mount Ive Station.
Can I access the station in a 2WD vehicle?
Most of the time yes, via good condition dirt roads. The Lake Gairdner track is accessible to 2WD vehicles, but visitors should confirm conditions after rain as wet weather may affect access.
What food services are available?
The station does not serve cooked meals. Guests must bring their own food. Frozen pies and ready meals are available in the kiosk freezer, and fuel, soft drinks, ice, ice cream, beer, spirits, and wine are also sold.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome if kept restrained at all times. Owners must clean up after their animals. Free secure dog runs are available while guests visit national parks.
What payment methods are accepted?
EFTPOS (Visa/Mastercard) and cash are accepted upon arrival. Cash is recommended as backup in this remote area.
What facilities are available for camping guests?
Camping guests have access to hot showers and flushing toilets, communal kitchen facilities including ovens, stoves, air fryers, and basic appliances, and multiple BBQ areas (communal fire pit, stone gazebo, and enclosed BBQ room). Bush camps are self-contained and do not have access to these facilities.
When is Mount Ive Station open?
Mount Ive Station is open year-round.
What languages are spoken at Mount Ive Station?
Staff at Mount Ive Station speak English.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Mount Ive Station.
- Waltumba Campground · http://www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/aridlands/home
- Kolah Hut Camping Area