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Ellenbrae Station

Durack, WA
At a glance
Rest AreaShowersBBQTent SiteDrinking WaterCaravansFire PlaceToiletsPets Welcome

About this rest area

Ellenbrae Station, situated in a remote area of the Kimberley in Australia, offers an authentic outback experience. The location boasts an impressive cattle station and is a favoured rest point for tourists exploring the beautiful Gibb River Road. This rustic retreat provides unique accommodation options, invigorating walking trails, exotic bird-watching, and the opportunity to interact with the land and animals. Experience the tranquillity of the Australian bush at Ellenbrae Station.

Ellenbrae Station, ideally situated on the Gibb River Road, greets visitors as a rustic oasis amidst scenic vistas, roughly 230km away from Kununurra and 460km from Derby. Known primarily for its cattle rearing, it has now transformed into a sought-after pit stop during the arid seasons, drawing wanderlust-filled tourists from around the globe. With its unique mix of rural charm and raw nature, Ellenbrae station is a delightful detour on any Northern Territory adventure.

How to Get There

217km west of eastern end of Gibb River Road, 131km north-east of Mount Barnett on the northern side of Gibb River Road. 400m to campsite.

What this place offers

Amenities

Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Hot Showers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout
Gift & Souvenir Shop
Day Rest Area
Cold Drinks
Dry Access Only
Cafe
Photo Opportunity
Day Use Area
Fire Place
Bird Watching
Coffee & Tea

Location

Ellenbrae Station•Gibb River Road, Durack, WA, 6743

Common questions about Ellenbrae Station

What facilities does Ellenbrae Station have?

Ellenbrae Station has lookout, showers, gift & souvenir shop, day rest area, bbq and tent site. That is the short list; 23 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Ellenbrae Station?

The record for Ellenbrae Station lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Ellenbrae Station online?

We hold no online booking link for Ellenbrae Station, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Ellenbrae Station?

Ellenbrae Station sits in Durack, WA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Ellenbrae Station

Facilities recorded for Ellenbrae Station
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
ShowersYes
Gift & Souvenir ShopYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BBQYes
Tent SiteYes
Drinking WaterYes
ShadeYes
Cold DrinksYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
CafeYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Day Use AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
CaravansYes
CampgroundYes
Fire PlaceYes
Camping FeeYes
ToiletsYes
Bird WatchingYes
Coffee & TeaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Hot ShowersYes

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Gibb River Road

Durack, WA 6743

Ellenbrae Station