DeTour to Spectacular

Take a detour to Australia’s Golden Outback, and discover the endless, awe-inspiring wild wonderness
of the Gascoyne Murchison region.

Indicate right, turn off the highway and hit the roads less travelled. Journey along ribbons of road through miles of rich, red earth. Discover abandoned gold towns, immerse yourself in ancient culture, meet authentic outback characters and form connections you’ll never forget. Get lost in infinite night skies, and wake to sunrises that will take your breath away.

‘Up the coast’ is a great WA tradition. Hitting highway #1 and following the crowds travelling up the West Australian coastline. But why do what everyone else is doing – again? Take a detour where nature is at its finest, where you’ll experience extraordinary wildlife in its purest habitat, walking trails where you’ll feel like the only humans on earth, mind-blowing starry night skies, ancient landscapes and dreamlike dreamtime stories. Wherever you go, you’ll feel welcomed with true outback hospitality.

Make this an adventure to remember by staying at one of the many stations and homesteads in the region. You’ll get a real taste of outback hospitality, along with a deeper understanding of the land you’re on. It doesn’t get much more authentically Australian than a station stay - you’ll meet those rare, unforgettable people that call the outback home, and make incredible connections that will stay with you forever.

It’s more than just a bed for the night; your friendly hosts will welcome you onto their farms, cattle stations and homesteads for a taste of country life in Australia’s Golden Outback. We’ve put together all the tools and information you need for planning your next station stay, from Wooleen Station to Melangata, Nallan, Nalbarra and Gabyon stations. So start planning your authentic outback station stay now, and get ready to experience genuine outback hospitality!

There’s something romantic about taking a road trip. The freedom. No rules, just endless roads leading to infinite horizons. Taking your time, because time doesn’t matter.

Take a road trip like no other through the Gascoyne Murchison region of Western Australia. You’ll weave your way past carpets of wildflowers through friendly country towns, explore fascinating historical sites and abandoned goldmines, and marvel at the world’s biggest rock, Mount Augustus.