LUXURY AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK RETREAT VENUE FOR HIRE
NSW Australia
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A Unique Australian Outback Retreat Destination
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Australian outback, This outback Station offers an immersive rural experience perfect for connecting with nature while still enjoying the comforts of modern amenities. It’s a venue that promises both peace and rejuvenation for your retreat participants.
If you're seeking a venue that combines rugged natural beauty with high-end hospitality, This Australian Outback Station is the ideal destination for your next retreat.
Australian Outback Retreat Venue….
If you're seeking a venue that combines rugged natural beauty with high-end hospitality, This Outback Station is the ideal destination for your next retreat.
The the 28500 acre sheep station is nestled between the remote country towns of Nyngan and Tottenham in Central West NSW. Located close to the centre of NSW, the property is easily accessible by road or private plane.
With a strong focus on sustainability, farm stay guests enjoy a true paddock-to-plate experience. Accommodating up to 10 guests overnight and larger groups for dining, the property’s true luxury lies in it’s exclusivity. Hosted personally by the Station owners and their dedicated team, This Outback Station delivers an unparalleled outback Australian experience.
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Highlights
Discover the perfect venue for your next retreat at An Australian Outback Station a 28,500-acre sheep station located between Nyngan and Tottenham in Central West NSW, Australia. Offering an unparalleled blend of rustic charm and luxurious comfort, this exclusive venue is ideal for facilitators looking to provide their guests with an unforgettable experience.
This Venue can accommodate up to 10 guests overnight in stylishly designed spaces that merge modern luxury with authentic outback living. The property’s unique charm extends beyond its accommodations, as it can also host larger groups for dining and activities, making it a versatile option for retreats of varying sizes.
The venue is hosted by the station’s owners and their dedicated team, ensuring a personal touch throughout your stay. Guests will enjoy a true paddock-to-plate dining experience, with meals sourced directly from the land around them, reflecting the station’s strong commitment to sustainability.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Australian outback, This Outback Station offers an immersive rural experience perfect for connecting with nature while still enjoying the comforts of modern amenities. It’s a venue that promises both peace and rejuvenation for your retreat participants
Angie and Michael Armstrong share a passion for farming and life in outback Australia.
Raised on a small family farm in the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, Angie spent her childhood surrounded by Melbourne’s culture and cuisine. As a fourth-generation custodian of this Australian Outback Station Michael’s dedication to the land and love of farming is clear.
United in their love for the land, they endeavour to foster a stronger connection between urban and rural communities. Embracing an ongoing commitment to sustainability practices, they actively work towards positive change for the environment and future generations. This ethos, they believe, embodies the essence of contemporary agritourism.
Here at This Outback Station sustainability is at the core of everything we do. As custodians of this land for nearly 145 years, our family is honored to take care of the people and animals who call the station home. We aim to bring sustainability and balance to all areas of our operations. We are committed to managing our land and resources to ensure it is improved for generations to come.
Our Vision is based on a strong sense of responsibility to sustainably manage the land and a commitment to the future of family farming.
Giving respect to the people of the Wongaibon Nation, This Station acknowledges the land’s traditional owners alongside its pioneering past.
This Outback Station falls within a marginal cropping region. With an average annual rainfall of 450mm, the property regularly faces unpredictable weather alongside fluctuating global markets. The station sows on average 4000 acres to a mix of Wheat, Canola, Oats, Barley and Lupins each year. To preserve precious moisture and maintain ground cover between crops, the team employs minimum to zero till techniques when preparing the land.
Getting Here
Just a Hop, Skip and a Jump!
Getting here is half the fun! The Station takes pride of place between the remote country towns of Nyngan and Tottenham in Central West NSW. Our station is located 52kms South of Nyngan (pop 3500), 48kms North of Tottenham (pop 300) and 53kms West of Nevertire (pop 225) in the Central West Plains of NSW. Our closest regional centre is Dubbo (160kms).
We are easily accessed by private air charter (Helicopter or Plane) or by road using either an escorted group tour or self drive.
By Helicopter: We are right on the limit of most helicopter’s fuel ranges so coming from Sydney we recommend a fuel stop (and visit to a local winery or brewery for lunch!) in Orange, Mudgee or Dubbo.
By Plane: We are just over 1 hour flight time from Sydney landing direct into Nyngan or Tottenham airport or on our private dirt airstrip due for completion late 2024. Our all inclusive ‘Stay and Play’ group packages include road transfers between the station and our local airports.
By Road: Although a little longer, travelling by road offers a truly experiential journey witnessing the landscape change as you leave the hustle and bustle of the city and the paddocks get larger and flatter! Please refer to the driving directions below. Commercial flights also land in Dubbo daily where you can hire a car or bus and for group bookings, private transfers may be arranged.
Being located almost exactly in the centre of NSW means there are so many wonderful ways to journey to our station. Whether by helicopter, private plane or road, the journey will form as much of the adventure as the destination itself!
Need assistance planning the perfect itinerary? Contact Retreatscapes and we can do the heavy lifting for you!
What’s Included
Whats not included
Flights and Insurance
Self-Guided Activities
DIY BUSH EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE FOR ALL OUR PACKAGES
Whether you want to laze by the pool, explore our walking tracks or throw in a fishing line there are plenty of self-guided activities to suit everyone!
Bushwalking, Mountain Biking or Jogging Tracks
The team here are kept busy with the grader out regularly to keep our tracks clear for tramping adventures. Before you depart be sure to let someone know and pack sunscreen, a hat and lots of water!
Fishing and Yabbying
The Bogan River is teeming with underwater activity. Despite a high population of carp, you may be lucky enough to catch a Yellow-Belly (aka Golden Perch) for dinner! Cast your line from the banks of the Bogan or from one of our vintage row boats. We also have some dams for yabbying so just ask one of our staff if you would like some nets and bait. Yabbies pair perfectly with a little butter, some home-grown lemon myrtle and a local chardy!
Birdlife
The home to plethora of outback bird species. It is a wonderful place for twitchers and casual bird watchers alike. Please ask if you would like to borrow any books on our local birds or a pair of binoculars. The station is home to:
Large flocks of Pink and Grey Galahs, Twelve Apostles or Lousy Jacks and Top Notch Pigeons.
White Corellas, Mallee Ring Necked Parrots, Magpies, Peewees, Honey Eater, Finches, Native Doves, Pelicans, Black Swan, Water/Swamp Hens, Ibis, Kingfisher, Butcher birds and Kookaburras.
Herron, Bittern, Bowerbird, Blackbird, Crows and Ravens, Mud Swallows, Hopping Bob, Fairy Martins, Eastern Rosella, Blue Bonnets, Black Cockatoos, Wood Ducks and Divers.
In early spring you may even spy a flock of baby Emus running behind dad! Look up high to the home of Sparrow Hawks, Brown and Black Kites. You may even be lucky enough to see the king of the raptors, The Wedge Tail Eagle gliding high overhead on thermals.
Fauna
Kangaroos and Wallabies – We have Western Grey, Red Kangaroos and occasionally Wallaroos which are a darker, shorter wallaby.
Reptiles – We have many scaly friends (and some we would prefer not to make friends with!) here in Outback NSW. We see Carpet (Pythons) and Western Brown, Red Bellied Black, Green Tree and Whip Snakes. Large Goannas, Frill-less Frill Neck Lizards, Geckos, Blue Tongued Lizards and Shinglebacks are also often sighted.
Amphibians – Our river area is home to Green Tree Frogs and Cardinal Frogs.
Flora
Vegetation – is located in a region that generally receives less than 400mm a year. Most of the vegetation is xerophytic meaning that it is drought tolerant and includes Wilgas, Eucalypt Red/Yellow/White/Black Box, Currajongs, White Cypress Pines, Warrior Bush, Sandlewood, Budda, Wattle, Belah Trees, River Cooba, Myall, Quandongs, Rosewood, Whitewood, Leopard Wood, Fuscia Bush, and Yarran.
Flowers- Our seasonal bush flowers include Daisies, Billy Buttons, Flannel Flowers, Bogan Lillies and unfortunately the very pretty coloured weed Pattersons Curse!
Creek beds and springs – We have two Ephemeral creeks across our station. They are Bloochers Cowal and Mulla Cowal which head across across the swamp paddock and Euloglen blocks. The creeks are ephemeral because they only run if we receive over 1/2 an inch of rain.
Identification Books and Binoculars – We have several books and also binoculars that we allow our guests to borrow. Please ask at the guest lounge. for further information on our native NSW plants.
The Sunset Lookout
Hop in the car, pack some sundowners and head for the best sunset spot on the property!
Photography
We are happy to host photography workshops but also encourage our visitors to bring their cameras and catch their own personal forever moments.
Moon and Star Gazing
One of the most unique things about living in outback NSW is the number cloudless days and starry nights. When it is a full moon you can see the detail of the craters with your naked eye, binoculars or your camera.
The greatest advantage of moon and star gazing is the lack of light pollution caused by city or even and town lights. There is no light pollution interference for visitors because the nearest city is 55 kilometers away.
Skill Level
All levels welcome
Facilitators
Angie and Michael
With a maximum of 10 guests staying on the property at any one time, the This Australian Outback Station true luxury lies in its exclusivity and the personal service provided by your hosts.
Angie and Michael Armstrong share a passion for good food, the land and providing a genuine rural experience for guests. This ‘city meets country’ husband and wife team, offer a unique stay crafted to each guest’s interests and a rare first-hand glimpse into Australian family farming.
Their small dedicated team of staff hail from as close as Dubbo, and as far flung as Ireland, but they now all call this red dirt country home.
As the fourth-generation custodian, Michael’s in-depth knowledge of and connection to the land imparts an unparalleled authenticity. Join him on a farm tour in the station ‘troopie’ accompanied with a map, some home baked ‘smoko’ and a kelpie or two.
Accommodation
The River Suite
Immerse yourself in the heart of Outback Australia in our unique luxury accessible accommodation The River Suite! Perfect as a couples escape or a luxury accommodation experience half way to Broken Hill. After all, the journey should be part of the experience.
Our wheelchair accessible accommodation, The River Suite is located close to the Shearer’s Quarters Guest Lounge. This suite provides accessible accommodation for up to two guests twin share with a wheelchair ramp and accessible ensuite.
The ensuite includes an accessible walk-in shower, grab rails, accessible toilet, vanity with mirror along with a hair dryer and hand-crafted amenities. Please note that due to our proximity to the river all units are elevated to avoid flooding. The accessible ramp is approximately 45m in length.
All our accommodation offers guests an indulgent king bed with luxury linens and a selection of pillows to choose from. Undoubtedly the comfiest bed this side of the blue mountains!
Large, double-glazed windows surround the bed zone with private views across the property. The ensuites include a vanity, toilet, walk in rain shower along with a hair dryer and hand-crafted amenities from Dindi Naturals To ensure guests comfort across the seasons all our rooms feature:
individually controlled reverse cycle air conditioning/heating
electric blankets and feather doonas for the cooler months
iron and board, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, and glassware.
Bluetooth speaker, premium waffle robes and pool towels.
The Sky Suites
YOUR NEST IN THE SKY
Top Level Suites
Suites 1 and 2 will provide you with tree tops views across the paddocks from over 9 meters in the air! Laze in bed and watch the sunrise with a hot cup of coffee or toast the sunset with a chilled vino! Of and of course it’s just a short flight of stairs down to our heated mineral lap pool- what more could you want?!
Middle Level Suites
Suites 3 and 4 will provide you with the perfect vista across the paddocks! Suite 3 will have you gazing at the weathered tin of the old woolshed whilst suite 4 is the perfect spot to watch the kangaroos grazing from your bed! And of course it’s only one short flight of stairs from our beautiful mineral pool!
Food
The culinary experience at our Station is deeply rooted in the rhythm of the land and those who call it home. Angie and her team craft rustic fine dining dishes that convey a warm hospitality of yesteryear. Accordingly, her passion for paddock to plate dining is at the forefront of every dish. Indulge in a farm to table culinary experience that showcases the homestead’s seasonal, organic produce with respect and creativity.
Feast on hand made sour dough using stone milled wheat from the property. Indulge in grass-fed station lamb, heirloom fruit and vegetables, and hand made delicacies. With 15 years catering experience and an unsurpassed culinary passion, the dining experience byThe Cockys wife is one you won’t forget.
The Culinary Team
Your Hosts Angie and Michael share a passion for inspiring guests through an authentic paddock to plate dining experience.
Raised on a small family farm in the Yarra Valley in Melbourne, Angie grew up surrounded by inspirational food. Formerly an IT consultant, she is now a self taught chef and farmer with over a decade and a half in event catering.
As a fourth-generation custodian of the property, Michael’s dedication to the land and fervent love of farming is clear. His understanding of the land he was born and raised on provides guests with an invaluable insight into family farming and food production on a dryland property.
Together, their commitment to sustainable food and farming delivers guests an exceptional culinary experience. Whether an intimate affair for 10 guests, or a charity event for 600, Angie and her team will deliver above and beyond.
Farm to Table Menus
Savor authentic paddock-to-plate dining with seasonal ingredients from our gardens. Grown using organic principles in our market garden and hydroponics, our ingredients couldn’t get any fresher! Why not join our kitchen team for a garden tour and pick ingredients for your evening meal?
We serve our own grass-fed Merino lamb alongside local beef, pork, yabbies and kangaroo. To complement our own supply we partner with some incredibly talented local farms producing the very best in their industry. In other words, support local is not just our mantra, it’s our way of life!
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Buddabadah, NSW, 2825
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