STOPPING ALL STATIONS
Western Australia’s station stays are something special: rustic, raw and nothing short of outback realness. A vast number of working sheep and cattle stations — some over 100 years old — are situated in far-flung coastal and inland locations across the state, opening their farm gates to those who yearn for a change of pace and scenery. And what a change awaits.
Behind those gates are some of the most unique, genuine travel experiences to be had. There’s no holiday fluff here. These stations offer a glimpse into rural living in lands that can sometimes be unforgiving — dry climatic temperatures, sheer remoteness, and the need to accessorise with a fly net.
“Cattle stations — some over 100 years old — are situated in far-flung coastal and inland locations across the state, opening their farm gates to those who yearn for a change of pace and scenery ”
The harshness is met with kindness from true-blue hospitality, and mateship received in a serene outback setting that is simply matchless. Sweeping plains, rugged lands, shrub here, shrub there and, if lucky, a gorgeous shoreline. Sprawling thousands of hectares, the stations seem boundless and blessed with natural splendour, with some the size of small countries.
There are few activities to
