• Comments From the Guest Book

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• 9/1/10
  
  We had a pleasant stay.
  Kerry, Gail, Silve,  QLD
   

• 31/12/09
  
  Enjoyed our stay. Happy New Year to you!
  Rod & Jane Gordon
   

• 24/11/09
  
  Quiet and beautiful, two good days. Thanks.
  M.& Mmme Thiriat, France
   

• 14/11/09
  
  We enjoyed the great location, stark scenery and the nice clean cottage.
  The heat wave was a bit hard to take for us ..
  Michael & Ruth, Adelaide
   

• 3/11/09
  
  Quiet and beautiful town. Your cottage is neat and tidy and fully equipped. We are greatly impressed.
  Thanks for your work. God bless you all!
  Nerissa Wong fr. Adelaide, Allan & Kaire Wong Fr. Hong Kong
   

• 26/10/09
  
  From the Dandenong Ranges to the Darling Range, our stay in the Flinders Ranges has been brilliant.
  The accommodation has been exactly as we prefer.
  Peter & Mary Kepert, Perth

• 20/10/09
  
  We were very comfortable here and especially enjoyed the quietness.
  This is a beautiful part of Australia.
  Al & Karen Lehmann, Victoria, BC. Canada
   

• 18/10/09
  
  Beautiful spot, lovely cottage - really relaxing - (Flies out of control)
  Shirley, Paul, Jean & Clem - Ireland & Adelaide.
   

• 17/10/09
  
  Lovely stay - the scenery is beautiful.
  Hope to be back one day.
  Pauline & Ian Sinclair & family, North Island New Zealand.
   

• 12 - 14/10/09
  
  We had a lovely visit to this beautiful area and now travel further North. Windana is excellent &
  hospitable place - thanks to Pat & Keith.
  Allan & Janet, Di & John. Sorrento & Melbourne, Victoria
   

• 9/10//2009
  
  From our Finnish visitors, a cryptic compliment about the imposing landscape and views, (I think).
  

• 9/10/09
  
  A beautiful spot - fantastic views. So quiet and peaceful. Thank you for a
  lovely 2 days. Will stay longer next time.
  
  Kay & Doug Allman, Bridgewater SA
   

• 5/10/2009
  
  Thank you for all your thoughtfulness in providing everything needed for our few days
  in Hawker ....... We have enjoyed our stay and will be back to explore more of what the
  countryside has to offer.
  
  Rosey and Phill Headon & grandsons Ryan & Liam, Woodcroft SA
   

• 4/10/2009
  
  4 days of peace and quiet. A wonderful base from which to explore and have adventures.
  The cottage is cozy & comfy & we will tell others about you. Thanks-
  
  The Jarvis family, Adelaide.
   

• 28/9/2009
  
  The cottages are very comfortable, we had a very relaxing couple of days up here, & went
  out to Wilpena Pound, which we thought were awesome. Thank you for providing this
  lovely base.
  
  Sue & Roger Green, Nairne SA
   

• 27/9/2009
  
  Had a wonderful weekend! The units were beautifully presented with everything that
  could be needed. Will definitely recommend to everyone we know. We will certainly
  come back again.
  
  Thanks heaps. Michelle and Andrew Bellman, Woodside SA
  
   

• (Both Cottages privately booked for three months. until September 09)
  
   

• 31/4/09
  
  A very enjouable 4 day stay in a well appointed unit. Would have no hesitation in
  recommending accommodation to others visiting this unique location.
  
  H & G Mann, L & L Aghan
   

• 13/4/2009
  
  Loved the cottage immensley. Lots to do and see, a pity there was no running creek
  beds and the poor trees even looked a bit dusty. Went to Beltana - my old
  all girls school camping trips really enjoyed seeing that. Went to the
  Old Ghan Restaurant Hawker for tea - nice atmospher, plenty on plate.
  Would come back to Windana again. Sunsets are worth seeing.
  
  Trude & George
   

• 9/4/09 - 13/4/09
  
  we had a lovely stay in Windana. Peace, quiet and views! ...
  We recommend Derek's 4WD tour. He has lots of local knowledge,
  enthralled us with his stories of the place and its geological formations,
  We will never forget the salt bush berries, bush banana etc.
  Hope to come back again
  
  Bu, Rob and Emily
   

• 8/4/09
  
  "Despite cold wind and chill
  we never lost our will
  BBQ with cheeks quite rosy
  Inside we were all so cosy.
  Next time will allow the time
  To walk the local hill tops,
  write more Rhyme!"
  
  Much appreciated, worthy of recommendation, presented
  so well, hopefully will return.
  
  The Deers of Adelaide and Nicole of Germany
   

• 31/3/09
  
  We had a very pleasant stay here for 5 days. The views are wonderful of Wilpena Pound
  and the desert colours are brilliant. The cottage was very well set up for a comfortable stay
  and we would recommend it to others coming this way.
  We hope to be back one day!
  
  Lesley and Brian Oakes
   

• 14-22/11
  
  We stayed a week but every day was an adventure!
  
  Natasha, Darwin NT
   

• 3/11 - 8/11
  
  Windana Cottages have been a great stay and an easy starting point for numerous day trips.
  Though we had a lot of rain ...this is a wonderful Cottage in a great setting! Wish we had more time
  to see the Flinders in the sun. Thanks for having us.
  
  Astrid and Jack Mols, The Netherlands.
   

• 22/10/08
  
  A wonderful stay in wonderful country with delightful cottages and special views.
  
  Ruth and Robert,  Melbourne
   

• 4-11 Oct 2008
  
  We have loved being in the Flinders! So much to see and do! God's glory shines
  through his creation. The Panorama* is just amazing! Staying here has been perfect - out
  hiking & exploring through the day - back to peace and quiet in the late afternoon. Dinner outside
  looking at that gorgeous view! Thank you for your hospitality!
  
  Otto, Jenny & Christy, Aberfoyle Park SA
  *Jeff Morgan's Panorama Hawker SA
   

• 13/10/08
  
  The Unit No2 was occupied by two bloody Germans for a week. It's such a unique place here
  with magnificent views around the ranges. We walked a lot places here and stay in well comfort
  at the cottage. Thank you to our hosts - we tell others in Germany to settle down here.
  
  Uschi and Roland Kurth, Mossingen near Stuttgart, South Germany
   

• 16th - 20th Sept
  
  A perfect place to stay whilst visiting the Flinders Ranges.
  Thank you Pat and Keith.
  
  Dona and Gavin, Middleton SA
   

• 10/09/08
  
  Lovely cottage, thanks, great base to explore from.
  Moralana a comfortable trip, very enjoyable.
  
  Joan and John, Morabbin
   

• 7-12 Sept 08
  
  "Shadows fall across the distant mountain
  Morning sunrise, new day dawns
  stillness fills the cool air.
  Gentle breeze across my face
  Scattered clouds let blue sky in
  Distant traveller, dusty clouds leaves behind
  Gathered nature huddles close
  Protection from the elements exposed
  Magpie song breaks through
  Distant trails will see me to
  a new place discovered in gentle time
  Windana dreaming peace shall find." Gen
  
  Thank you for a wonderful place to rest and re-energise after a day exploring.
  
  Gennaro and Anne Mannella, Gawler Belt.
   

• 29/8/08 - 31/8/08
  
  Pat & Keith, Had a lovely rest, your unit is perfect. Lovely rain we brought you..
  
  Regards, Pat & Malcom Littley,  Back Valley SA
   

• 27/08/08
  
  The cottage and surrounds - peace'n'quiet, superb view etc is just what we needed.
  And it is so central to everything! :)
  Great to have a real coffee!
  
  Chris and Jeff - Port Lincoln SA
   

• From our French visitors August 2008:
  

• 14/8/08
  
  We very much enjoyed our stay here. The views are wonderful.
  This house is nice --From Sophie Mols Brisbane QLD
  Especially the walks we walked. Helen Mols
   

• 14/8/08
  
  An excellent cottage to explore the ranges. Walked Mt Ohlssen, St Mary's Peak
  & Rawnsley Bluff, explored the Gorges.
  
  Colin and Heather, Sydney
  P.S> Only need a 2WD!
   

• 1st July to 1st August 2008
  
  Thank you, Pat and Keith, for providing such a wonderful place; looking forward to a much longer stay next year.
  
  Axel
   

•  15/6/08
  
  Enjoyed our stay at "Windana" and exploring the area. Thanks for so promptly replacing the electric blanket.
  The plunger coffee was a great extra. Best wishes for the future and God Bless.
  
  Ross & Gloria - Brisbane QLD
  P.S. Derek's 4WD Tour was well worth doing and a very enjoyable day.
   

• 8/4/08
  
  Very nice views and sunset, clean and easy to manage ... Lovely facilities hope to come again.
  Bernard, Patricia & Eileen
   

• 20-24th March 2008

        Fantastic stay - thank you so much Pat providing a much needed breakaway from the city
        - very tranquil, quiet and friendly - nowhere else would the local shop owner (Teagues)
        ring around half the town to find someone prepared to give me a baby bottle teat. Hawker is a well kept secret.
        and "Windana"  the prize jewel. We'll be recommending it to friends & family.
        Luke & Levi (12 weeks) Mosley & Lisa  Jamieson, Adelaide

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• 7/12/07

Very nice place, great views, lots of birds and very quiet.

We loved our stay! Rene & Monique, Arnhem, Holland
 

• 16/11/07

  Terrific, restful and scenic outback location - ideal for a working holiday.

  Dr. James Kasauskas, Aldgate S.A.

   

• 25/10/07

  (The) three of us liked it at Windana, everything was nice and clean

  & in place. I had good reason to come here, my Pioneer relatives came here

  around 1870, good to see the town of Hawker. Janet Young (nee Ward) SA
   

• 22/10/07

  We really enjoyed our stay at Windana and the Flinders. We'll be back when

  we have more time. A great place.  Terry & Yvonne Ward, Wagga Wagga
   

• 12/10/07

We came, we saw, we stayed awhile

We loved the peace and quiet

We walked and drove and looked by day

We ate and drank by night! 

The hills and ranges all around,

The starlit night-time skies

All added to our pleasure here

(But not the bloody flies!)

The beds were soft, the water sweet

The barbeques A1

We had a great time staying here

Our thanks to you! well done!

Many thanks from Jan Bruce & Aden Porter (Adelaide)

& James Sullivan (Adel)

Proprietors Note: Aahh ... you have met the friendly Flinders Flies

                                We  have asked them to leave, and they do at night

                                But Spring is their favourite season...... Sorry!

• October 07

  Great location & a great place to stay. Thanks for

  everything, the cottages were spotless! Great view.

  Graham, Anne, Hannah & Ashliegh, Adelaide
   

• 7/10/06

  Many thanks Pat for providing such wonderful and

  comfortable accommodation. We wanted for nothing.

  One of the undiscovered gems of the Flinders Ranges!

  We will return!!

  Tony, Karina, Elise &Ethan, Manningham SA

  AND .....

  I really enjoyed it here! This is the real outback!

  I enjoyed the animals & plants! I saw a kangaroo

  with a joey! So cute!

  I will come back! I hope I do!

  p.s. I like chipmonks!

  YElise, Manningham SA
   

• 7/10/07

  We had a very relaxing and scenic stay at these cottages.

  The view was something that made it worthwhile to wake up

  in the morning! Thank you for everything!

  Stephanie, Pina, Frank, James Palmieri, Adelaide
   

• 2/10/07 - 4/10/07

  I have had a great time here. The Units are very nice, the beds are nice and soft

  and the view out the window is great.

  Loved the stay, from Hanna McFarlane  Aged 9, Adelaide.

  AND ....

  I am enjoying my stay here. Everything is very beautiful and

  clean / tidy. Had fun playing the games. The bed is very comfortable.

  Can't wait to come again!  Kaite, 12 years old, S.A.
   

• 28/9/07 - 1/10/07

  Just what we needed! A fantastic place for a restful break.

  We will be back J  Thank you both very much.

  Kind regards, Adam & Tanya Venning, Adelaide.

   

• 23/9/07 (Units 1 & 2)

  Really enjoyed or stay - the units are lovely and

  the views are spectacular. We'll stay here again when we're

  next in the Flinders!

  Mel, Steph, Sarah, Margot, Lestee & Bek, Adelaide

   

• 16/9/07 - 20/9/07

   Lovely setting. Nice to see regeneration of indigenous

  flora on the home paddock, which sets off views to the central

  ranges. Thoroughly enjoyed the Flinders and our stay.

  Many thanks from Leigh and Sally. Briar Hill, Melbourne
   

• 14/9/07

  Peace and views in comfort. The coffee was a great touch.

  Thank you.  Jo, Adelaide

   

• 30/8/07

  A beautiful, comfortable location, we enjoyed our stay immensely.

  A highlight was the full eclipse of the moon.

  Dave Brown, Wirksworth, England

  Mike and Lenie Brown, Adelaide

   

• 22/8/07

  Many thanks Pat for the comfort and peace and quiet of your

  cottage. It was the perfect place for us to walk sections of

  the Heysen Trail.

  Catherine and Italo, South Australia.

   

• 19/8 07

  Felt like I was out on a property, not close to town. Great views

  of the Flinders. Very quiet and peaceful. Have enjoyed this

  unique part of SA.

  Lyn & Warwick, Cambewarra NSW

   

• 12/8/07

  We had a great feeling about Windana when we saw it on the Internet

  and it has lived up to our expectations fully. We wish to return one day.

  Thank you very much..

  The Hawker family, Devon, England.

   

• 6/8/07

  Every now and then in your life you come across a place just like this.

  Peaceful restful and a real gem, the home-made bread was a lovely touch.

  Many thanks for a lovely stay.

  Wendy & Peter Zanker, Port Augusta

   

• 31/7/07

  Thanks Pat for a lovely stay. Looking forward to catching up

  next year,

  Beryl & Axel, Sydney.
   

• 23/7/07

  A lovely place to stay and appreciate the Flinders.

  The home made bread on arrival was a treat!

  Trish & Jeff, Adelaide.

   

• 10/7/07

  This is a fun place, I played football, cricket and bocce here.

  The Flinders Ranges are green with lots of plants. (Kristjan 5yrs)

  Really enjoyed the Flinders after not being in this area for many years.

  Thank you for your kind hospitality and making us feel so welcome.

  Jenny, Peter, James and Kristjan, Adelaide SA
   

• 10/7/07

  Thank you, very nice and clean, the boys had fun.

  Loved the view. What a lovely place.

  David & Dawn & Family Fairview Park , SA

   

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