Pilbara Oasis between Karijini & Ningaloo
OPEN to Tourists 1st April - 6th October 2026
OPEN for Corporate Accommodation year round
Cheela Plains Station is a family owned and managed working cattle station nestled in the semi-arid, pastoral rangelands of the Pilbara in northern Western Australia. Our station-stay is a welcome stop for travellers on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road between the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and Karijini National Park.
GETTING HERE
Cheela Plains is located 170kms southwest of Tom Price Visitor Centre (via Paraburdoo) and 460kms northeast of Exmouth on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road (Hwy 136). The Station Campground is situated 1km off the main highway and is accessible by 2 wheel drive car.
Click here to learn more about travel options.
Cheela Plains Station has long been a gathering place of people and cultures coming together. The pastoral lease encompasses four indigenous language groups: Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura, Yinhawangka, Bunjima and Jurruru. We acknowledge Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.
Our Guests Say It Best
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🌠✨ Meet little “Twinkle” ✨🌠
This sweet girl joined us gracefully at the very end of the 2025 season.
💫Now for a bit of fun… can you guess her mum’s name? 🤔
Hint: Think of something you’d find in the night sky 🌙✨
Drop your guesses in the comments below 👇
Let’s see who gets it right! 💫
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Low 40s and finally feeling “cool” here at Cheela Plains 😆🔥
Meet Baz & Bert from Cheela Plains Contracting, enjoying a well-earned rest and soaking up the Pilbara way of life 😎🍺
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With the first month of the new year underway, we’d love to reintroduce the incredible dynamic duo behind Cheela Plains. 🌾✨
Meet Robin & Evan Pensini — the faces, the heart, and the driving force behind Cheela Plains.
They’re the reason a stay on the station is such a phenomenal experience for everyone who passes through. Their passion, vision, and deep connection to the Pilbara have shaped Cheela Plains into an unmissable destination — one that welcomes travellers with genuine hospitality, rich history, and a true sense of place.
#CheelaPlains #MeetTheOwners #PilbaraLife #OutbackHospitality #StationStay #WesternAustralia
Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you
at Cheela Plains.
Take a drive on our 4x4 Safari and soak in the
breathtaking views along the Beasley River time trail,
where unique windows into the region’s ancient
geological past are revealed.
It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. 🌄✨
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#geology #explore #naturelovers #gorge #hiddengem
🌞 Say goodbye to the January blues! 🌾✨
Escape to Cheela Plains for wide skies, golden sunsets, and pure outback magic. Recharge, relax, and make epic memories to last a lifetime.
📅 Your outback adventure is just a click away, book now - https://www.cheelaplains.com.au/
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Happy New Year from the entire Cheela Plains crew!
We’re excited to say we’ll be seeing you THIS year as we welcome another unforgettable season. ✨
#HappyNewYear #2026 #stationstay #Outback #seeaustralia #westernaustralia
We may be closed, but here’s a little peek at what the team has been up to!👀
Even without guests around, the crew has been hard at work — watering and mowing the lawns, keeping the staff fed, and most importantly, making sure the horses are happy and well looked after. 🐴🌾
#stationstay #behindthescenes #Outback #summer#westernaustralia #Pilbara #TeamWork
