Mount Barnett Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Kimberley region, Western Australia |
| Owner | Kupungarri Aboriginal Corporation |
Mount Barnett Station operates as a cattle station under a pastoral lease in Western Australia. It is situated approximately north of Fitzroy Crossing and east of Derby, within the Kimberley area. The property is traversed by Manning Creek and encompasses the popular tourist destination Manning Gorge. Entry to the station is gained via the Gibb River Road.
The current leaseholder is the Kupungarri Aboriginal Corporation.
Dating back to before 1903, the station was originally stocked with cattle driven from Fitzroy Crossing over the King Leopold Ranges, now known as the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges. Mick O'Connor managed the property until at least 1912, during which time it was owned by the Rose Brothers. At that period, Mount Barnett was among eight remote stations along the Lennard River and did not have mail delivery services.
By 1920, Ben Copley had acquired ownership; he also possessed Karbar Station near Yalgoo and oversaw large-scale cattle overlanding ventures. In the mid-1920s, Fred Merry took on management duties and collaborated with law enforcement to handle Aboriginal resistance linked to cattle spearing incidents. Shortly thereafter, operations ceased temporarily due to an infestation of cattle tick. In recent years, pastoral activities have recommenced under the guidance of traditional owners.