Wooramel River Retreat
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Wooramel River Retreat sits on the bank of the upside down Wooramel River, beneath tall gums, roughly eight hours north of Perth. This is a station stay built around ancient artesian water, rising from 240 metres beneath the Gascoyne, warm and mineral-rich long before anyone thought to give it a marketing name.
Guests soak in the baths, join a yoga session, walk the river bed, take the self-guided trail or the 4WD track through the property, and spend evenings around the campfire under a sky with no light pollution — the kind of stars most people have never actually seen. Their café and bar serves a small à la carte menu built around regional produce, alongside a cold drink at the end of the day.
There's no set itinerary and no pressure to fill the day. Families, grey nomads, solo travellers and couples have always found their way here, and the pace is set by the place, not a program. The buildings and the land carry real pastoral history, and the people looking after you are warm and visible without ever making a show of it.
Wooramel doesn't ask much of its guests. Just to arrive, slow down, and find your Wooramel Way.
Cabin Rooms
The well-appointed "Four Quarters" accommodation has been decorated to retain the feel and history of working on an outback station. The rooms have comfortable beds with linen, ensuites and air conditioning. The eight-room complex has two communal fully-equipped kitchens with dining areas outside each room where guests can sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of the Wooramel River. Off the wide veranda is a grass area leading to a communal fire pit to stargaze at night. The quarters are on 24-hour power with access to potable water and are a 50-metre walk to the spa and communal fire pit areas. Pets are welcome if they are kept on a lead and remain outside of rooms. Accommodation options include Double rooms, Queen rooms/Family rooms, a Twin Single room and a Self-Contained Unit.
Eco Cabin Tent
The Eco Cabin Tents have a queen-sized bed, quality linen and towels, solar lighting, bedside and luggage tables, camp chairs, a lantern, and their own private fire pit on the riverbank. Bathrooms are located within 40 metres. A single trundle bed in the tents can accommodate an extra two children, at an extra cost per bed or a swag to sleep outside under the stars.
Out-Camp Tents
There are eight erected tents with shade structures, four with a double bed and 4 with three single beds. Each tent includes all linen and towels, solar lighting, and a small table and chairs out front. A camp kitchen with barbecue and seating as well as a communal fire pit, is shared between tents. Unique tank bathrooms are located within close walking distance. This option is great for travellers who don't wish to set up their own tents or campers for the night. This option is also ideal for schools and tour groups. Please note that there is no power in the tents or in the campground.
Campsites
Campers can set up their tent, camper trailer or caravan under the shade of the majestic gums trees on the Wooramel River or, if you are after something a little softer and greener then guests can opt for the grassed area close to all the facilities. Campsites can be booked in advance online. All sites are unpowered, but own generators are allowed from 8.00 am – 5.00 pm in designated areas. Most campsites have fire pits and some with barbecue plates - firewood can be purchased. There is a basic camp kitchen with free gas barbecues and a cooktop. There are clean ablution blocks with flushing toilets and warm showers and lots of non-potable water available.
Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Family Friendly
- Carpark
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Barbeque
- Open Fireplace
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Secure Parking
- Playground
- Laundry
- Camp Kitchen
- Communal Lounge
- Communal Shower
- Dump point
- Spa/Sauna
- Drive through sites available
Accreditation
- EcoStar Accreditation
Other
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- WA - Australia's Coral Coast
Activity
- Birdwatching
- Walks
Tag
- Family
- Nature & Wildlife
Accessibility
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
