Last Updated on 2 March 2026 by Ariana Svenson
If you’re looking for the BEST Station stays in Western Australia, you’ve come to the right place.
Trying a station stay when visiting Western Australia will allow you to enjoy the beauty of remote areas. We’ve rounded up the TOP Station Stays in Western Australia, where you’ll find not just a place to rest but an experience you’ll remember forever.
My children still talk very fondly about our time at Bullara Station stay (half way between Exmouth and Coral Bay) because it was so incredible and unique. I am not kidding, my kids have travelled all around the world, but the station stay experience was so different, it stands out in their memory.
What is so special – it was in the “middle of nowhere” surrounded by miles of red dirt and spinifex, and they got to see how beautiful outback Australia really is!
This list of the best station stays in Western Australia was compiled with my eldest daughter as we planned our route up north for next year. Hamelin Station Stay is definitely on our list, while I am keen to get to Nallan Station as well.
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What is a Station?
In Australia, a cattle station is a massive farm where the primary purpose is cattle or sheep grazing. An Australian station is similar to the concept of an American ranch.
Western Australia is home to particularly enormous stations, spanning thousands of square kilometres. In fact, one of the stations on our list impressively exceeds a million acres!
These expansive properties are in the heart of the Australian outback and rural regions. They are often also working cattle stations.
The outback life is something every Australian and International traveller should experience at least once.
What is a Station Stay?
Juxtaposed with the idea of a farm stay, which is for people to give the great outdoors a go and to have contact with the farm animals, a station stay is much more hardcore.
It’s for people who know they are great lovers of the outdoors, appreciate the vast, wide-open spaces of the outback, and are prepared to go to highly remote and tough places.
This is truly at the heart of the Australian outback, and you won’t find many luxury experiences on these working properties. But you will find the kind of people who are dedicated to the land and make great, friendly hosts.
And another thing – the distances. If you plan to visit a Western Australian station stay, you are not going for a weekend getaway or a short drive from major cities.
Expect to drive many hours over rough roads to visit most of them – and to get to your destination. This is part of the attraction and beauty of these places – you won’t find anything quite like these Australian stations anywhere on Earth… and that’s why it’s worth the effort to go.
Our TOP PICK: Bullara Station Stay
For your first station stay, I heartily recommend heading to Bullara Station Stay – its easily accessible and a great location near the Ningaloo Reef. It has a great social program (think campfire sing alongs), beautiful landscapes and the cottages are lovely if you don’t want to camp.
The Best Station Stays in Western Australia
Station stays in Western Australia are where the wilderness meets the warmth of outback hospitality. Here are our top picks for Western Australian station stays.
1. Bullara Station Stay – Your Home in the Outback, Western Australia
Location: Burkett Rd, Exmouth Gulf, WA 6707
Opening Dates: 1st April – 31st October
Conveniently located in the Gascoyne region between Coral Bay and Exmouth and on the way to Karijini National Park (some 7 hours from Bullara Station), Bullara has become synonymous with visits up north, and it is incredible quite how many people you run into who have stayed here, and loved it.
This working cattle station is easily accessible by road. It has various accommodation options, from small cottages to well-equipped camping sites where you can get a taste of authentic station life. Bullara is the perfect place if you’re looking for cattle station holidays.
We stayed for two nights in one of their cottages. It was a highlight of our holiday in the area – if you aren’t a camper, then I heartily recommend this – what a way to experience the outback comfortably!
During your stay, you can do things like farm tours, experience the family life of a working station doing things like Damper testing, watch the goat and Droughtmaster cows and enjoy the outback scenery on the three walking trails.
During the times of year, the station is open for visitors, the Australian wildflowers bloom, and it’s a great time of year for stargazing.
You can also use it as a jumping off point to visit Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park, or go swimming with the Whale Sharks.
On-site, you can visit The Table restaurant to try local produce produced sustainably with minimal food miles. There are also homemade treats and delicious coffee at the on-site cafe and a daily campfire gathering to socialise with other travellers at the camp kitchen.
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If you’re planning a stay near Exmouth, make sure you read our guides to the top things to do in Exmouth and Exmouth accommodation options for inspiration.
2. Hamelin Station Stay, Western Australia
Location: Hamelin Station Shark Bay Rd, Hamelin Pool, WA 6532
Opening Dates: Late March until mid-October
Hamelin Station Stay is located in a huge nature conservation reserve in Malgana Country, rich in wildlife and a great place to spot some Western Australian wildflowers. The station is now owned by Bush Heritage Australia and offers a relaxed stay in the outback.
Nearby Hamelin Station Stay, you can visit places like Hamelin Pool, Hartog Island and Steep Point. With iconic red soil and stone, a serene lake, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, it’s a place of natural wonder. There’s also a self-guided tour through the historic shearing shed.
The station offers two accommodation options: unpowered camping sites amid a beautiful semi-arid landscape and the restored Shearers’ Quarters with different room options.
Facilities include communal modern bathrooms and hot showers, a fully equipped camp kitchen, and a barbecue area.
All guests share communal bathroom facilities with hot showers. There’s also a fully powered and equipped kitchen, a BBQ area and a dining section.
- A minimum two-night stay is required.
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3. Gabyon WA Station Stay
Location: Gabyon Tardie Road 1 Geraldton, Mt Magnet Rd, Yalgoo, WA 6635
Gabyon Station is a sheep station located two hours away from Geraldton. It is located approximately 35km west of Yalgoo and 85km east of Mullewa in the Murchison area of the Mid-West region. It’s about a 4 hours drive south east of Kalbarri.
The property spans an impressive 271,139 hectares (approximately 669,999 acres). The site has hectare upon hectare of wildflowers and plenty of wildlife to spot.
Staying here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help with everyday tasks at the station.
Gabyon station has tent pitches and serviced accommodation in the rustic shearers’ quarters. Rooms have a double and a single bed. You are welcome to bring your own linen, which can be provided for you.
A communal camper kitchen is available, or you can eat with the family who runs Gabyon Station. They also have a campfire and plenty of fire pits available.
All guests have access to communal toilets and shower facilities.
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4. Nalbarra Station Stay
Location: Great Northern Hwy, Daggar Hills, WA 6638
Opening Dates: 31st March – 1st October
Nalbarra Station is huge, spanning 161,000 hectares and perfect for a stop on The Great Northern Highway. The station is on a graded dirt road just 17 km off the highway.
At Nalbarra Station, you can enjoy birdwatching or drive through the stunning countryside. There is a tennis court on-site as well as other activities like darts.
The station features camping, pitches for caravan sites and accommodation in the shearer’s quarters (double, twin or single). Rooms are lockable with power outlets.
Other guest amenities include a shower block, firepit and shared kitchen with a fridge, gas stove, cutlery and other useful items.
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5. Cheela Plains – A Working Cattle Station
Location: Nanutarra Munjina Road, Paraburdoo, WA 6754
Opening Dates: 1st April – 31st October
Cheela Plains Station is a working cattle station and outback farm stay located on the rangelands of Pilbara. It’s a great option if you travel on the Nanutarra-Munjuna Road, visit Ningaloo Reef or Karijini National Park.
Cheela Plains Station has 4×4 drive safaris, lookouts with stunning sunset views and ample walking trails.
The Emu Campground is ready set up to enjoy a night in Australia’s outback, even if you do not have camping equipment.
There are 17 station tents, each with a stretcher, camp mattress, firepit, shared kitchen, laundry, and bathroom. There is also a main campground where you can pitch with your own camping equipment.
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6. Nallan Station
Location: 134 Great Northern Hwy, Cue, WA 6640
Located on the Great Northern Highway, 12 km northwest of Cue, Nallan Station stretches across the Miners Pathway and Milly Soak.
Here, you can stay in the recently renovated Shearers Quarters, equipped with kitchen facilities or opt for camping and caravan pitches. The station also boasts an undercover BBQ area and a fire pit.
Nallan is a peaceful spot to unwind and a great place to stay for a few days while you check out the local gold rush history and some amazing natural attractions.
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7. Carnegie Station Homestead
Location: Lake Carnegie, WA 6646
Carnegie Station is in one of Australia’s most remote locations, north of Laverton and East of Wiluna. You’ll find the station at the start of the Gunbarrel Highway, just before Warburton.
This is a family-run cattle station perfect for learning more about the culture and history of the area. Carnegie Station offers homestead accommodation in cabins, as well as camping options. You will also have access to kitchen facilities and hot showers.
Carnegia Station spans OVER 1 MILLION ACRES—spot dingos, kangaroos and ample bird life that roam the site. The station even has a visitor centre.
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Map of the Best Station Stays in Western Australia
The Verdict Station Stays in Western Australia
Each of these station stays in Western Australia will give you a taste of authentic outback lifestyle and heartfelt hospitality. So, if you’re wondering where to stay on your Western Australia trip, you should try a station stay.
If you like the sound of station stays, you may also like our guide to the best farmstays in Western Australia. Glamping is also a good option in WA. Read our guide to the best glamping in Western Australia and our guide to the best luxury glamping and camping in Perth for all the details.
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