Curtin Springs, Cattle station in Northern Territory, Australia.
Curtin Springs is a cattle station near Mount Conner that spans a large area featuring salt lakes and native grasslands. The property sits along the route between Alice Springs and Uluru, serving as a stopping point for travelers seeking accommodation and meals.
Paddy DeConlay took up Mount Conner Station as a sheep station in the 1930s. Abraham Andrews leased it in 1940 and named it Curtin Springs after John Curtin. In 1956 Peter and Dawn Severin took over the pastoral lease with 1,500 cattle and lived under a bough shed for three years. From 1957 Len Tuit used the station as a fuel and water stop on bus trips to Uluru, starting its tourism role.
In April 2023 a Federal Court ruling at Imanpa recognised Anangu native title over about 10,000 km² of pastoral lease land including Curtin Springs, Erldunda and Lyndavale. It was the first recognition of commercial rights in Central Australia, granting rights to hunt, hold ceremonies and be consulted over land use.
The location offers rooms, a campground, and dining options to suit different visitor needs. Fuel services and supplies are available on site to support the journey.
The station produces handmade paper from native grasses that grow on the property, turning local materials into artistic works. This craft represents an unusual use of the land beyond farming.
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