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New RFDS William Creek Community Health Service!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT extends its sincere thanks for your exceptional support of the new RFDS William Creek Community Health Service.

 

We were delighted to join many of you – local community members, as well as our valued government and project partners – in celebrating the opening last week.

 

Please click here or below to watch video highlights from the day.

The William Creek Community Health Service features an Australian-first model of virtual emergency care, making hospital-grade medical consultation, diagnosis and treatment immediately accessible on location – at any time of day and without any health professionals in …

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Glamping tent construction has begun!

William Creek has started construction on five brand new glamping tents this June. Stay tuned for more details!

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New 24hr Fuel Bowser arrives at William Creek Hotel!

February 2021: New 24-HR Fuel bowser arrives at William Creek!

Another improvement arrives at William Creek that will make the travelling public even happier, access to 24-hour fuel.

Installation and preparations have been ongoing and on February 24th the final installment was completed.

Vehicles travelling along the Oodnadatta track in outback South Australia will benefit from this facility.

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William Creek 3rd Annual Outback Fly-in - a huge success!

Last weekend 4th September - 6th September 2020 saw William Creek hold their Third Annual Outback Fly-in. With over 200 people attending over the whole weekend & 38 aircraft, it was a huge success! 

It was great to see all the South Australians make the trip up to support our Outback Communities & get involved in all the weekends events. 

Activities included CASA & Ozrunways seminars, Pub Trivia, a town tour, dog races, paper plane competitions & of course live music by Sarah Straschko, Acoustic Juice & John Schumann.

A huge effort put in by the Wrightsair team and the …

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Flood Waters Reach Lake Eyre!

The parched landscape of outback South Australia is being rejuvenated by floodwaters that are now beginning to trickle into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Floodwaters from north Queensland have travelled about 1,000 kilometres to reach the ephemeral water source via the Channel Country.

William Creek charter pilot Trevor Wright said the speed and volume of the water had been greater than expected. He said water had started to go into the northern end of the lake after filling Goyder Lagoon closer to Queensland.

He said pelicans and black ducks were already arriving in the area, along with boaties keen to make the …

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Brand New Website Launch!

The William Creek Hotel is excited to announce the launch of their brand new website on 15th March 2019!

With lots of new information and photos including a newsletter sign up and events section, make sure you check it out at www.williamcreekhotel.com.

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Dalhousie Springs Top Swim Spots in Australia

Dalhousie Springs located in Witjara National Park is a thermal oasis in the middle of the South Australian Outback, accessible by scenic flight from William Creek. 

Contact Wrightsair to enquire about flights to this amazing outback thermal springs destination.

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Top 20 Wonders of Australia Nomination

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre has been nominated in the Top 20 Wonders of Australia by Experience Oz. Fingers crossed for the announcement!

Contact Wrightsair to book your scenic flight over this spectacular sight.

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2018 SA Tourism Awards Finalist!

William Creek Hotel is very proud to be a finalist in the 2018 South Australian Tourism Awards for Standard Accommodation!

The winners will be announced at the awards in Adelaide on Friday 9 November 2018.

Book your stay at the iconic William Creek Hotel now.

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The Country Hour Broadcasts Live from the William Creek Hotel

The ABC Country Hour broadcast live from the verandah of the William Creek Hotel on Thursday 5 July 2018. The broadcast discussed Lake Eyre, tourism in Outback South Australia, nearby Anna Creek Station, and much much more.

Interviewed by the ABC Team was Trevor Wright, Owner of the William Creek Hotel and Wrightsair.

LISTEN TO THE FULL BROADCAST

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