Home Valley Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture, Tourism |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Harold MacNamara |
| Headquarters | Kununurra , Australia |
Area served | Kimberley region, Western Australia |
| Products | Cattle, Tourism accommodation |
| Owner | Indigenous Land Corporation |
Home Valley, also known as Home Valley Station, operates as a pastoral lease and cattle station located in Western Australia.
Location
Positioned along the Gibb River Road, the station lies to the west of Kununurra within the Kimberley region.
History
Together with Karunjie and Durack River Stations, Home Valley is owned by the Indigenous Land Corporation. These properties together encompass an area of .[1] Specifically, Home Valley covers , sharing its eastern boundary with the Pentecost River and neighboring El Questro Station. The station is identified by the brand HV8, prominently displayed on its signage.
Founded in 1957 by Harold MacNamara following his departure from Mabel Downs, Home Valley initially struggled with a reputation linked to frequent theft of unbranded calves, a problem also experienced by nearby El Questro. MacNamara subsequently sold the property, along with 700 head of cattle, to Kevin Stansby before moving on to manage Texas Downs.[2] In 1972, Stansby transferred ownership of Home Valley to General Development Corporation, headquartered in Perth.
In 2005, under the Regional Airports Development Scheme, the government awarded a grant of AUD 96,350 to enhance the station’s airstrip so it could accommodate night landings by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.[3]
After opening its doors to tourism in 2006, Home Valley expanded its offerings to include a variety of accommodation styles. A significant refurbishment completed in 2008 converted it into a resort destination overlooking Bindoola Creek, renowned for its boab trees and scenic views of the Cockburn Range.[4]
The station gained further recognition when it appeared as Faraway Downs in the film Australia, notably during a cattle drive sequence.[5]
See also
External links
- Home Valley Station Trails Project (archived 13 November 2014)
- Durack Station Trails Project (archived 13 November 2014)
- Karunjie Station Trails Project (archived 13 November 2014)
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