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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Who'd have
thought you’d see an Airstream out here?; a
tinnie is useful to explore the Ningaloo Reef;
the track to 14-Mile is suitable for all vehicles;
Martin, Muriel and the children are perfect
custodians of the landRESPECTING TRADITIONS
The Baiyungu people consider Warroora
Station to be an important part of their
cultural heritage and there is currently a
joint treaty between Warroora and Baiyungu
people to share in the responsibility for the
management of the land to protect it for
future use by the Baiyungu people.
This may occur soon as the West
Australian Government and the Baiyungu
people are looking at taking over managing
sections of the Ningaloo coast for pastoral,
conservation and tourism operations.
Leonie McLeod purchased the lease in
1994 for her sons Martin and Murray Horak.
Warroora Station is now home to Martin
and his wife Muriel and kids Sasha, Eva
and Nolan. They consider themselves the
custodians of the land and pride themselves
on looking after it. The sheep are gone, but
the shearing shed remains and it is now a
very popular wedding destination.
The Homestead, cottages and shearersquarters are now all accommodation
options, so if sleeping on a sandy beach is
not a preference, these options will cater to
your needs. If you do decide to stay in any
of these options, you do get to enjoy hot
showers and flushing toilets.
With the property relying on renewable
energy sources (solar and wind) to keep it
going, it is helpful to limit your electricity
usage. This is also the reason why there
is no air-conditioning in any of the
accommodation.
I decided to check out the Shearers
Cottage and enjoyed the rustic charms. A
couple of singles beds graced my room and
the kitchen was equipped with everything I
needed to cook for 40 people. Thankfully, I
only had to cook for me, although I did share
the space with Harry.
Each night we would sit around the fire
pit and I would listen intently as Harry told
stories about his life while enjoying a can of
beer and a cigarette or two.“Warroora only charges $10 per adult
per day or a mere $50 per week and
children under 16 are free”
Warroora Station, WA
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