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Pilbara Oasis between Karijini & Ningaloo

OPEN to Tourists 29th March - 13th October 2024
OPEN for Corporate Accommodation year round

Cheela Plains Station is a family owned and managed working cattle station nestled in the semi-arid, pastoral rangelands of the Pilbara in northern Western Australia. Our station-stay is a welcome stop for travellers on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road between the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and Karijini National Park.

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Cheela Plains Station spans the Beasley River Gorge with ancient rock formations that can be traced to the origins of the range in Karijini National Park.

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We offer comfortable rooms, powered campground sites & secluded wilderness camping. We are 2WD accessible.

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The Red Plains Café is open daily for barista coffee, our renowned carrot cake & snacks. A contemporary two course menu is served every evening except on a Wedneday where we serve delicious campfire burgers.

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GETTING HERE

Cheela Plains is located 170kms southwest of Tom Price Visitor Centre (via Paraburdoo) and 460kms northeast of Exmouth on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road (Hwy 136). The Station Campground is situated 1km off the main highway and is accessible by 2 wheel drive car.

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STATION EVENTS

Each year, we are introducing new and exciting events on Cheela. In 2020, we again hosted our 'Space Safari' an introduction to astrophotography under the magnificent night sky of the Pilbara. Everything from landscape to deep-sky astrophotography will be covered. Stay tuned for the announcement of 2021 event dates.

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Cheela Plains Station has long been a gathering place of people and cultures coming together. The pastoral lease encompasses four indigenous language groups: Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura, Yinhawangka, Bunjima and Jurruru. We acknowledge Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.

Our Guests Say It Best

    
 
 
        
   Mully Johnsen 
 4. September, 2024.
 
 
  What a great couple of day stay. Good 4bee tracks to go see. The washing machines are good as is the showers. The Cafe was good for a early mornimg coffee. The meals at night at $53 / person. No thanks. I heard mixed reviews on it. Bit expensive for what you got. Overall helpful friendly staff. The BBQ area is a good spot for a chat at dusk.
  
 
       
   Ayla Graney 
 2. September, 2024.
 
 
  Very social station stay! Good sites and amenities, nice cafe. Lovely walk for sunset. Didn’t get a chance to do the 4wd track but heard it was gorgeous. Very very limited Telstra service and seems to come and go.
  
 
       
   Deborah Snowden 
 1. September, 2024.
 
 
  Beautiful peaceful place
  
 
       
   Wendy Taylor 
 29. August, 2024.
 
 
  Excellent station stay, 3 nights, 2 adults powered site, pre booked for unpowered and swapped due to overcast weather., thanks to very helpful staff.
The sites circle a grassed and treed area, with power and potable water for each, ours was wide enough for the car and the van although some guests stayed hooked up.
Amenities were clean, two showers and two toilets, each side and a laundry with 3 washing machines. Plenty of line space for drying.
The cafe offered evening set menu meals with bookings required. Fresh coffee and terrific carrot cake was available daily from 730 .
We tried both, the evening meal was shared across large table settings and included two courses and a drink. The brisket main and blueberry pie dessert were delectable accompanied by a palatable sauv blanc. (Or red)
Fresh coffee and a house special carrot cake were worthy of a repeat visit the next day.
We also ventured out onto the station 4WD tracks and the scenery was terrific. Definitely worth a few hours sightseeing.
The station stay also offers a camp kitchen, fire place and seating as well as a child friendly area. Dogs are allowed and there were lots enjoying the open space during our stay.
Highly recommend a visit if in the area…a couple of hours from Tom Price or Nanutarra.
  
 
       
   Serena Caprini 
 27. August, 2024.
 
 
  Piscina stupenda,  grande valore aggiunto
  
 
       
   Emily Humble 
 3. August, 2024.
 
 
  Great place to visit and camp! Coffee shop/Restaurant was amazing! Must book!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 247 reviews