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El Questro - The Station

3.5 star property

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Riverview Room | 1 bedroom
Station Tent - Queen | 1 bedroom
Riverview Room | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
$191
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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El Questro Wilderness Park, 1 Gibb River Road, Durack, WA, 6743
  • El Questro Gorge
  • Emma Gorge Waterfall
  • Chamberlain Gorge
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Riverview Room | 1 bedroom

Riverview Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Station Tent - Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Gardenview Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Gardenview Room | 1 bedroom

Gardenview Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Station Tent - Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

El Questro - The Station

3.5-star Durack campground with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free campground. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a convenience store are onsite. Accommodations offer showers and free toiletries.
El Questro - The Station offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the campground's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hot springs campground also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

El Questro - The Station is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.
Steakhouse Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Swinging Arm Bar & Grill - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Steakhouse Restaurant
  • Swinging Arm Bar & Grill

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Please note: 4x4 vehicles are required to access this property.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 23 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fees: AUD 23 per person, per week for adults and AUD 11.50 per person, per week for children (from 3 years old to 16 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the El Questro Park visitor permit. There are no fees for children ages 2 and under. Fees are collected onsite, and permits are valid for up to 7 days.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 25 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

El Questro-emma Gorge El Questro
El Questro-emma Gorge Hotel
The Station at El Questro
Wilderness Park Emma Gorge Resort
El Questro Wilderness Park Emma Gorge
Wilderness Park Emma Gorge
El Questro Station Cabin Durack
El Questro Station Durack

El Questro - The Station Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Tent glamping stay at the Station was very good. Close to ablutions. Very comfortable bed. Air conditioned tent. Food is outstanding. Compliments to the chefs! Live entertainment every night. Central to walks and gorges. No road sign at Gibb River Rd turn off the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was lucky enough to meet the custodians of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, so many great things to see nearby. Staff so friendly and helpful would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Unable to do the trips we had booked due to lack of numbers. Unable to do walks independently as unable to access walk due to no snorkel on our vehicle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Claire

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

El Questro, The Station, is a mid-level caravan park like location and if it were sold as such you would not be so disappointed on arrival. The web site sells you a reasonably expensive but apparently super cute stone cottage with a garden view whereas what you get is a room in a besa block building looking out on the permanent tents. There is little advice on exploring the very beautiful area only encouragement to pay for one of their guided tours. Most appallingly there is no mention of the traditional owners of the land nor of the history of the white invasion of the area. The Restaurant, Maddie in particular, is excellent. Big thank you to Vinnie for our very informative tour of Explosion Gorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jules, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at The Station El Questro

We travelled as two couples and stayed for 4 days in September, one in a garden view room and the other in a river view room. Both rooms were clean and serviced daily. The staff were all friendly and assisted with information regarding trails (both 4WD and walking) and advised us the best time of day to visit each. The Swinging Arm Bar is a great place to sit and relax while listening to the Station's musician after a long day of exploring. The facilities are well equipped with a general store and there are several washing machines if needed and some great shady spots to sit down by the river. We self catered while we were there and I have to say the camp kitchen facilities are some of the best we have seen. The on site restaurant is not exorbitant and probably equivalent prices to what you would expect to pay at any pub in Sydney. We visited near the end of the season so there wasn't as much water around as if you went just after the wet, but there was still plenty of places to take a dip and the gorges and Zebedee Springs were still beautiful. We also took a helicopter ride over the property which was a highlight. We hope to visit El Questro again, it really is a beautiful part of Australia!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

El Questro wilderness

Rooms a little tired and in need of refurbish. Little choice in area. Considering the isolation service was good.Restaurant very good and prices very reasonable.Would go back because el questro is a wonderful property with beautiful gorges and walks. Go early in season before crowds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Excellent Value; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Lovely;

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

JEZ, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So we'll run

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Australia - QLD - Regional QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Beautiful; Zebedee springs nearby

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Australia - NT - Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Expensive=it was easter; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pleasant, Great for a tented cabin; Did an afternoon boat trip with El Questro at the Station nearby, was very lovely and well recommended for $30pp.

10/10 Excellent

roseanne, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful; There is so much to see and do. Emma Gorge is a must as well as the other gorges and walks within El Questro Station.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Great fun for kids - "boab water" was a special treat. Restaurant was amazing - try the barramundi.

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Comfy tasteful roomy; Value: Affordable, Cabins are v well fitted; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Very exciting deep (500mm) 4WD crossing into El Questro Gorge; great walk to the top. Emma Gorge was fantastic for swimming.

8/10 Good

Barry, Australia - QLD - Regional QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Lovely; recommend

4/10 Poor

Ron, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Ordinary, no refrig. or tea making; Value: Pricey; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant; accomodation caters for bus travellers, fridge needed & tea making facilities in cabins

4/10 Poor

Thomas, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Ordinary; Value: Outrageous price; Hotel restaurant ran out out of food after we were convinced by waitress to choose the buffet menu. Accomodation way over priced.

10/10 Excellent

Janeanne, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Michelle, Australia - NT - Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Steve, Australia - NT - Darwin

Disliked: Staff & service
Poor quality, expensive food with bad service.

10/10 Excellent

David, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Different; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Lovely; Beautiful place