
Bungaree Station is a beautiful rural property situated
140 kms from Adelaide in the Clare Valley. Established in 1841, it became the
headquarters of an extensive sheep station with 100 thousand merino sheep by
the 1880s. It was like a small village, with its beautiful sandstone Homestead,
Woolshed, Shearers Quarters, Stable Yard, Station Store, Managers House, staff
cottages and even the District Council Chambers and a Church. Today, some 160
years later, it is an efficient mixed farm run by the descendents of the original
founder, G.C. Hawker. Consequently Bungaree Station is not a museum, but rather
a living record of rural Australia since 1841.
For small groups and individuals, we offer audio
tours which enable visitors to explore the historic station complex, including
the Station Store, Homestead Gardens, St Michael's Church and the Woolshed.
Be rewarded at the end of the tour with a complimentary morning or afternoon
tea.
For bus groups, we offer guided tours of the historic station complex, giving
visitors a wonderful insight into 19th century station life. Morning tea, lunch
and afternoon tea can be arranged by prior request.
A summary on our tours can be downloaded as a PDF file. [ Note -Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files - this free program is available from the Adobe's website.]
For further information or to make a tour booking, please contact us on telephone 08 8842 2677 or email info@bungareestation.com.au .