Maroonah
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Founder | J. H. Mansfield |
| Headquarters | Pilbara region , Australia |
| Products | Wool, sheep |
Maroonah Station, often referred to simply as Maroonah, operates as a sheep station under a pastoral lease in Western Australia's Pilbara region. It is situated roughly east of Coral Bay and southward of Onslow.
Spanning an expanse of , Maroonah shares its borders with Towera, Lyndon, Mangaroon, Ullawarra, Edmund, and Glenflorrie Stations, in addition to the Barlee Range Wildlife Sanctuary. The land is traditionally owned by the Tharrkari, who also oversee the adjacent Ullawarra station.
The station was founded in 1893 by J. H. Mansfield, who previously managed Karratha and Middalya Stations. Wool production commenced the same year. After Mansfield passed away in 1907, management responsibilities were taken over by his widow Annie Mansfield alongside property overseer John Griffin. Despite significant flood damage to infrastructure in 1909, shearing that year produced more than 150 wool bales from a flock of 10,000 sheep. Upon Annie Mansfield's death in 1911, the business partnership ended in 1912, leading to Maroonah being put up for auction.
At the time of sale, Maroonah encompassed , divided into nine paddocks enclosed by of fencing. The property included nine watering wells and was stocked with 10,200 sheep and 70 horses. W. S. Finey acquired the station and appointed G. F. Egan as manager; however, stock numbers dwindled to 2,000 sheep due to drought conditions and dingo attacks.
In October 1913, ownership transferred to Frank Craig, who also held Portree and Yalbalgo Stations. The Craig family maintained involvement with Maroonah until at least the passing of Gordon Craig in 1951.
In 2009, native title rights were granted to the Thudgari people over an area of approximately , which includes Maroonah along with Glenflorrie and Mangaroon Stations. This recognition allows for traditional activities such as hunting, gathering, and camping on these lands.
By 2018, Maroonah was offered for sale together with Mangaroon and Diamond Downs Stations. Collectively, these properties covered and supported about 5,000 head of droughtmaster cattle, with a listed price of AUD 7 million.