Alice Downs, Cattle station in the Kimberley region, Western Australia
Alice Downs is a pastoral lease run as a cattle station in the Kimberley region, about 59 km north-east of Halls Creek and 86 km south of Warmun. It covers 137,792 ha of open downs covered with Mitchell, Flinders and bundle grasses, and is watered by a section of the Panton River and tributaries such as Eales Creek, Wild Dog Creek and Purple Appleseed Creek.
The station was founded before 1901 under F. G. Taylor's direction and began with around 1,800 shorthorn cattle. These early years shaped its long history as a cattle-raising operation in the region.
The property works together with Traditional Owners who are developing tourism and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities in the area.
The property is best explored by vehicle, and visitors should prepare for remote conditions when moving between different areas of the station. The location requires advance planning as distances are large and services are limited.
The property is crossed by sections of the Panton River system with several creek tributaries including Wild Dog Creek and Purple Appleseed Creek that shape the landscape. These water sources are crucial for livestock operations in this otherwise dry region.
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