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Cheela Plains Station Stay

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OPEN Tourists 26th March - 6th October 2027
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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.

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 Sunday where we serve delicious campfire burgers.

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Our Guests Say It Best

    
 
 
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   Jodie Millar 
 5. October, 2026.
 
 
  Had a beautiful ‘French’ beef cheeks for dinner. Best I’ve ever had! The desert was also delicious, a deconstructed type of berry cheesecake, it was so light and yummy, I wanted more! Beautiful table for 3 (husband and dog) outside with lovely romantic lighting just for us! (Everyone else ate inside)! Highly recommend to do a dinner and burger night on Sundays. Lovely camp volunteer hostess’ Sue and John made everyone welcome and very helpful. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay ❤️
1 Beef cheeks ‘romantic dinner’ for 3
2 Sunday burger night
3 My dog enjoyed the gorge walks, thanks for letting us take her on a great adventure ❤️
  
 
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   Jo Gilbert 
 2. October, 2026.
 
 
  Last minute decision to book a powered caravan site here to break up our trip from Karijini to Exmouth.
This place exceeded our expectations. Arrived to beautiful green grass in the main camping area and plenty of space to back our van in. We took the chance to relax in the peace and quiet after a busy few days of exploring gorges.
The ablutions including laundry facilities were great.
Highlight for us was the lighting of the fire pit before sunset and sitting there chatting to other campers.
Thanks Cheela Plains. Great stay.
  
 
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   Nellie M 
 26. September, 2026.
 
 
  Great place to stay between Karijini and Exmouth. Friendly camp host and lovely atmosphere. Amenities are great. Would definitely recommend.
  
 
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   Christian T 
 17. September, 2026.
 
 
  It’s the place and the people!
  
 
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   shena christian 
 16. September, 2026.
 
 
  Loved the staff and service.Plenty of walks to enjoy  and recommend booking the evening set menu dinner.
  
 
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   Neville JOHNS 
 15. September, 2026.
 
 
  Excellent powered site - take the self guided 4WD trip - fantastic.
  
 
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   Juliette Guillot 
 8. September, 2026.
 
 
  Great spot, everything you need, good stop during your trip, nice people !!
  
 
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   Stefan Probst 
 6. September, 2026.
 
 
  Wir sind auf der Flucht vor Hurrikan Narelle hier gestrandet und wurden, eine Woche vor der offiziellen Saisoneröffnung, mit offenen Armen empfangen. Die Station ist im Vergleich zu vielen anderen noch nicht zu touristisch, bietet dennoch einen super Service, super nette Mitarbeiter und das gewisse Outback-Feeling. Und hat es so gut gefallen, dass wir nach einem kleinen Abstecher in den Karijini-Nationalpark, nochmal eine Nacht dort waren und dabei, eher durch Zufall, den legendären Burger-Abend miterleben durften. Insgesamt ... Stellplätze top, Sanitäranlagen sehr gut, Service prima ... gerne wieder!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 402 reviews

Travel Information

Cheela Plains is located 170kms southwest of Tom Price Visitor Centre (via Paraburdoo recommended) 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.

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