Warrawagine
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cattle station |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Founder | Frank and Cecilia Thompson |
| Headquarters | Pilbara , Australia |
Area served | Pilbara, Western Australia |
| Products | Cattle, sorghum |
Warrawagine or Warrawagine Station is a pastoral lease functioning as a cattle station situated between Marble Bar and Broome within the Pilbara area of Western Australia.
Description
Spanning roughly , the property is positioned about northeast of Marble Bar, adjacent to the Great Sandy Desert. The Oakover River traverses the station, which also encompasses Carawine Gorge inside its territory.
History
Founded in 1896, Warrawagine was originally overseen by Frank and Cecilia Thompson. By 1901, essential structures including the homestead, store, workshop shed, and blacksmith’s shop had been established.
The Rubin family took ownership in 1916, supplying wool used for military uniforms during both World War I and World War II.
In 1992, Mills acquired the station when it held a herd of 460 cattle. The property later grew with the purchase of Wallal Downs in 2013, despite a decline in the cattle station market at that time.
By 2015, Robin Mills and Rob Jowett co-owned and managed Warrawagine alongside Wallal Station. At this point, Warrawagine supported an estimated 23,000 head of droughtmaster cattle. The proprietors also expanded their operations by cultivating of sorghum through centre-pivot irrigation systems.
The year 2015 brought challenges including drought conditions and extensive bushfires. To improve environmental resilience, the station commenced earthworks designed to prolong retention of annual rainwater runoff, thereby aiding rangeland hydration within the De Grey River catchment area. This initiative is a joint effort involving neighboring properties such as Limestone, De Grey, and Yarrie Station.