A crimson chat at Nalbarra Station
Photo: Chris Tate
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Nalbarra Station is a 161,000 hectare station and holiday destination for those travelling the Great North Highway. Robert and Leanne Lefroy manage this working station, located approximately 70km north of Paynes Find, 17km in off the highway on a well graded dirt road.
There is plenty to do with amazing breakaway country for artists, birdwatching, bushwalks or enjoy a drive through the gorgeous countryside. The games room, dart board and communal fire pit are popular with guests.
Have a wander to the 'duck pond' or see the poultry and fowls near the homestead. You may spot Rob out with his friendly horse, or the donkey playing with his ball. Sheep will also gather for feed and water at the troughs near the sheds.
Please Note: We do NOT allow firearms or motor bikes without prior permission.
Wildflowers on Nalbarra Station
Wildflowers cover the country side from mid July to mid/late September if good winter rainfall has fallen. Be sure to call or contact us to receive wildflower touring information before departure to avoid disappointment. If the season is right, you'll be sure to see carpets of everlastings, orchids, wattle/acacias, grevilleas, verticordias, mulla-mulla and so much more! It is truly spectacular.
Wildlife is abundant on Nalbarra Station. Take a stroll through the countryside and you'll be sure to see some of the locals. Kangaroos, emus, bungarras (sand monitors), numerous reptiles, small marsupials plus you'll no doubt bump into the odd sheep or goat!
Birdlife in the outback is just remarkable. Get your binoculars out and start looking! The windmills at dawn and dusk are a great place to start as birds flock in to grab a drink. Galahs, parrots, cockatoos, small wrens, eagles, raptors - the list goes on!
Travel out to The Goldmine & Darn Rock one morning. We think it resembles something of a miniature Ayres Rock - but you'll have to visit and decide for yourself!
Astronomy lovers have come from around the world to experience some of Nalbarra's clear outback country sky. The sky is breathtaking with or without a telescope, but if you get a change to bring your telescope, you won't be disappointed.
Bring your 4WD for touring over the station landscape, or just plain old hiking boots for long bush walks. The camp hosts have trail maps and information available upon request if you would like to explore while you stay. There is plenty to keep you busy and exploring!
The Nalbarra Station night sky
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