This Is Our Story
Long before highways, fuel stops and travellers with caravans, this was simply the edge of the known world.
In 1879 pastoralist Abraham Wallace and his nephew J.H. Palmer drove 2,700 head of cattle across some of the harshest country in Australia — around the Gulf and down the Roper River — until they reached the quiet waters of Stanley Billabong. Here they founded Elsey Station, a lonely outpost in a place people would come to call the Never Never.
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642 Homestead Rd, Mataranka NT 0852
🚐 Now You Can Book Your Stay Online! 🏕️
We've had so many guests ask for a way to secure their stay before starting their journey, and we're pleased to announce that online bookings are now available for all accommodation and campsites at Mataranka Homestead!
You can now book online for:
✅ Powered Caravan Sites
✅ Unpowered Caravan Sites
✅ Cabins
✅ Motel Rooms
Book anytime, from anywhere, and travel with the confidence of knowing your accommodation is waiting for you when you arrive.
The best part? You'll still have the freedom to choose your own campsite on arrival.
Whether you prefer a powered site close to the amenities, a quiet shady spot, or a site beside friends and family, the choice remains yours, just as it always has been.
Site selection is subject to availability at the time of arrival.
Head to our website today and secure your next outback getaway!
📍 Mataranka Homestead Resort