Mount Elizabeth Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle farming, Tourism |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founder | Frank Lacy |
| Headquarters | Kimberley , Australia |
| Products | Cattle, Tourism accommodations |
Mount Elizabeth Station operates as a pastoral lease functioning as a cattle station in Western Australia. It is situated roughly north of Fitzroy Crossing and about east of Derby, positioned close to the Gibb River Road within the Kimberley area.
The region's plentiful water resources and varied food supplies have long supported rich Indigenous cultural heritage, including notable Gwion Gwion rock paintings and Wandjina art found on rocky outcrops within the station.
The name Mount Elizabeth was given by explorer and gold prospector Frank Hann in 1898, honoring his mother. The station was founded in 1945 by pioneer Frank Lacy, who drove cattle across the Kimberley to establish it. Since then, the Lacy family has retained the lease, broadening its scope in the 2000s to incorporate tourism accommodations alongside cattle farming.
By 2014, Mount Elizabeth Station was listed for sale among at least 15 other pastoral properties across the Kimberley and Northern Territory regions. The station supports a herd of around 6,000 cattle.
Climate
Mount Elizabeth experiences a tropical savanna climate (Aw), characterized by brief, dry winters with warm daytime temperatures and cooler nights influenced by elevation. Summers bring hot, humid conditions accompanied by significant rainfall during the wet season.