Innamincka Hotel

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Innamincka Hotel A surprising oasis in South Australia's rugged outback, where visitors and locals alike come together to eat, drink, tell a few yarns and make new friends.

Not long after pastoralists and their workers started to populate the Innamincka area in late 1882, a police outpost was set up on the banks of the Cooper Creek, followed closely by a general store. Soon after, in 1885, Howard Kearns of Farina lodged plans to build the Innamincka Hotel on the banks of the Cooper Creek. The hotel thrived as a refuge for drovers, pastoral workers and shearers who, believe it or not, used to ride their bicycles up and down the Strzelecki track looking for work. The pub survived until 1952 when the entire town virtually closed when modern transportation methods meant the town was no longer a viable concern. Its assurance as a ghost town was confirmed in 1956 when a massive flood swept through the area virtually demolishing any remaining buildings. The pub’s revival came in the 1970s with a surge in 4WD vehicles and people wanting to explore the outback. Santos also discovered oil and gas in the area which further boosted the town’s resurgence. The new Cooper Creek Hotel-Motel opened in 1973 which and subsequently re-named to the Innamincka Hotel in 1983 after its licence was briefly suspended and a new licensee appointed. Current owners Kym Fort and David Brook bought the hotel in 1999 and set about renovating and upgrading the infrastructure. New motel units were built in 2005 along with a substantial upgrade to the existing huts and budget bunkhouse accommodation. The Front Bar remains largely untouched since taking over the hotel and is adorned with outback and historical memorabilia. The Outamincka bar/dining room was completed in 2008 and is now the centrepiece of the pub offering an outback dining experience like no other. Further additions include a water filtration plant which sees every tap in the pub run with clean, clear potable water from the Cooper Creek. A considerable investment in solar power will see the hotel complex running on solar by mid 2017. Although its history in entwined with Australia’s early pioneers, explorers and expeditions, today the Innamincka Hotel is regarded an iconic meeting place for travellers from around the globe, a hub for local tours and tourism, and an authentic outback pub experience.

Fly in Drive in What a day it will be at the Innamincka Hotel for Melbourne Cup Accommodation still available
12/10/2026

Fly in Drive in What a day it will be at the Innamincka Hotel for Melbourne Cup Accommodation still available

Innamincka at its best Come visit and see the Aussie outback and the iconic Innamincka Hotel Cold b**r, Great food, Fr...
11/10/2026

Innamincka at its best Come visit and see the Aussie outback and the iconic Innamincka Hotel Cold b**r, Great food, Friendly service
SMILES all round 😄

Oh What a few BIG days in Innamincka Hello SA Filming and Celebrity Chef Eddie Noble cooking up a storm in the Outback
08/10/2026

Oh What a few BIG days in Innamincka Hello SA Filming and Celebrity Chef Eddie Noble cooking up a storm in the Outback

Not long now GO the KNIGHTS $5 Pints till the 1st try is scored
04/10/2026

Not long now GO the KNIGHTS $5 Pints till the 1st try is scored

Some exciting renovations just finished at the Innamincka Hotel, getting ready for celebrity chef Eddie Noble who is fil...
03/10/2026

Some exciting renovations just finished at the Innamincka Hotel, getting ready for celebrity chef Eddie Noble who is filming from the hotel next Wednesday.

Join us tonight for the NRL Grandfinal 7pm Kick Off SA time. Enjoy the good times at the Innamincka Hotel
30/09/2026

Join us tonight for the NRL Grandfinal 7pm Kick Off SA time. Enjoy the good times at the Innamincka Hotel

Great day at the Innamincka Pub for the AFL Grand Final. Not only was it the AFL we hosted the Innamincka Yabbie Cup 202...
27/09/2026

Great day at the Innamincka Pub for the AFL Grand Final. Not only was it the AFL we hosted the Innamincka Yabbie Cup 2026. Your got to love ❤️ Innamincka.

Come have a B**R and FEED with us tomorrow for the Grand final at the Innamincka Hotel
25/09/2026

Come have a B**R and FEED with us tomorrow for the Grand final at the Innamincka Hotel

Join us and Celebrity Chef Eddie Noble for a Spectacular feast Wednesday 7th October. A truly incredible Outback experie...
24/09/2026

Join us and Celebrity Chef Eddie Noble for a Spectacular feast Wednesday 7th October. A truly incredible Outback experience at the iconic Innamincka Hotel Dinner bookings and Accommodation still Available. Drive or fly in for a few days and enjoy some Great outback hospitality.

23/09/2026

Address

Cordillo Road
Innamincka, SA
5731

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+61886759901

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