Pilbara Oasis between Karijini & Ningaloo

OPEN to Tourists 1st April - 7th 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.

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Cheela Plains Station spans the Beasley River Gorge with ancient rock formations that can be traced to the origins of the range in Karijini National Park.

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STAY

We offer comfortable rooms, powered campground sites & secluded wilderness camping. We are 2WD accessible.

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DINE

The Red Plains Café is open daily for barista coffee, our renowned carrot cake & snacks. A contemporary two course menu is served every evening except on a Sunday where we serve delicious campfire burgers.

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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.
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    STATION EVENTS

    Each year, we are introducing new and exciting events on Cheela.  In 2020, we again hosted our 'Space Safari'  an introduction to astrophotography under the magnificent night sky of the Pilbara. Everything from landscape to deep-sky astrophotography will be covered.   Stay tuned for the announcement of 2021 event dates.

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    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.

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    Meet some of our team… you may have seen these friendly faces this season already 🤠 If not, we’re looking forward to welcoming you soon!

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    Meet some of our team… you may have seen these friendly faces this season already 🤠 If not, we’re looking forward to welcoming you soon!

    It`s wildflower season. Make sure to take a wander and soak in all that the Pilbara has to offer before they`re gone. 💐

    📸: @schwieso.tess

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    It's wildflower season. Make sure to take a wander and soak in all that the Pilbara has to offer before they're gone. 💐 📸: @schwieso.tess

    Views upon views from our cave walk, right here at the station stay. We love it here. 🥾

    📸: @schwieso.tess

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    Views upon views from our cave walk, right here at the station stay. We love it here. 🥾 📸: @schwieso.tess

    SEPTEMBER MENU IS LIVE 🍴🍷

    Take a look at the lineup for dinners this month! This is just one of the rotating restaurant meals you can look forward to at Red Plains Cafe... Beef Cheek Bourguignon served w/ Roast Potato, Steamed Carrots & Peas. 🥩

    With a set menu, you can indulge in a main, dessert and a complimentary drink, with house-made bread and butter. Who`s booking in? 🙋

    Book now and see our new menu, link in bio.

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    SEPTEMBER MENU IS LIVE 🍴🍷 Take a look at the lineup for dinners this month! This is just one of the rotating restaurant meals you can look forward to at Red Plains Cafe... Beef Cheek Bourguignon served w/ Roast Potato, Steamed Carrots & Peas. 🥩 With a set menu, you can indulge in a main, dessert and a complimentary drink, with house-made bread and butter. Who's booking in? 🙋 Book now and see our new menu, link in bio.