| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Cost | Varies by station – check individual listings |
| Location | Various locations across NSW, QLD, SA & WA |
| Pet Friendly | See Camps App |
| Campfires | See Camps App |
| Facilities | Some offer artesian showers, hot baths, riverside sites |
| Vehicle Access | See Camps App |
| In Camps App | Yes – search for individual station stays |
Have you ever camped at an outback station? Station stays are like farm stays on steroids – with vast acres, endless horizons and friendly yarns.
This spot is Rossmore Station – on top of Mt Oxley, near Bourke, NSW! Here’s some others for your list. And let us know your favourite!
Check out Ray and Joy Nolan’s photos of Alroy Camping Grounds in south western QLD. It also has artesian showers and hot baths!
We stopped into Trilby Station near Louth, NSW. It is on the famed Darling River Run, with sheep, secluded riverside campsites and age old gums…
You’ll find Four Corners Farm Stay at Nymagee, NSW. Come and soak up the atmosphere, watch the mustering and shearing or book a massage…
Take a tour of Nilpena Ediacara National Park for fossils older than the dinosaurs! The closest location you can camp in are the Flinders Ranges station stays…
The Giralia station stay has closed and it and many other locations around WA will become National Parks. Hopefully we’ll camp there again one day!
FUNNY PHOTO …
Seen outside the Nindigully Pub, Qld
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a station stay?
Station stays are like farm stays on steroids – they’re working outback stations with vast acres, endless horizons and friendly yarns with station owners. You can watch mustering and shearing while camping on authentic Australian properties.
Which station stays are mentioned in this article?
The article features Rossmore Station near Bourke NSW, Alroy Camping Grounds in south western QLD (with artesian showers and hot baths), Trilby Station near Louth NSW on the Darling River Run, and Four Corners Farm Stay at Nymagee NSW which offers massages.
Are there artesian hot showers at station stays?
Yes, some station stays like Alroy Camping Grounds in Queensland offer artesian showers and hot baths as facilities. Check the Camps App for current details on which stations offer this feature.
Can I camp near Nilpena Ediacara National Park in SA?
Nilpena Ediacara National Park features fossils older than dinosaurs. The closest camping locations are the Flinders Ranges station stays. Check the Camps App for current details.
What happened to Giralia station stay in WA?
Giralia station stay has closed as it and many other locations around WA will become National Parks. Hopefully camping will be available there again in the future.
What can you do at Trilby Station near Louth?
Trilby Station is on the famed Darling River Run and offers secluded riverside campsites among ancient gums. It’s a working sheep station with great outback history.
Does Four Corners Farm Stay offer any special services?
Yes, Four Corners Farm Stay at Nymagee NSW offers massages in addition to the usual station stay experiences like watching mustering and shearing. Check the Camps App for current details and bookings.
How do I find station stays in the Camps App?
All the station stays mentioned are listed in the Camps Australia Wide app. Simply search for the station name or browse by region to find detailed information, facilities and directions.
