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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!
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. They have one daughter, Grace, almost 2 and another on the way due later this year.
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.
$10.00 per night (children aged 4-15yrs) $20.00 per night (adults aged 16 yrs & over)
$50.00 per night - Family (2 adults & 2 children)
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: $60.00 per couple per night
Chibnalwood Cottage - The Chibnalwood Cottage is a fully self contained cottage comprising of polished floor boards throughout the lounge/dining, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. It comes with all linen supplied and has air conditioning and a wood heater with a stack of wood supplied as well as a fan, t.v., dvd player, BBQ with gas and laundry facilities. The cottage is located next to Nathen and Sophie’s house at Chibnalwood which is situated 8km closer to Mungo. It is great for those wanting seclusion and private bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Rates: $80.00 per couple per night
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 many different roads winding their way around the quarters and homestead area.
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 of 10 or more as well as meals by candle light in the shearing shed.
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.
Where to Stay 
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!
Turlee Station Stay is roughly 100km north east of Mildura.