Bullara station

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Bularra station was not on our itinerary when we started the trip, in fact we hadn’t heard of it 

But as providence would have it i was watching an episode of the lifestyle pioneers (on you tube) when we were at Yardie and then as we were having a drink and listening to the music provided at the station we were chatting to some other travellers that were going there.

When  we returned to the van that evening, Gadget had a look and could get us a spot there for one night , so we made the decision to do the short hop to Bullara (1.5hrs) then we would have to do a big hop the following day to Dampier. 

Bullara station is located a just a short drive from Exmouth and is a working cattle station spread over about 25 000 hectares. Bullara provides various types of accommodation from , cottages to shearer’s quarters accomodation and caravan and tent spaces .

There are three different walks that you can do around the property, with the opportunity to take in the views of the area, see wildlife and the working station.

The above hay stacks had a group of Corellas enjoying a munch of hay and the cheeky buggers actually turned to face me when i was taking photos like they were posing. In the evening as you  sit sipping  your beverage of choice the cows , sheep and goats just amble past.  Wandering amongst the humans.

Above the “Woolshed Cafe” provides meals throughout the day  including their famous pies and scones. They also make a pretty great cup of coffee. Of an evening they offer an evening meal.

Termed “the Table” all ingredients are locally sourced, and the menu is a modern take on traditional meals prepared by their in-house head chef and pastry chef. The diners are all sat together.

On our evening we were treated to golden snapper fillets with crumbed poached eggs and fresh greens. For dessert one of the best sticky date puddings i ve had. 

The whole accomodation area is a photographers delight, above is the bottle tree, where patrons hang an empty bottle to mark their visit. 

There are bits of art every where all made from old bits of farm machinery and bits and pieces, in the above you can see a little dashhound at the base. These were scattered through out the grounds , with even the bar stools being creatively made with old bits of metal. Even the latches on the toilet doors are welded together bits of art , it was really really fantastic.

The other interesting feature is the open air showers. There is about four of these scattered throughout the camping grounds, where you can shower comfortably underneath the stars or blue sky. Gadget and i both took the opportunity to experience these showers. They do also provide conventional showers as well.

We had an amazing evening here , the food was great and the atmosphere fantastic.

Definitely highly recommended

Until the next blog 

Travel safe 

The Touring Knights

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