Practical Eco-Driving Tips for a Safe and Sustainable Journey to Wooleen Station Visiting Wooleen Station is an unforgettable experience, but its remote location in Western Australia means driving is the primary way to get here. While public transport and other low-emission travel options aren’t viable, there are still ways to reduce your environmental impact on…
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On the 19th of May 2022, Frances Pollock was honoured to deliver a delayed International Women’s Day speech in Geraldton, Western Australia for the ‘Women Inspiring Better Business‘ group. The International Women’s Day 2022 theme, Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, recognises and celebrates the contribution of women and girls around the world,…
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In July 2021 Wooleen Station is delighted to be partnering with the Andrew’s family to host the nationally renowned Natural Sequence Farming, Tarwyn Park Training. The conservation and regeneration of the rangelands is our key focus at Wooleen. The rangelands are described as a renewable resource, but this is only possible if we manage the…
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This year the Wooleen Homestead (and many of its out-buildings) turn 100! To celebrate its history, we thought we’d share some of the stories which led to its construction and the unique outback architecture used to cope with the hot conditions. The Early Years James Sharpe purchased parcels of land to make up the Wooleen pastoral lease in…
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The Wool Wagon Pathway is a self-drive route which exemplifies the true Australian outback. Following an itinerary, you can complete this driving holiday through some of West Australia’s legendary sheep and wool country, traversing the same tracks as the early wool carts … though the ‘tracks’ are graded gazetted roads these days. The pathway begins in…
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“Are the gravel roads to Wooleen Station safe?” It’s a regular question around here. In fact, I’d say we field it at least once a day on the telephone and perhaps every third email during the season. The short answer is, yes. They are very safe. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t follow some basic outback…
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