Kappawanta
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Eyre Peninsula, South Australia |
| Products | Sheep (wool) |
Kappawanta—also referred to as Kappawanta Station—is a pastoral lease functioning as a sheep station and recognized as an official locality within South Australia. It is situated approximately east of Elliston and south of Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, in close proximity to Lake Newland. The station's eastern section encompasses the majority of the Bascombe Well Conservation Park.
Ownership of Kappawanta in 1862 was held by Thomas Horn and Edward Kent until their partnership was dissolved. By the following year, the station maintained a flock of 5,345 sheep. In 1888, the property—with improvements appraised at £3,182—was offered at auction. However, by 1889, all livestock and equipment were sold off, leading to the station’s abandonment.
By 1893, ownership had transferred to Messrs R Myers and Son, who subsequently placed Kappawanta on the market again in 1896. At that time, the estate covered , containing 6,200 sheep, 15 cattle, and 5 horses distributed over 18 paddocks. In 1898, Edward Morris acquired the property through a lottery system and consistently produced between 90 and 160 wool bales annually until his passing in 1908.
Following Edward Morris's death, management of Kappawanta was undertaken by Elizabeth Morris, with her sons assuming control later on. The station endured significant bushfires in 1932 that impacted both Kappawanta and adjacent properties. Additionally, severe storm events in 1942 caused damage to the homestead and related facilities.
George and Edward Morris retained ownership until selling the station to R. Sheehan in 1948.
The official boundaries for the locality were established in November 1999 and include the cadastral hundreds of Kappawanta, Blesing, Hudd, along with portions of Barwell, Cowan, and Tinline.