Exmouth Gulf Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Founder | J Brockman |
| Headquarters | North West Cape , Australia |
Area served | Gascoyne, Western Australia |
| Products | Sheep |
Exmouth Gulf Station, also known simply as Exmouth Station, is a pastoral lease functioning as a sheep station situated in the Gascoyne area of Western Australia, approximately south of the town of Exmouth. Spanning an area of , the property encompasses a large portion of the eastern flank of North West Cape, with its eastern perimeter bordering Exmouth Gulf, from which it derives its name.
The lease originated in 1876 when J Brockman purchased land on North West Cape intended for cattle grazing. In 1888, Brockman sold sections, including Exmouth, Yardie Creek, and Ningaloo Station, to ornithologist Thomas Carter. Carter then founded a sheep station in 1889, developed wells along the coast, and recorded Aboriginal place names in the region.
Originally, Yardie Creek and Exmouth formed part of one leasehold but were divided in 1912, coinciding with the opening of the nearby Point Cloates whaling station.
In 1931, ownership transferred from the King and Watson estate to S.T Lefroy, manager of Minilya Station, for £13,000.
Significantly, Australia's first major oil discovery took place at Rough Range, located within the station's territory; oil extraction continues there today, with production transported to Cape Range.
In 1943, a Boomerang A-46 aircraft sustained wing damage after colliding with a wireless mast during a low-altitude pass over the station but managed to return safely to Potshot airfield for repairs.
Exmouth Gulf operates under Crown Lease CL100-1976 and is registered under Land Act number LA3114/996.