Come and share in the vast spaces and peaceful surrounds that Turlee Station Stay has to offer. Located on the edge of Mungo National Park, Turlee station is situated within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. The station stay offers unique accommodation options and facilities, warm hospitality and a memorable experience.
Follow along on a station water run, watch a sheep shearing demo, the dogs working in the yards or simply lay back in the hammock at night admiring the dazzling star filled skies of the outback!
Testimonial:"A special place far from anywhere! Relaxing, friendly and fun"Michelle, Mark, Oliver, Jayan & Wesley Verbloot, Mosman NSW
Turlee Station Stay Via Mildura Victoria 3500 Australia
Phone: (03) 5029 7208 Fax: (03) 5029 7277
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Sophie and Nathen first diversified into tourism in 2007 after lack of accommodation options within the Mungo region showed a potential income in a time of drought. With the closest town being a 200km round trip, Sophie needed a responsibility and direction of her own on the station, hence Turlee Station Stay!
Nathen’s family purchased Turlee in 1973 however the Wakefield’s have operated stations within the local area since 1904. Sophie and Nathen met whilst she was governessing at a nearby station and Nathen was contract goat mustering next door. Sophie and Nathen have two little girls, Grace and Willow.
Accommodation:
Camp Ground - Turlee’s camp ground overlooks the stunning ancient Lake Chibnalwood. A fantastic location to view our magnificent sunsets, often with roos or sheep as your backdrop. The camp ground is off road in a secluded hilltop area behind the homestead. It boasts the only one in the area to have flushing toilets and hot running showers! Pine trees provide shade to the area and a fire pit is centrally located.
Rates: 3 yrs and under FREE
$6.00 per night (children aged 4-15yrs) $8.00 per night (adults aged 16 yrs & over)
$25.00 per night – family (2 adults & 2 children)
Shearer’s Quarters - The authentically rustic shearer’s quarters are a row of six dorm rooms, well known for their brightly painted doors! Each room has a different bedding consistency from one single bed to family rooms with a double and two singles. The beds come standard with a base sheet and pillow with slip only. Linen hire came also be arranged which includes sleeping bag/doona, blankets and towel. Communal bathroom and toilet facilities are only a few strides away as are the relaxing hammocks! The kitchen is also communal with all crockery and cutlery supplied. Ovens, microwave, fridges, freezers, toaster, kettle and also supplied. The dining room has two long wooden tables as well as couches and an open fireplace. Please note that our quarters are still operational and close for two weeks of shearing during late July/early August.
Rates: 3yrs & under stay FREE - Group discounts apply.
Double room $50.00
Twin Single Room $50.00
Family Room (double+two singles) $75.00
Linen hire $10 per person (one-off payment)
Extra person in room $10.00 per night
Bush Bungalow - The Bush Bungalow is located within the shearer’s quarters area and features beautiful lift-out shutters allowing you to immerse yourself in nature whilst being in the comfort of your own room. The Bungalow is well suited to couples wanting a little more space and privacy. Sleeping one couple it comes with all linen supplied and guests are given use of the shearer’s kitchen, dining room and bathroom and toilet facilities.
Rates: $80.00 per couple per night
Bush Cabins -The newly built Bush Cabins are fully self contained and self rated at 4 star. Queen beds with plush linen and fold out king single sofa beds. Spacious ensuites and private kitchen and living areas. They boast timber floors throughout, reverse cycle air conditioning, TV/DVD, stereo with MP3 capability, mini bar, books/magazines, DVD’s to loan and informational folders. A private outdoor BBQ area is also provided.
Rates:
$120.00 per couple per night
$10.00 per extra person per night
Linen hire for extra person is $10.00
Midweek and long stay specials are listed on their website.
Things to Do:
Here at Turlee, Sophie and Nathen pride themselves in their interaction and dedication to meeting every guests needs. Should you want to sit back and relax, then take advantage of one of the hammocks at the shearer’s quarters or settle in with your favourite book. Bird watching and bush walking are also an option with a comprehensive 65 species property bird list available on their website blog.
If adventure and a quest to further your knowledge are more your thing, then follow along on a station water run. With commentary along the way via supplied UHF radios you will learn how the station runs day-in-day-out as well as experience exclusive areas of world heritage listed land and if lucky, see a working Mallee Fowl’s nest! Sheep shearing and sheep dog working demos are also available for groups and catering is available in the fully licensed Woolshed Baa Bar.
Getting Here:
Turlee Station Stay is roughly 100km north east of Mildura.
Travelling from Mildura Travel 20kms of bitumen followed by 54kms of dirt, north east on the Arumpo Road. Turn right at the Hatfield Road and travel a further 19kms to Turlee Station Stay.
Travelling from Balranald Travel 53km of bitumen north west of Balranald until you reach a turn off on your left for Mungo National Park. Turn left here and travel 60km until you reach Turlee Station Stay.
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For your Outback accommodation
Come and share in the vast spaces and peaceful surrounds that Turlee Station Stay has to offer. Located on the edge of Mungo National Park, Turlee station is situated within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. The station stay offers unique accommodation options and facilities, warm hospitality and a memorable experience.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website
Sophie and Nathen first diversified into tourism in 2007 after lack of accommodation options within the Mungo region showed a potential income in a time of drought. With the closest town being a 200km round trip, Sophie needed a responsibility and direction of her own on the station, hence Turlee Station Stay!
