Cheela Plains Station Stay

This is the only stay if you need to go to Karijini national park from the west coast. It's a 7 hour drive from Carnargon, literally in the middle of nowhere. Thr cabin we booked was clean and we'll air-conditioned. The dinner there was fantastic, lamb was so tender. Food was exquisitely cooked. We could never imagine such a fine dinning experience in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Shower was hot enough, air-conditioning was cool enough. There is a tiny hill you can hike up for sunrise and sunset. Also star gazing. Overall an excellent stay.

Booked into a Queen Room which included Dinner with a 2 course set menu plus a make you own breakfast. Thought the price was quite high but as we had been camping, looked forward to a night of luxury. The night was cold 9°C, there was no heater in the fairly small room, just an inverter with settings, cold, blow, dehumidify .. there was no humidity. Might be ok for Summer but not Winter! The mattress was very good but the only pillows were way too fat & not soft. Not sure how people sleep with those, I guess on your back all propped up. The bed cover was hard & stiff with no duvet, as least there was a synthetic blanket to give us some warmth. Woke up quite cold & a stiff neck & had to shower etc in the cold bathroom. For the price we paid the amenities in the room were rudimentary with cheap coffee sachets, no plunger or Nespresso machine. The bathroom tiles & the area around the toilet could do with a good scrub. It was quiet. The fixed menu dinner that night was pork belly which I like, but this was hard & dry & didn’t eat a lot of it. Included was a glass of very average wine with a very limited selection. Dessert was nice. At breakfast. just a range of basic continental things which you sorted out for yourself. If you wanted an expresso or cappuccino you had to pay extra & not cheap. If you were caravanning or in a campervan, would be nice to get a powered camp site, but the rooms accomodation leaves me cold. I wouldn’t stay in them again.

Great place to stop. Friendly staff and possible to prebook evening meal.

Fantastic friendly owners and staff. The camp is super comfortable and scenic. I flew my small plane up, and they got in fuel for it. I spent 3 days flying over all the fantastic scenery. I will bring my wife up next in a caravan to show her. I would strongly reccommend a flying trip to any other aviators, as it is the perfect base to see the Pilbara from. A great stop over to meet and talk with all the other travellers.

Fantastic place to stay with reception Kelly being an energetic and happy hostess. It was great cabin accommodation on a working property. The self guided drives to on property creeks and great scenery was amazing. A great sunset lookout 200 metres from the cafe . Highly recommend a few days stay here. Anthony

The food was amazing - they obviously choose to employ competent chefs. The staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly. The on-station gorge was well worth the visit, especially Mussell Pool and the nearby falls - you get to see the landforms of the Pilbara up close

Amazing oasis in the desert in the midst of rugged beauty. Accomodation options from own tent, supplied tent, caravan sites, self contained etc Top quality food at Red plains cafe. Fantastic hospitality! Don’t miss it! Stay 2 or more nights and receive complimentary access to our self-drive 4x4 private gorges.

A fantastic place to stop off between Karijini and the coast. Very friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and great coffee. Good knowledge of Gluten Free food as well. Driving circuit definitely worth a look.

Wow amazing station stay fabulous staff , great amenities , camp kitchen , cafe/restaurant, we had a meal and it was amazing especially the blueberry pie , great company at our table including a young couple from France. the sun sets were unreal , loved this place.