Staying with the Murray’s on their historic 5th generation, 200,000 acre sheep station on the banks of the beautiful and iconic Darling River is described by many as their ultimate Outback NSW experience. Liz and Gary have raised their four children at Trilby, are passionate about their outback way of life and enjoy sharing their experiences and lifestyle with visitors to the station.
Why not recapture the spirit of the wide, open spaces as you take a peek at the station with a 'mud map' in your hand.... throw a line in and fish for Cod and Yellow-belly .... boil your yabbies on an open fire and eat them fresh …. walk with the wildlife....smell the bush.... canoe this great river…. Or simply relax on the riverbank under the shade of the massive river red gums.
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Testimonial:
"Thanks for a wonderful stay. ***** Service, wonderful food, warm welcome; everything we had hoped for and more! Jacob and Peter loved the pool and the animals. Thanks for sharing a sample of the outback life - Back O Bourke is really something else!."
Jacob, Peter, Kim and Lone from Denmark.
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Gary and Liz Murray have lived at Trilby Station since their marriage in 1981. Gary is a fifth generation of the Murray family who first settled on the Darling River in 1860 and Liz came to the outback about 31 years ago to fill a Governess position for three months ….. and never left!
They have four children: Alex (25) who is completing her Masters in Architecture at Sydney University this year, Tom (23) is living his dream - flying choppers in the remote Kimberly region of Western Australia and AJ (14) and Will (12) are now boarders at The Armidale School, ending 18 years of School of The Air lessons for Liz.
Accommodation:
Overseer's Cottage: The fully renovated Overseer’s Cottage, originally built in the 1960’s for the station overseer and his family, features 2 Bedrooms (a double and a triple single) with polished floorboards, antiques and collectibles throughout. Also included is air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, all linen, Austar TV, a full kitchen, laundry, gas BBQ and a paved campfire pit. Relax on your verandah overlooking the pool and enjoy this peaceful outback retreat by the Darling River. You can choose to self cater or enjoy Liz's home cooked meals - delivered to your cottage.
Rates: From AU$105 double self catering
Jillaroo's Cottage: Once home for the station’s Jackaroos and Jillaroos, this cottage has been transformed from its once humble beginnings to very comfortable self- contained guest accommodation. This fully renovated, air-conditioned and heated cottage is also 2 bedroom (one queen room and a twin room) - though smaller than the Overseer's Cottage, with your private bathroom a few steps outside your door. There's a fascinating story as to why... Liz wil tell you when you arrive. The Jillaroo's Cottage is situated by the pool and you can choose to self cater or enjoy Liz's home cooked meals - delivered to your cottage.
Rates: from AU$95 double - self catering
Shearer's Bunkhouse: New shearer’s quarters were established on Trilby Station after the original building was destroyed by fire and today’s shearer’s would be hard pressed to find more comfortable lodgings anywhere. There is a total of 9 twin share bedrooms - the six inside bedrooms have reverse cycle air-conditioning and the three older bedrooms outside have fans, all have electric blankets and linen. With a slow combustion wood fire, caterer’s size kitchen, TV and DVD player, share bathrooms and laundry, a huge paved campfire area and gazebo – the Shearer’s Bunkhouse is ideal for large fishing parties and groups. Our collection of historic memorabilia and photos are housed here at the Bunkhouse.
Rates:from AU$35pp twin share. Long stay and group discounts apply
Powered Sites and Riverside Camp Sites: Caravanning and camping trailers are a very popular means of travel these days and Trilby Station caters to these clients by offering powered sites with a gas BBQ, gazebo, paved campfire area and bathroom facilities. All accommodation is almost riverside... the Darling River.
They also offer secluded river campsites - with names such as Coonong, Winbar, Nortons and Hora.... named after paddocks on the station. These campsites, all with a cleared campfire area and rubbish bin, are spread out among the red river gum and coolabah trees on the banks of the river, ensuring you feel total seclusion. Bathroom and laundry facilities are back at the Shearer’s Bunkhouse… you are also quite welcome to take a dip in the new swimming pool.
Things to Do:
We want your visit to Trilby Station to be memorable and we take great pride in our accommodation and the quality service we provide for all our guests. R and R is what we’re about ...so if you want to just put your feet up and relax with a good book and a drink - then do it. But if you do fancy a spot of fishing or yabbying, or maybe to paddle a canoe - the majestic Darling River is there waiting. Enjoy bird watching and bush walking with the wildlife on the many walking tracks around the accommodation complex.
And if the ways-of-the-west are what you seek – grab one of Liz’s Mud Map tours and head off for a peek about. Wandering around this historic station sets you to wondering what life must have been like in this remote spot at the turn of the century. It’s fascinating and will draw you in for sure.
Getting Here:
From Louth: Cross the Darling River and after 3km turn left at the T section. Sign here says Trilby 19kms. Follow for 19km and turn left at the Trilby Station mailbox and large billboard. It is 3km from here to the Homestead and accommodation complex.
From Tilpa: Follow the Tilpa to Louth road on the western side of the river for approx 70km. On your right you'll see the Trilby Station mailbox and large billboard. Turn right here and follow 3km into the Homestead and accommodation complex.
Where to Stay 
Gary and Liz Murray have lived at Trilby Station since their marriage in 1981. Gary is a fifth generation of the Murray family who first settled on the Darling River in 1860 and Liz came to the outback about 31 years ago to fill a Governess position for three months ….. and never left! 
We want your visit to Trilby Station to be memorable and we take great pride in our accommodation and the quality service we provide for all our guests. R and R is what we’re about ...so if you want to just put your feet up and relax with a good book and a drink - then do it.
From Louth: