Pilbara Oasis between Karijini & Ningaloo
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 Karjini National Park.
GETTING HERE
Cheela Plains is located 130kms (via gravel) west of Tom Price and 320kms 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.

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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👕 What to Wear at Cheela Plains 🌾
▪PILBARA OASIS BETWEEN KARIJINI AND NINGALOO▪
Heading our way? Think comfortable, practical & sun-safe ☀️
Cheela Plains is remote, dusty and beautiful — so pack for warm days, cooler nights and plenty of time outdoors.
✔️ Lightweight, breathable clothing
✔️ Long sleeves & pants for sun protection
✔️ Closed-in shoes for exploring & sandals or thongs for downtime
✔️ Hat, sunscreen & sunnies
✔️ A warm layer for evenings
Dress for comfort and you’ll enjoy every moment of station life.
EXPLORE ▪ STAY▪ DINE
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Still pitching the idea of booking one of our wilderness campsites? 🏕️
Just take a read of Lisa’s glowing review below and put all those questions at ease. ✨
But don’t just read the review… book your wilderness campsite today and experience it for yourself! ⛺
Thank you, Lisa, for such an awesome and detailed review . We love hearing about your experience with us.
Click Below for more information regarding our wilderness campsites.👇
🔗 https://www.cheelaplains.com.au/outback-stays/wilderness-campsites/
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Just another day at Cheela Plains — sharing the shade with the locals 🦘🌿
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✨ It’s been a while since we shared a review, so what better way to get back into it than with this gleaming one from Laura! ✨
Laura was one of the last guests to stay in one of our Queen Ensuite rooms during the 2025 season, and we’re so grateful for her kind words. 💛
If you’re looking for an unforgettable outback experience in 2026, don’t wait — book your stay at Cheela Plains now and experience it for yourself! 👇
🔗https://book-directonline.com/properties/cheelaplainsstationstaydirect
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🌠✨ Meet little “Twinkle” ✨🌠
This sweet girl joined us gracefully at the very end of the 2025 season.
💫Now for a bit of fun… can you guess her mum’s name? 🤔
Hint: Think of something you’d find in the night sky 🌙✨
Drop your guesses in the comments below 👇
Let’s see who gets it right! 💫
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Low 40s and finally feeling “cool” here at Cheela Plains 😆🔥
Meet Baz & Bert from Cheela Plains Contracting, enjoying a well-earned rest and soaking up the Pilbara way of life 😎🍺
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