Leigh Creek Outback Resort

Leigh Creek Outback Resort Leigh Creek Outback Resort is a gem located on Explorer’s Way, SA. The resort has access to an Oly The entire old town was auctioned off.

The township of Leigh Creek is located 567km North of Adelaide, approximately a 6 hour drive from the CBD. Situated on the edge of the Northern Flinders Ranges, Leigh Creek is the perfect destination for visitors seeking a variety of activities and experiences! It has been developed as a new township because the original settlement at Leigh Creek, located 13 km north of the present site, happened

to be under the coal seam. In 1977 the new town site was chosen and by 1980 the first houses were occupied. Such is the economic imperative which drives this community. It is a modern township with a series of neat modern roads and small, attractive plots of land on which standard modern houses had been built to house the workers and their families who previously provided the labour force for the huge Leigh Creek open cut coal mine which exists 22 km north of the town. The Leigh Creek area was first settled by Harry Leigh (after whom the town and creek are named) in 1856. Coal was discovered in 1888 and small quantities were mined, but it wasn't until the 1943 that the fields were commercially exploited. By 1986 100 million cubic metres of overburden had been removed from the mine site. The reasons for the late development of the mines are twofold. Early mining was thwarted by mine shafts being filled with water which made mining nearly impossible. The development in 1943 was a result of South Australia's total dependence on New South Wales for its coal supply. Thomas Playford, the SA Premier at the time, argued that the state needed to be self-supporting in energy. Most of the coal now goes to Port Augusta where it is used to fuel the power station. The Leigh Creek Outback Resort, formally the Leigh Creek Tavern, is now under management by 1834 Hotels and is being developed into an iconic regional tourism location.

07/06/2026
24/05/2026

We're OPEN for season 2026.

Come and visit Farina, look around the site and try some of our bread and other bakery treats.

Open every day 8-30am to 3-30pm until Sunday 19th July 2026.

Found this key outside The Tavern.Please collect it from reception if it belongs to you.Thanks
21/05/2026

Found this key outside The Tavern.
Please collect it from reception if it belongs to you.
Thanks

HOUSEKEEPER – 1 POSITION ONLYCount towards 88 daysLeigh Creek Outback Resort is looking for a reliable Housekeeper to j...
02/05/2026

HOUSEKEEPER – 1 POSITION ONLY
Count towards 88 days

Leigh Creek Outback Resort is looking for a reliable Housekeeper to join our team in the beautiful Northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is hardworking, honest, and happy to live and work in a regional location.

Position Details:
📍 Location: Leigh Creek Outback Resort, SA 5731
🧹 Position: Housekeeper
⏰ Casual role
📆 Minimum 6-month commitment required
✅ Only 1 position available
🚀 Immediate start available

Duties include:
• Cleaning motel rooms and cabins
• Making beds and changing linen
• Cleaning bathrooms and common areas
• Restocking room supplies
• General housekeeping duties

We are looking for someone who:
• Has housekeeping or cleaning experience
• Is reliable and punctual
• Has good attention to detail
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to commit for at least 6 months

To apply, please send your resume to:
📧 mailto:[email protected]

Leigh Creek Outback Resort
Northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Spend ANZAC Day with us at Leigh Creek Outback Resort. We’re open on 25 April with 10% off bar drinks and food. Lest We ...
23/04/2026

Spend ANZAC Day with us at Leigh Creek Outback Resort. We’re open on 25 April with 10% off bar drinks and food. Lest We Forget.

19/04/2026

Sun’s getting low, prices are lower 🍻
Happy Hour every day 3–5 PM at the Leigh Creek Outback Resort. Come thirsty.

Address

25 Black Oak Drive
Leigh Creek, SA
5731

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+61886752025

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