 Price had many successes at Wilpena, at times shearing huge numbers of sheep, but he was also much reduced by droughts, particularly that of 1864-66.In common with pastoralist stations in remote districts, he established a small village of buildings including homestead, blacksmith's shop, store, workers' cottages, cemetery, stables, yards, and shearing shed.He also authorised an eating house to cater for travellers thronging the Blinman road.