There are places on Western Australia’s Coral Coast that feel both remote and welcoming, and Bullara Station is one of them. Halfway between Exmouth and Coral Bay, it’s a working cattle station that opens its gates to travellers looking for something quieter than the coast, and is known as Western Australia’s most authentic and unique station stay experience.
Accommodation That Respects Distance and Quiet
Bullara Station is still very much a working cattle property, run by third-generation owners Edwina and Tim Shallcross. You see cattle, infrastructure, staff at work, and the realities of remote pastoral operations. That gives visitors context and credibility that many “outback-style” stays lack.
Bullara Station offers cozy lodgings and unforgettable spacious campsites. Proudback travellers stay and relax in comfort in one of their accommodation options, choosing from a charming cottage, safari hut, bell tent or a room in the Shearer’s Lodge.
The days are easy to fill–wandering the red dunes, watching kangaroos in the paddocks, or taking a short 4WD track towards the Exmouth Gulf for fishing.
Evenings are more social. Campfire gatherings are informal but regular, with damper tastings offered several times a week. Friday Burger Night is held at the Woolshed and draws most campers together.
One of the strongest features of a stay is The Table, Bullara Station’s premium communal dining experience. Held several nights a week for in-house guests, it is run by head chef Toby Fisher and pastry chef Maree Fisher. Meals are served at a single long table inside the station dining space.
Menus change regularly and focus on local produce, including Bullara beef, Exmouth prawns, and seasonal vegetables from Carnarvon. Dishes are direct and well executed, building on station-style cooking without being heavy or dated. The shared table format encourages conversation and suits travellers who value social interaction after long days on the road.
Driving the Exmouth Gulf Track
This 20-kilometre route runs from the homestead to the shoreline and is only open to station guests. The track includes corrugations, sand sections, and minor creek crossings. At the coast, travellers have access to fishing areas, tidal flats, mangroves, and a viewing platform. A boat ramp is usable on higher tides. Track access is weather-dependent and closes after rain to avoid damage.
Visiting Bullara Station With Proudback
Staying at Bullara Station is one of the highlights of Proudback’s Outback Adventurer Tour. The journey combines rugged coastal tracks and inland routes, linking Ningaloo Reef’s blue edge with the deep reds of the Coral Coast hinterland. Each stop is chosen for its character, but Bullara Station stands out for how it brings both comfort and authenticity together.
Bullara Station delivers a rare mix of working cattle station access, genuine 4WD driving, and well-managed hospitality without diluting the outback setting. Here, you can have a hot shower under the stars, wake to the sound of galahs in the trees, and drive out across country that still feels untouched. It’s an outback experience without the artifice–raw, grounded, and quietly premium in the way only remoteness can be.
If visiting Bullara Station sounds like an adventure you’re interested in, we would love to help you plan the journey. Get in touch with the Proudback team to talk through upcoming departures, tour options, and which self-drive 4WD tour is the right fit for you.