Lyndavale Station
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Stanes family |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Northern Territory |
| Products | Angus cattle, Charolais crossbreeds |
| Owner | Stanes family |
Lyndavale Station is a cattle station situated in Australia's Northern Territory, spanning approximately , and lies roughly southwest of Alice Springs accessible via the Stuart Highway.
Background
Formed in 1987 through the partitioning of Erldunda station, Lyndavale has been under the ownership of the Stanes family since the 1920s. The landscape is predominantly composed of sandhills blanketed with mulga, much of which exhibits low productivity. Originally, the land was segmented into smaller paddocks; however, fencing was later removed within mulga regions to establish a single expansive paddock, maintained by 25 water points (bores).
By April 2023, Ross and Joanne Stanes also possessed Mount Ebenezer, located directly north of Lyndavale. The Stanes family enterprise includes Ross's parents Anne and John, along with his brother Bennett and partner Lily Culbertson, who collectively own De Rose Hill Station (around ) plus several smaller holdings near Adelaide. Their livestock operations primarily involve Angus cattle, with some crossbreeding involving Charolais. The property holds both accredited EU and organic (USDA) certifications.
A Federal Court decision in April 2023 acknowledged native title rights over about of pastoral lease lands encompassing Erldunda, Lyndavale, and Curtin Springs stations. This historic ruling granted traditional owners privileges including hunting, performing ceremonies, and necessitated consultation regarding land use—representing the inaugural recognition of commercial rights in Central Australia. Rights for mineral exploration remain with license holders for potash extraction. Ross Stanes expressed support for the verdict, emphasizing the enduring respectful relationship between pastoralists and native title holders.