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Learn Natural Sequence Farming
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…
Read More100 years of Outback Architecture
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…
Read MoreTravel the Wool Wagon Pathway to Wooleen Station
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…
Read MoreAre the gravel roads to Wooleen Station safe?
“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…
Read More8 Station Stays in WA
8 Station Stays in the mid-west of WA Outback colours as the WA sun sets on Wooleen Station Stay Travelling Western Australia offers a multitude of unique opportunities, and we believe the chance to stop at a WA Station Stay is one of the best. Stations offer a vastly different experience and way of life…
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