Gnaraloo

Gnaraloo is a pastoral station in Gnaraloo Bay spanning 90,000 hectares with 65 kilometers of coastline, featuring four sandy beaches and an offshore barrier reef. The reef sits approximately 1.5 kilometers from shore and forms an important part of the coastal environment.

The station began operations in the early 1900s under Donald Fleming as Flemington and later came under the management of Frank Mottram. This shift marked different approaches to managing the pastoral property over time.

The land connects to the Baiyungu, Thalanyji, and Yinigurdira peoples, who hold traditional ownership of neighboring regions. This relationship remains visible in how the coastal landscape is respected and cared for today.

Bring your own drinking water when visiting, as no potable water sources exist on the property. Consider carrying navigation tools or beacons to help orient yourself across this large coastal area.

The location runs a loggerhead turtle conservation effort, with daily monitoring patrols from November to February tracking nesting activities. This ongoing work helps protect one of the sea's most traveled creatures at a critical time of year.

Location: Western Australia

GPS coordinates: -23.82110,113.52600

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20