Travel information

GETTING HERE

Cheela Plains Station is located 170 kms southwest of Tom Price Visitor Centre (via Paraburdoo) and 460 kms northeast of Exmouth on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road (Hwy 136). The Station Stay is situated 1 km off the main highway and is accessible by 2 wheel drive car.

ARRIVE BY ROAD

Travelling from the north or south:

The Nanutarra-Munjina Road is 6 kms north of the Nanutarra Roadhouse and 34 kms south of the Onslow turnoff off the Northwest Coastal Highway (Hwy 1). Follow the Nanutarra/Munjina Road east toward Tom Price approximately 180 kms to Cheela Plains Station. The Station Stay turnoff is on the south side of the road, 500m east of the Beasley River bridge. Follow the gravel road approximately 2 km over the hill to your destination.

Travelling from the east (Karijini, Tom Price or Paraburdoo):

Follow the Nanutarra-Munjina Road west towards Nanutarra. Cheela Plains is 40 kms west of the Tom Price-Paraburdoo T-Junction. The Station Stay turnoff is on the south side of the road before crossing the Beasley River bridge. Follow the gravel road 1 km over the hill to your destination.

ARRIVE BY AIR

Paraburdoo Airport is 110 kms east of Cheela Plains and has up to 5 flights per day operated by Qantas Link return from Perth. Hire cars available from Hertz, Budget, Avis and Thrifty.

PLANNING YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY?

Are you wanting to explore the beauty of the Pilbara but don't have the equipment?

Check out Crickey Campers or Red Dirt Rentals to organise your next adventure. Visit the Ningaloo Reef, stay on the plains at Cheela and hike the gorges of Karijini.

With a range of 4WD vehicles accompanied with either caravans, camper trailers or roof top tents they'll have you on the road in no time.
Check out their websites to learn more.

ROAD DISTANCES

FROM / TO Cheela Plains

Town	Distance	Driving Time
Paraburdoo	90 kms	1 hr
Tom Price (via Paraburdoo)	170kms	1 hr 45 min
Nanutarra Roadhouse	186 kms	1 hr 45 min
Karijini NP Visitor Centre	230 kms	2 hr 45 min
Onslow	300 kms	3 hr 15 min
Exmouth	463 kms	4 hr 45 min
Newman	450 kms	4 hr 30 min
Karratha	450 kms	4 hr 30 min
Carnarvon	540 kms	5 hr 30 min
Perth	1500 kms	16 hrs

WEATHER

The winter months average around 25°C during the day, which is ideal for walking, experiencing the gorge and exploring the station, please ensure you have adequate water, sun protection and insect repellent while exploring.

The temperatures can drop to 1°C at night, so bring warm clothes (thermals, jumpers, jackets, beanies, gloves) and if camping, bring extra bedding (blankets, hot water bottles and warm sleeping bags).

Our local weather station is located at Paraburdoo Airport. Please note that Cheela Plains Sation is generally a few degrees warmer than Paraburdoo.

Paraburdoo Temperature

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Average Max(°C)	41	39	37	34	29	25	25	28	31	36	38	41
High Max (°C)	48	47	46	42	37	33	33	37	40	45	45	48
Average Min (°C)	26	25	24	20	15	11	10	11	14	18	22	26
Low Min (°C)	16	18	12	11	5	2	1	2	4	8	13	16

Cheela Plains Monthly Rainfall Chart

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	ANNUAL AVG
Average (mm)	56	64	59	14	17	20	14	3	4	3	7	18	279
Highest Daily (mm)	108	60	156	31	32	46	57	11	35	20	20	27	n/a