Intrepid Travel Expands in Australia with Ooraminna Station Homestead Acquisition

Intrepid Travel has acquired Ooraminna Station Homestead.

The move supports the company’s 2030 growth strategy and reflects growing demand for immersive stays that offer a deeper connection to destination.

Located about 30 km south of Alice Springs, the 200-hectare outback property includes four private cabins, four glamping tents and a campground, along with a restaurant, pool and natural billabong set against the Ooraminna Hills.

The site has also previously been used as a film and television location, including for The Drover’s Boy.

“This acquisition is an important step in our ambition to lead low-impact, nature-based travel and invest in the future of Australian tourism. We’re seeing continued demand for experience-rich stays in regional Australia, and properties like Ooraminna allow us to create deeper connections to place, community and culture,” Brett Mitchell, Intrepid Travel ANZ Managing Director, said.

The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments as the company builds out its accommodation portfolio.

Marie-Clare Boothby, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, said, “Ooraminna Station Homestead is an iconic destination in the Central Australian outback. This investment by Intrepid is more than just a new chapter for Ooraminna – it’s yet another signal of growing confidence in our visitor economy and in the economic future of Central Australia.”

Intrepid plans to expand the property with an additional 10 rooms designed for families and couples, alongside upgrades to facilities and new on-site experiences.

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