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| Home Valley Station |
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Indulge in the ultimate outback experience at Home Valley Station. Experience the cultural difference of a station which is still largely run by the traditional owners of the land, the Balanggarra people.
Home Valley is a working cattle station, Indigenous TAFE academy and an adventure lover's playground. |
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Things to do
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| If relaxing while on holiday is your favourite past time, you will find plenty of quiet spots amongst magnificent scenery at Home Valley Station. If you're more adventurous, however, you’ll never be bored with so many activities including canoeing, fishing, hunting, clay target shooting, indigenous cultural experiences, horseriding, sunset tours and much more. |
- Do the 'Australia' movie tour – seeing locations including Kidman's Krossing, Luhrmann's Lookout and Jackman's Jump-Up.
- Watch the Cockburn Range change to a shade of pink as the sun sets in the Kimberley.
- Look up to the sky as you take part in the Twitchers Tour – a tour designed not only for the dedicated birdwatcher but for those just wanting to learn as well.
- Reel in a Barramundi in what locals call one of the region's most renowned spots. The Pentecost, Durack and Salmond Rivers all run through the station, making fishermen spoilt for choice.
- Join one of the resident 'horse whisperers' on a trail ride to the Pentecost River.
- Get comfy in the saddle as you enter the Braham Cattle Paddock and try your hand at a real cattle muster.
- The question remains. Will it return to you? Join in on the Boomerang Throwing Competition to test your skill using the traditional tool of the Aborigines.
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Places to stay
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- Grass Castles - built using sturdy timber and steel to reflect a historical homestead the rooms are lavishly furnished in the most modern design.
- Sand Castles - the safari style eco-tents are located in a relaxed bush setting.
- Homestead Guesthouse Rooms - the new Homestead Guesthouse rooms have replaced the original stockman's quarters but have been designed to replicate the previous buildings.
- If you like to rough it in the outback, snuggle down in your swag at one of the best campsites along the Gibb River Road.
- For enquires about Home Valley Station, contact: +61 (0)8 9161 4322 or visit www.homevalley.com.au
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Places to eat
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| The Dusty Bar & Grill is an iconic part of Home Valley Station, serving quality Australian cuisine against a backdrop of authentic Station memorabilia. |
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Getting there
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| Home Valley Station is an hour an a half drive from Kununurra or 45 minutes from El Questro Wilderness Park. |
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Movie locations
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| Cockburn Range |
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National Parks in the area
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| El Questro Wilderness Park |
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Useful links
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| You'll find more information about Home Valley station at www.homevalley.com.au |
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