Mellenbye Station near Yalgoo WA is a working cattle station that also provides various types of accommodation for those wishing to enjoy the outback, and the ambience of a working cattle station.
Elevation 905 | Area Forecast 60 | Strip Direction 11 / 29 |
GPS Position 28° 4931 S 116° 1813 E | ALA Code OZMBY | Strip Length 500 |
WAC Chart 3351 | FIA 124.8 Melbourne Centre | Strip Surface Unsealed natural clay |
Owner/Operator Mellenbye Station PPR | Windsock Prior contact RQ. Owner will put out windsock. Located midway of RWY | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
Fuel Nil | Distance to Town – | Lighting No |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Station owner will pickup from airstrip. | Landing Fees – |
Special Procedures and Comments:
Beware livestock and wildlife.
Caution displaced threshold RWY 11. The shorter cross strip is no longer used and is not maintained.
Other indicators for wind direction can be seen nearby the airstrip at the Mellenbye Homestead windmill. The Windmill is located east of the homestead and approximately half a kilometre from the airstrip.
Permission is required prior to use of the airstrip.
Mellenbye Station near Yalgoo WA is a working cattle station. If you enjoy watching the stars at night, sitting by the campfire and getting away from the stresses of modern life, then this is the place for you. The station is a great base for exploring the districts of Morawa and Yalgoo. It is also a great place to experience the ambience of a station. Our accommodation options and the historic shearing shed make Mellenbye a great venue to host your special occasion. If you would like to hold a wedding, birthday or other special event, please contact us to discuss.
During wildflower season Mellenbye Station offers visitors the chance to see the famous wreath flower – Lechenaultia macranta. Many other flowers, including everlastings and orchids, can be seen on walks or drives around the property.
We are open from July to early October each year. Please check our frequently asked questions page and opening and closing page for helpful information.
(We are also open with prior arrangement at other times of the year, outside of wildflower season.)
Mellenbye Station Stay
PO Box 355
Morawa-Yalgoo Road
Morawa, WA, 6623
Phone: +61 8 9972 3072
Email: stationstaymellenbye@gmail.com