Cheela Plains

Don’t pay $170 for a room with dinner and breakfast it’s just not worth it. If I’d gone the budget option I would have saved $30 and gotten a cooked breakfast. For the $170 you get ‘complimentary’ breakfast which when you book the budget room ($80) is $15 or $18 cooked breakfast. I asked for cooked and explained the reasoning but they refused. If I wanted cooked instead of ‘complimentary’ continental it was $18 extra. I would have thought $3 at most. The complimentary breakfast isn’t worth $15. I essentially paid an extra $30 for bedding (budget room just had bottom sheet). When I asked this question they were unable to answer.

The $45 two course dinner (included in the $170) was lasagne with salad and cheesecake. Since they advertise their other cakes for $5 does this mean I paid $40 for lasagne and salad? Simply not value for money and a bit of a disappointment.

In saying that it’s a great place for those self sufficient. The majority of the staff are very friendly and helpful. It’s a beautiful location and you have access to explore their nearby gorge ($15 self drive if not staying 2 nights). The facilities were clean although only 1 toilet and shower for the ladies so fortunately they weren’t busy.

I’m sorry but for a room with a shared bathroom I was expecting a lot more for their $170 package. I’ve stayed in similar rooms on other stations for $40. I would have assumed that getting a package deal would have been cheaper not more expensive. I won’t visit again without my own accommodation.

A great place to stop over in between Exmouth and Karijini. Amenities are top notch and the hot breakfast hit the spot.
The stars at night were stunning and we enjoyed the walk up the hill to the flag for a sunset drink overlooking the plains. The outback station feel is well and truky present. <3

Amazing place to stay - would have been great to spend more than a night. Camp sites are powered and on a wonderful, lush grass lawn.