Our TOP-10 FAVOURITE Farmstays
LORELLA SPRINGS WILDERNESS PARK , SAVANNAH WAY, NT
ESSENTIAL INFO
Where: Turon Gates Rd, 50km northwest of Lithgow, NSW
Cost: $20 per person per night
TOILETS, SHOWERS, WOOD FIRES, CAMPING FEES, PETS ALLOWED, BUSHWALKING, SWIMMING, FISHING
Contact:
Ph: (08) 8975 9917
W: www.lorellasprings.com.au
Deep in the heart of Gulf Country along the Savannah Way lies a one-million acre station known as Lorella Springs Wilderness Park. This is a spectacular slice of the true Aussie outback and has some of the most remote and rugged countryside on earth. With this sort of country, you just know that it’s going to harbour all kinds of goodies and you can bet a stay here is never forgotten.
There are plenty of great 4WD tracks, camping and barra fishing on the Rosie River, huge gorges to explore, hot thermal springs, wild buffalo, salt water crocs – you name it and it’s here. You can camp by the homestead or take the van down to the boat ramp (some 80km of off-road driving from the homestead) and set up by the river for the fishing experience of a lifetime. This is the NT at its finest – a slice of the Top End all to yourself!
QUOBBA STATION/RED BLUFF, CORAL COAST, WA
ESSENTIAL INFO
Where: 80km northwest of Carnarvon, WA
Cost: From $13 per night per person
TOILETS, SHOWERS, WOOD FIRES, CAMPING FEES, PETS ALLOWED, BUSHWALKING, SWIMMING, FISHING
Contact:
Ph: (08) 9948 5098
W: www.quobba.com.au
Spanning 1100km along the central WA coast, the Coral Coast area holds many highlights, but nothing quite like Quobba Station and Red Bluff. The base camp at Quobba Station is a pet friendly spot right on the Ningaloo Reef coastline. Not only is the region known for incredible fishing – it’s known for being a productive beef producing region, meaning there’s a number of stations offering access to arguably Australia’s most pristine coastline.
For a true Coral Coast experience, sneak down to below Red Bluff at low tide and have a cool drink sitting in the naturally formed rock pool spas there!
Forges Farm, Victoria
Experience bush camping at its finest on this wonderful farm set in King Valley. Time your trip with one of the droving trips the owners offer for a true farming experience.
Emu Creek Station, WA
Firewood is provided, there are creek-side camping spots, toilets and hot showers are at the guest house just up the hill from campground – this is a brilliant place to pull up for a week or more.
Riverside Farm, Dimboola, Victoria
Set on the banks of the stunning Wimmera River, this farm stay has everything an RVer could want within a few hours of Melbourne.
Coomeroo Camel Station, NSW
You read that correctly – this is a working camel station near Bourke – it’s certainly a unique experience!
Wollondilly River Station, NSW
The pet friendly paradise offers tremendous riverside camping. The drive in is slow and windy dirt, it must be taken with care.
Drysdale River Station, WA
With a million acres to choose from, there’s no way you’ll be sharing awning pegs with your neighbour. Perfect base camp for a trip up Kalumburu Rd in your 4WD.
Springbrook Host Farm, QLD
This is a brilliant stop over destination on your route north to the Top End for the dry season.
Murchison House Station, WA
The range of camping options is the real attraction of this station. You can camp by the homestead, on the banks of the Murchison River, or at any other of the accessible camps on the property.
