Discovery Parks - Roxby Downs

If you head north from Adelaide for 560km, you’ll soon arrive at the well known mining town of Roxby Downs. Situated near Olympic Dam, one of the largest iron ore mines in the country, Roxby Downs is a popular location for both mine workers and adventurous travellers alike. In this bustling mining town, your number one choice for accommodation should be Discovery Parks – Roxby Downs, where you’ll discover cabins, motel rooms and camp sites suitable for every kind of visitor.

If you’ve made the journey with the caravan or you’ve arrived with the tent, there are plenty of sites to choose from. You can pitch the tent on the grassy unpowered sites, or park the van on one of the spacious powered sites and make yourself at home. There are even a number of powered ensuite sites for those visitors wanting added convenience.

If you’re after cabin accommodation, there are plenty of different options to choose from. With 6-, 4- and 2-berth configurations available, all cabins are pristine and spacious, with air conditioning and well-appointed kitchens. 

For visitors who are in Roxby Downs for work or who are looking for a fuss-free location to rest their heads each evening, there are Standard and Motel Rooms available. These provide everything you need for a comfortable stay with the minimum of stress. 

There are plenty of park facilities to make your stay even more comfortable, including a camp kitchen and plenty of BBQs where you can prepare a meal, laundry facilities so you can catch up on the washing, a games room and a kiosk so you can pick up any last-minute or forgotten necessities. There is also free WiFi available so you can stay connected during your visit.

If you’re in Roxby Downs on holiday, there are plenty of things to see and do. The Olympic Dam mine is spectacular. Enjoy a discovery tour of the site to get a real understanding of the workings of such an enormous mine. There is also a virtual tour which gets you close to all the action from the comfort of your own seat. Roxby Downs also boasts an Arid Recovery Centre where you can learn all about the unique desert ecosystem which exists in the area, or head a little further afield to the opal mining town of Andamooka where you could be lucky enough to discover a gem for yourself.

Whether you’ve had a busy day exploring the area, or you’ve had an exhausting but satisfying day at work, you’ll be happy to return to the oasis of Discovery Parks – Roxby Downs in the evening. As the desert stars come out, you can marvel at the Milky Way shimmering overhead and immerse yourself in the total peace and silence of the area. You’re guaranteed to have a memorable stay at Discovery Parks – Roxby Downs.