Pilbara Station Stay Escape
Experience the rugged beauty of the Pilbara
Discover the beauty of the Pilbara on this three-day station stay escape. Perfect for travellers visiting Port Hedland with a few extra days up their sleeve, this itinerary takes you beyond the beaten track to experience the region’s rugged landscapes, remote station stays and authentic outback hospitality.
From the remote coastal landscapes surrounding Pardoo Homestead to the rugged red ranges and wide-open plains of Cheela Plains Station, this journey takes you beyond the highway and into the heart of station country. Spend your days fishing, exploring station tracks, spotting wildlife and soaking up the serenity, then sit back and let the sky take centre stage as you watch spectacular sunsets give way to star-filled night skies.
Port Hedland to Pardoo Homestead
As you depart Port Hedland and travel through the vast Pilbara landscape towards Pardoo Homestead, take your time to soak up the open country and remote beauty of the region. Arrive at Pardoo Homestead and settle into station life. Spend the afternoon cooling off by the pool, exploring the surrounding landscapes or try a spot of fishing in the nearby coastal waters and creeks.
As the evening arrives, enjoy dinner at the homestead before heading outside to watch the sunset over the surrounding Pilbara landscape. With minimal light pollution and clear skies, spend the evening stargazing before settling in for the night.
Discover Pardoo and Surrounds
For those travelling with a 4WD, spend the day exploring Pardoo Station’s magnificent tidal creeks and more than 16 kilometres of pristine, fishable coastline. If visiting between March and September, you may be lucky enough to witness aspects of the annual cattle muster in action.
Alternatively, keen birdwatchers can explore a range of easily accessible locations across the station, home to an abundance of native birdlife. Round off the day with a hearty buffet dinner prepared by the station’s chefs, often featuring the station’s own premium Wagyu beef.
Pardoo Homestead to Cheela Plains Station
Wake to the quiet of the station and enjoy a relaxed morning at Pardoo Homestead before packing up and continuing south through the heart of the Pilbara towards Cheela Plains Station for a two night stay.
Today’s drive is all about the journey. As you travel inland, watch the scenery transform from remote coastal country to the unmistakable landscapes of the Pilbara. Take your time on the road, stopping along the way to appreciate the changing landscapes before arriving at Cheela Plains Station. This family-owned working cattle station is surrounded by more than 170,000 hectares of spectacular Pilbara country and is ideally positioned for travellers journeying between the Ningaloo Coast and Karijini National Park.
Check into your accommodation and take some time to settle in before stretching your legs around the station. Stop by the Red Plains Café for a coffee, meal or something sweet and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of station life.Be sure to head outside after dinner for the main event, a Pilbara sunset. Watch as the changing light brings out the deep reds and ochres of the surrounding landscape, transforming the plains and ranges as the sun sinks towards the horizon.
Explore Cheela Plains and surrounds
Wake surrounded by the tranquillity of the Pilbara and enjoy a slow morning at Cheela Plains before choosing your adventure for the day.
For those feeling really adventurous Karijini National Park is a 2 hour drive from Cheela Plains, set off early and explore this incredible National Park for the day, or for those travellers with a 4WD, venture beyond the homestead on one of the station’s self-drive itineraries. Follow station tracks through rugged Pilbara country and discover rocky outcrops, creek beds, gorges and viewpoints that reveal the diversity of the landscape.
After a day of exploring, retire for an early night by the campfire and get a good night’s rest for your journey home tomorrow.
Choose your next adventure
Make the most of your final morning at Cheela Plains Station, soaking up the peaceful outback surroundings before packing up and beginning your journey back to Port Hedland. Take in the spectacular Pilbara landscapes one last time as you travel through this rugged and remote region.
Not ready for your station stay adventure to end? Extend your journey west towards the stunning Ningaloo coastline, where turquoise waters, pristine beaches and more unique station experiences await. For inspiration, explore our Reef to Outback Loop and continue discovering the best of Western Australia’s coast and outback.
testimonials
Ali Harrison“What is not to love about this station stay .. what a wonderful experience at Wooramel. We loved it for the 2 nights we were there and would’ve been happy to stay a while longer had we not had somewhere…”
Nathan Gough“This place is a true hidden gem, with access to the Beasley River Gorge and beautiful natural river pools. It’s well worth a stay between Ningaloo Reef on the coast and inland to Karijini National Park. The rooms were comfortable,…”
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Racheal Enkel“Words cannot explain how amazing the last week was. We came here 5 years ago and it was amazing, and continues to be. Will be back again soon.”
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We were lucky enough to be there on opening night… and it meant more than we expected. After everything they’ve been through with the cyclone, to see the team back…”