2009/2011 Price Schedule valid between 1 April 2009 - 31 March 2011

An enormous 3.5 million acres of untamed Kimberley wilderness awaits our guests.

Home Valley Station managers also care for its two neighbouring 'Out Stations' known as Durack River Station and Karunjie Station.

Indigenous-owned cattle stations offering experiential tourism. An on-site training academy designed for Indigenous men and women.

Kimberley Shorthorn and Brahman cattle make up our growing herd.

Home Valley Station, via Gibb River Road - East Kimberley, Western Australia 6743

Postal: Private Mail Bag 15, Kununurra, Western Australia 6743
Phone: +61-8 9161 4322 Fax: +61-8 9161 4288
Email: reservations@homevalley.com.au

Home Valley Station Sydney Office

Sales, Marketing & Public Relations: Christopher Fenech
Postal: Suite 2, 1 Eurobin Avenue, Manly, New South Wales 2095
Phone: +61-2 9977 6395 Mobile: +61-(0) 41 9977 542
Email: chris@homevalley.com.au

Home Valley Station Homestead is situated 1.5 kms off the Gibb River Road, 120 kms from Kununurra and 643 kms from Derby. Only 45 minutes from El Questro's Station Township or 9 kms west of the Pentecost River crossing.

HV8 Airstrip Co-ordinates: 15° 43' 23" South / 127° 49' 41" East. Airstrip - 1300m long / 18m wide Upgraded to CASA/RFDS standards in 2005. Should our guests wish to make arrangements for a fly-in visit it is requested the pilot contacts Home Valley Station Homestead prior to departure: (t) +61-8 9161 4322.

UHF Channel: please utilise UHF Channel 1, Duplex - applies to all guests with radio. We highly recommend the hire of 4WD vehicles allowing total flexibility to explore the millions of acres including and surrounding Home Valley Station. For up-to-date road condition information contact Main Roads WA: (t) 138 138.

Home Valley Station 4WD road transfer costs

All prices are per person, including GST, valid from 1 April - 31 October 2010

Kununurra or Wyndham to Home Valley Station Homestead
1 person travelling
One Way: $170.00
Return: $340.00

2 - 4 persons travelling
One Way: $130.00
Return: $260.00
Includes pick up from Kununurra or Wyndham Airport or selected hotel/resort or specified location. 4WD transfers are subject to availability, 24 hours notice for all reservations is required.

Home Valley Station Homestead to El Questro Wilderness Park
1 person travelling
One Way: $120.00
Return: $240.00
2 - 4 persons travelling
One Way: $80.00
Return: $160.00
Includes Station Township (en route to El Questro Homestead) or Emma Gorge Resort locations - drop off/pick up from either the Emma Gorge Reception and El Questro Station Store.
Note: El Questro transfer prices do not include the El Questro Wilderness Park Permit - please contact El Questro or purchase the El Questro Permit from the Home Valley Station reception desk. Prices are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability, 24 hours notice for all reservations is preferred.

Home Valley Station - Internal Transfers
Flat fee of $110 per vehicle/driver, return.
Includes Pentecost River Bush Camp, Bondi Beach, Bindoola Falls, Salmond River, Pentecost Crossing, (other locations on request).

Home Valley Station - HV8 Airstrip Transfer is provided by Home Valley Station as a complimentary service - no charge.

4WD Vehicle Hire

The following operators provide 4WD hire vehicles equipped to travel to Home Valley Station, available from Kununurra Airport.
Avis: (t) +61- 8 9169 1258
Budget: (t) +61-8 9168 2033
Europcar: (t) +61 - 8 9168 3385
Hertz - t: +61-8 9169 1424
Thrifty - t: 61-8 9169 1911

Air Charter Operators

The following operators provide air charter services to Home Valley Station from either Kununurra, Wyndham, or Broome.
Slingair: (t) +61-8 9169 1300
Shoal Air: (t) +61-8 9169 3554
Alligator Airways: (t) 61-8 9168 1333
Heliwork WA: (t) +61-8 9168 1811
King Leopold Air: (t) +61-8 9193 7155

2010 Home Valley Station Air Charter Rates

Route 1: Home Valley one way Bungle Bungle and Lake Argyle scenic flight

Kununurra > Home Valley Station (Pick Up) > Ord Top Dam > Bungles Scenic Area Work > Bellburn > Argyle Diamond Mine Area Work > Kununurra OR
Kununurra > Ord Top Dam > Bungles Scenic Area Work > Bellburn > Argyle Diamond Mine Area Work > Home Valley Station (Drop Off) > Kununurra

Flight description

The scenic flight from Kununurra or Home Valley to the Bungle Bungle is an exhilarating way to take in the Kimberley's best icons. We fly past the Diversion Dam, Lake Kununurra and over the Ord Irrigation Area before crossing the Carr Boyd Range, which holds back the waters of our inland sea, Lake Argyle. Aerial views of the Ord Dam and the full expanse of Lake Argyle takes around 20 min. Fly past Lissadell Homestead, over the Osmand Range and on to the Bungle Bungle where we give you unforgettable views of this ancient mountain range for approximately 20 minutes. Orbit the Argyle Diamond Mine and view the Pentecost River, Cockburn Range, El Questro and Home Valley.

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	**Payload	Cost, per aircraft
Cessna 208 Grand Caravan - air-conditioned, weather radar, cargo pod, state-of-the-art technology	13 seats	80 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 60 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	1120kg²	$5298.00 inc. GST
GA8 Airvan¹ - daylight pax operations, high load capacity, short/soft airstrip capability	7 seats	100 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 70 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	460kg²	$3024.00 inc. GST
Cessna 210¹ - daylight pax operations, high speed single	5 seats	85 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 60 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	440kg²	$2172.00 inc. GST
¹ Please note aircraft requires refuelling at Home Valley or Belburn to complete full flight path. ² Ex Home Valley Station

Route 2: Home Valley return Bungle Bungle and Lake Argyle scenic flight

Kununurra > Home Valley Station (Pick Up) > Ord Top Dam > Bungles Scenic Area Work > Bellburn > Argyle Diamond Mine Area Work > Home Valley Station (Drop Off) > Kununurra

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	**Payload	Cost, per aircraft
Cessna 208 Grand Caravan - air-conditioned, weather radar, cargo pod, state-of-the-art technology	13 seats	80 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 65 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	1050kg ²	$6372.00 inc. GST
GA8 Airvan¹ - daylight pax operations, high load capacity, short/soft airstrip capability	7 seats	100 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 75 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	460kg²	$3624.00 inc. GST
Cessna 210¹ - daylight pax operations, high speed single	5 seats	85 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 70 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	440kg²	$2628.00 inc. GST
¹ Please note aircraft requires refuelling at Home Valley or Belburn to complete full flight path. ² Ex Home Valley Station

Route 3: Kununurra (Direct) > Home Valley Station (Direct) > Kununurra

No wait time on the ground has been allowed for.

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	**Payload	Cost, per aircraft
Cessna 208 Grand Caravan - air-conditioned, weather radar, cargo pod, state-of-the-art technology	13 seats	26 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 26 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Single	1100kg	$1950.00 inc. GST
PA31 350 Piper Chieftain	13 seats	24 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 24 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Twin	750kg	$1350.00 inc. GST
Cessna 310	5 seats	23 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 23 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Twin	440kg	$1074.00 inc. GST
GA8 Airvan - daylight pax operations, high load capacity, short/soft airstrip capability	7 seats	32 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 32 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Single	500kg	$990.00 inc. GST
Cessna 206 / Cessna 207	5 seats	32 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 32 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Single	510kg	$780.00 inc. GST
Cessna 210 - daylight pax operations, high speed single	5 seats	28 Mins (Kununurra > Home Valley Station). 28 Mins (Home Valley Station > Kununurra).	Single	425kg	$750.00 inc. GST

** Payload refers to the combined passenger and baggage weight that are able to be carried on this aircraft/flight. The figures indicated are a MAXIMUM allowance. Should you have any concerns about exceeding these limits, please contact our offices as soon as possible to discuss alternative options.

All payloads are calculated based on:

• All seats remaining in the aircraft.
• Dry season (fair) weather.
• Daylight flights.

Please also note that all aircraft vary in their actual load capabilities, due to varying avionics and accessories fitted. Therefore these figures give an average payload capacity of our fleet. The pilot of the aircraft has absolute discretion in deciding what load may be carried safely.

QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING.
The following information is to be provided at the time of booking.

• Full names i.e. Christian and surnames (CASA Requirement).
• individual body weights (CASA Requirement).
• A reference number/purchase order (if required)
• A pick up point (If known or to be advised 24 hours prior to flight)

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Grass Castles - 8 rooms, maximum two adults and one child

Price: $420.00, includes 2 Australian Breakfasts

Home Valley Station offers a premium level of accommodation located along the banks of the Homestead's permanent waterhole, Bindoola Creek. The Grass Castles are reminiscent of the Kimberley's early pioneering settlers who designed sturdy steel and timber Homesteads however they are ultra-modern in comparison.

Prices are per room, per night, including breakfast. One king bed zipper-twin (single, double, twin, triple - with fold-away, child bed). Large free standing Homestead-style design (6m x 9m) feature polished timber floors, private verandah, climate controlled air conditioning, mini-bar, snacks and cold drinks, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen televisions with Foxtel, IDSL telephone, ceiling fans, sofas, spacious internal bathrooms with shower, basin, beauty and grooming products, bath robes, dressing area, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, separate bar area, room service for in-room dining. Housekeeping service rooms daily.

The comfortable air-conditioned rooms are perfect for accommodating guests throughout the Dry Season. Price includes 2 Australian Breakfasts each day.

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Homestead Guesthouse Rooms - 28 rooms, maximum two guests

Price: $230.00

All-new Homestead Guesthouse Rooms offer visitors an insight into Home Valley's cattle station history. New buildings may have replaced the original Stockman's quarters, but with sensitive designs and use of similar materials like the corrugated iron walls and cool concrete floors the history and authenticity is set to remain. The existing Courtyard features a swimming pool with ample surrounding space and shade for guests.

Prices are per room, per night, room only. One king bed zipper-twin (single, double, twin share) - high quality king-size bed, linen and towels, beauty and grooming products, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, power, lighting, well-appointed fittings and furniture. Housekeeping staff service these rooms daily. Lockable doors, tea and coffee making facilities, no telephone, internet access is available via the Station's local wireless hotspot.

Porter service assistance is available upon arrival as requested, via reception and we accommodate infants and small children in cots and swags respectively. For very large families, we have one bunk room, with two double bunks.

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Eco Tents - four rooms, maximum four guests

Price: $190.00

Extra large semi-permanent safari-style tented cabins (5m x 6m), idyllic bush setting with privacy, newly installed shared bathrooms nearby, all rooms are located close-by the Homestead facilities, Dusty Bar & Grill and campfire entertainment.

Prices are per room, per night, room only. One queen bed (single, double, twin, triple, quad) - queen-size bed, or singles and bunks cater for up to 4 guests per room, power, fans, lighting, quality linen and well-appointed fittings and furniture. Housekeeping staff service these rooms daily.

Please note: No air-conditioning, no lockable doors, no television, no tea and coffee making facilities, no telephone. Unique tented cabins allow HV8 guests a chance to experience a true Kimberley wilderness holiday while enjoying new bathrooms close by and a private deck verandah looking onto surrounding bushland. HV8 Child Policy - Children under 12 stay free when sharing with parents using existing bedding.

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Camping Fees

Home Valley Station offers two campsites known as the Home Valley Homestead Campground and the Pentecost River Bush Camp - please purchase your camping permit upon arrival at the station store. Reservations in advance are not required unless travelling with a group of 10 or more. Both campgrounds feature new bathroom facilities and shade structures. The Homestead Campground offers manicured lawns and is close to the large lagoon pool, children's playground and Dusty Bar & Grill. The Pentecost River Bush Camp is 4km away from the Homestead, located along the Pentecost River and enjoying the majestic views across the river to the Cockburn Range.

Prices: Adults $16.00 Children (2-12) $5.00
Group Rate: Adults $12.00 (Groups 10+ guests)
Group Rate: Powered Campsite $16.00 (Groups 10+ guests)
SWEK Locals: Adults $10.00 Children (2-12) Free

Camping prices are per person, per night, applies to all sites. Surcharges apply to all powered campsites. Group activity and tour rates are available for 10+ guests, upon application.

HV8 Camping Permits allow the holder access to camping grounds and facilities within the Home Valley Homestead Grounds and Pentecost River Bush Camp during the valid period. This permit should be displayed at all times. All campers are subject to normal terms and conditions and are required to heed all HV8 signage, restrictions and warnings for their own safety.

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Bindoola Experience / Cattle Muster Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Kununurra Airport. Welcomed by local Home Valley Station guides guests are transferred to the Station Homestead by road, 55kms along the scenic Great Northern Highway (sealed road) and a further 69kms along the famous Gibb River Road (unsealed road).

On arrival, guests are provided refreshments as their hosts escort each guest to their Grass Castle - Home Valley's premium level of accommodation. Time to explore the Homestead surrounds or simply rest on the verandah with a cool drink enjoying views over the idyllic Bindoola Creek. All guests are provided their own Adventure Schedule detailing their activities for the ensuing four days. Dinner tonight is in the Dusty Bar & Grill, enjoying authentic Kimberley entertainment.

Day 2
Breakfast is served as room service on your private verandah or within the Dusty Bar & Grill Restaurant prior to a half-day over-water adventure, exploring the mighty Pentecost River and west arm of the Cambridge Gulf. Guests are welcomed aboard an HV8 marine craft to begin their hunt for barramundi or simply to take in the raw beauty of the Kimberley's prolific wildlife. This half-day Guided Tour departs early morning and incorporates a delicious morning tea served at a private and picturesque location. The adventure continues on before returning to the Homestead in time for lunch. Departure times may vary in accordance to the changing tides, ensuring the best chance of a successful fishing trip.

After lunch and a relaxing siesta it is time to take an invigorating dip in the rock pools beneath the enchanting Bindoola Falls. Relax and enjoy while having a yarn with your HV8 Guide, returning in time to refresh and change for dinner which is served at the Homestead's Dusty Bar & Grill. Guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the Dusty Bar before dining al fresco, selecting their meals from the à la carte menu.

After dinner, guests are often treated to bush poetry recitals, live local entertainment along with nightly campfire entertainment of any number of local and authentic varieties.

Day 3

Breakfast is at leisure today, at which time your guide will present a list of activity options available on this day prior to lunch. Why not try a scenic two hour horse ride? Guests may also elect to simply relax by the pool and enjoy the grounds of the Station.

Lunch is served at the Dusty Bar & Grill with some time to rest before the adventure continues. Today's afternoon activity is an exciting "rock-hopping" bush walk that leads guests into the Bindoola Gorge to reveal the thriving aquatic ecosystem beneath ancient sandstone cliffs.

Upon returning to their room guests have time to relax and refresh in climate-controlled comfort ahead of their exquisite Champagne Sunset Tour at the private HV8 Lookout. HV8 Guides will regale guests with historical anecdotes and geological information as they take in the breathtaking view over the majestic Cockburn Range. Guests are often mesmerized as the final glimpse of the sun sinks into the horizon. Back at the Homestead guests enjoy a wonderful cuisine, relaxed atmosphere and entertainment provided.

Day 4

Guests are welcome to meet the Home Valley Station Indigenous trainees during and after breakfast. Photos of our guests are arranged with HV8 staff while guests and HV8 hosts begin to say their fond farewells. A 4WD safari vehicle transfers guests to the airstrip for their scenic return flight of the East Kimberley including Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine and Purnululu National Park and the world heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range prior to your arrival into Kununurra.

Prices are per person, per itinerary, all-inclusive of premium accommodation, all meals, most beverages, activities, 4WD transfers, scenic flights / air transfer from Kununurra or Wyndham. The scenic flight / air transfer from Kununurra or Wyndham can be changed from Day 4 to Day 1 as required or upon request.

Subject to availability, normal terms and conditions apply. HV8 tour guides discretion applies to all locations visited, valid 1 April to 31 October each season.

Single Supplement: $1000.00 - surcharge, per itinerary, per person, subject to demand, all rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

Bindoola Experience: Select from either a Grass Castle Suite, Guesthouse Room or Eco Tent for the ultimate 3 night all-inclusive Home Valley Station itinerary. The Bindoola Experience also includes a private scenic air charter of the Bungle Bungle Range, Argyle Diamond Mine, the Lake Argyle inland sea, Cockburn Range, Australia the movie locations and various other spectacular Kimberley attractions!

Grass Castle Suite: $2,950 per ADULT, twin share, per itinerary. $2,450 per CHILD (under 18 years), twin share, per itinerary (twin, triple or quad share with parents - extra room and/or bedding is included).

Guesthouse Rooms: $2,665 per ADULT, twin share, per itinerary. $2,165 per CHILD (under 18 years), twin share, per itinerary (twin, triple or quad share with parents - extra room and/or bedding is included).

Eco Tent: $2,605 per ADULT, twin share, per itinerary. $2,105 per CHILD (under 18 years), twin share, per itinerary (twin, triple or quad share with parents - extra room and/or bedding is included).

HV8 - Cattle Mustering Adventure (replaces day 3) - available during 1 April until 31 October, conditions apply, minimum age, height and numbers, please contact reservations. Additional days are available to extend these itineraries upon request, price on application. We can also tailor these itineraries to accommodate large groups designed for corporate retreats and incentives. Guests wishing to design their own itinerary are encouraged to do so, simply ask!

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Home Valley Fishing Tours

Guided Fishing Tours, from the shore:

• Includes HV8 Tour Guide
• Bait
• All the gear and
• Morning/afternoon tea

Return 4WD Transfers to the River $100 per person (4 hours). Minimum two, maximum 10.

Boat Fishing Charters:

• Includes HV8 Tour Guide
• Bait
• All the gear and
• Morning/afternoon tea

Return 4WD transfers to the River $220 per person (half day), $440 per person (full day - includes lunch). Minimum two, maximum four per vessel.

Departure times are determined by the daily tidal patterns, 24 hours notice is required.

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Home Valley Station Horse Riding

Home Valley has a wide range of horses to suit the wide range of visitors we have to our stables. Daily trail rides leave the homestead for the Pentecost River, under the safe and experienced guidance of our Station Stockmen and women. This is a great morning or afternoon activity offering guests an authentic Kimberley cattle station experience while providing an opportunity to quietly sneak up on the herd and surrounding wildlife. The terrain includes Savannah plains, rocky ridgelines and pristine river banks while almost always looking across to the spectacular Cockburn Range.

Please note minimum age and height restrictions apply.

Home Valley Station Horse Riding:

• Includes HV8 Trail Guide
• All Riding Tack
• $110 per person
• Morning or afternoon
• 2.5 hours (includes pre-ride tuition)
• Minimum two people, maximum 8

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Station Tour & Australia Movie Tour

The HV8 Station Tour & Australia Movie Tour offers a fun-filled insight into the operation of the working cattle station, the Indigenous training project and what it takes to deliver the services required to run a world class resort.

The natural beauty of the Station and its surrounds is brought to life as the HV8 tour guide takes guests to areas within the Station that are not accessible to self-guided tourists, and a chance to meet "Donkey" and "Moo", our beloved Station pets.

This tour offers many highlights of Home Valley Station, including the Pentecost Paddock to inspect the cattle and to discuss the HV8 breeding program, spot crocodiles at Ryder's Hole before stopping further on at the first Australia Movie film location. The group then travels to the Pentecost River Bush Camp at the mouth of Bindoola Creek.

This exciting tour also departs the HV8 Homestead heading West along the Gibb River Road to Bindoola Falls where guests can explore the gorge and swim within the enormous billabong, returning back to the Homestead the tour stops at another Australia Movie location, the spectacular HV8 Lookout that we are calling "Luhrmann's Lookout" located nearby "Jackman's Jump Up" from where you can see "Kidman's Krossing" - we are all having fun with this tour, it is a must when visiting Home Valley Station.

HV8 Station Tour & Australia Movie Tour:

• Includes HV8 Tour Guide & 4WD vehicle
• Refreshments and snack pack
• $85 per adult
• $60 per child (3-12)
• Half Day Tour
• Minimum two people, maximum 14

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Cockburn Range Sunset Tours

As the sun sets and the dust settles, we wind our way up to the HV8 lookout to experience a view made unforgettable by the fading, sunburnt colours of sundown in the Kimberley. The evening colours bring the Cockburn Range alive, radiating brilliant burning reds, pinks and purples as the sun fades to the west.

Guests can also enjoy a second indulgence, as your guide serves chilled French bubbly or local beer, and a gourmet cheese and fruit platter.

The Home Valley Station Cockburn Range Sunset Tour is not to be missed. Enjoy as a group or request a private location for those romantics at heart. We are delighted to be home to a growing list of couples who have announced their eternal love for each other through engagement proposals and the exchange of wedding vows during sunset. Please visit our Outback Weddings page for more information on how easily we can make your dream wedding or renewing your wedding vows a reality.

Cockburn Range Sunset Tour:

• Includes HV8 Tour Guide
• Two private locations available
• French Champagne, local beer, WA's finest wines, gourmet cheese and fruit platter
• $75 per person
• Two hours
• Minimum two people, maximum 40

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Twitchers' Tour

A birding safari for all levels, the Twitchers' Tour is especially tailored to the devoted birdwatcher or for those wishing to learn, as well as those who just want to discover the joy and excitement of spotting a rare breed like the stunning Purple Crowned Fairy Wren or the Gouldian Finch, both of whom are residents along the Billabong at Home Valley Station.

All Birding Tours are led by HV8 Guides. Our most popular tour, the Twitchers Tour sets off from the Homestead heading towards the Bindoola Gorge. Guests will enjoy a gentle meander along the Bindoola Creek Gorge System as they take in the beautiful and remarkable birdlife surroundings.

Twitchers' Tour:

• Includes HV8 Tour Guide
• Use of binoculars
• Each guest receives a comprehensive bird species guide
• Fresh muffins and a cool drink at the gorge
• $95 per person
• 4 hours
• Minimum two people, maximum 12
• More extensive birding tours can be tailored to each guest's wishes,based on a specific species or habitat.

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Cattle Muster

Unique to Home Valley Station is our ability to "turn-on" a cattle muster experience at any time for guest purposes. We are calling this a Mini-Muster and it is suitable for all ages. Children will travel with a Station ringer in a 4WD vehicle, while parents and adults will be offered the opportunity to ride horseback - albeit subject to an honest assessment of their horse riding abilities. Height and age restrictions do apply.

The tour starts with a Cockburn Range trail ride before entering the Brahman cattle paddock, where Home Valley Station ringers will explain and demonstrate the purpose and techniques of a real cattle muster. This experience is educational, safe and very exciting - whether travelling in a saddle or in the seat of a 4WD! The Mini-Muster is inclusive of specialised Station Ringers as your guides, horse riding tack, cattle mustering equipment, and refreshments.

Mini-Muster:

• $280 per person
• Includes specialised Station Ringers as your guides
• Horse riding tack
• Cattle mustering equipment - UHF Radio
• Refreshments
• Minimum four people, maximum 12

On arrival back at the Station Homestead the children will be provided a tour of the stables.

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JR Horsemanship Show

John Rodney, aka JR, joined Home Valley Station as a tour guide managing the newly constructed stable complex during 2008. In 2009, JR was promoted to the position of Pastoral Manager. A true legend in our eyes, we are blessed to have JR at Home Valley caring for our team of horses and developing our ever growing cattle herd.

From horse trainer to rodeo rider, JR delivers his passion for horses to guests who select to take part in his magical display at the stable complex. Try not to miss the JR show when visiting Home Valley Station. If you do miss the show, be sure to join a horse ride or cattle muster with JR and his ringers, or say hello to JR at the Dusty Bar & Grill. JR's video is also available at the Station Store ($50 each).

R Horsemanship Show:

• $25 per adult
• $10 per child under 12 years
• Seating within the stable complex, undercover
• 1.5 hours
• Minimum six people, maximum 80

Bindoola Falls

Travelling approximately 20 minutes or 15km from the Homestead, Bindoola Falls is at a private location just off the Gibb River Road, heading West. Sandstone cliffs rise to over 300ft providing refreshing waterfalls and safe swimming holes during the popular Dry season. Guests to Home Valley Station can select from a guided tour or simply explore as a self-guided tour. Picnic hampers are available from the Station Store. Price on application.

Bindoola Bogey Run

Departs HV8 Homestead at 2pm everyday for the Bindoola Pools. Come for a swim or spend an hour exploring the vast and ancient Bindoola Gorge surrounding the Bindoola Pools. This is not for the faint of heart as much rock-hopping is required, but the reward is great as our guests get to relax in cool, clear waters of the great Bindoola Creek.

• $50 per person
• Minimum four people, maximum 10

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Bondi Beach

Travelling approximately 15mins or 7kms from the Homestead awaits a 2km white sandy stretch of beach located along the ever-flowing Pentecost River. Bondi Beach is an idyllic location for shore fishing and to simply relax and enjoy the wilderness surrounding the Pentecost River. No swimming is allowed due to the dangerous saltwater crocodile. Bondi Beach is at a private location accessible only to Home Valley Station guests.

Guests to Home Valley Station can select from a guided fishing tour or simply explore as a self-guided tour. Picnic hampers are available from the Station Store. Price on application.

Jack's Waterhole

Jack's Waterhole is a large section of the Durack River which retains its water and becomes home to a variety of estuarine fish species, and yes, this includes some of the Kimberley's largest barramundi. Jack's Waterhole is a safe place for boating as well as a safe bet for a big fish.

Guests of Home Valley Station may select from a variety of fishing tour options which include Jack's Waterhole as a guided activity. No public access is allowed unless escorted by a Home Valley guide. Tour prices and picnic hampers are available on application.

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Salmond Gorge

Much of the Durack River area is a gently undulating plateau through which the Upper Durack, Wood and Salmond Rivers flow. These streams have cut gorges through the Proterozoic sandstones. In the Bluff Face Ranges water action over millenia has created dramatic sandstone cliff faces. Low woodland is the dominant vegetation type with a number of eucalypt species being represented. An under-storey of hummock grasses is common.

Guests wishing to visit Salmond Gorge may take part in a full day tour, departing after breakfast, with a picnic lunch provided. Guests are encouraged to explore and swim beneath the various waterfall locations that flow early in the season. Guests wishing to visit Salmond Gorge can take part in a guided tour. Picnic hampers are available from the Station Store. Guided tour prices and picnic hampers are available on application.

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Chimoolie Calling

Home Valley Station is operating a full-day tour inspired by the old Barclay stock route to Wyndham. This tour has been researched and put together by our Indigenous trainees - so we are very proud of it! The tour has been named Chimoolie Calling after the local Indigenous people's name for the area which was the last stop before Wyndham on the old stock route. The area is a large mass of land about 5km out of Wyndham which runs from the base of Bastion Point back towards the Carlton Ranges. It is here - after having driven cattle up via the Karunjie Track - that stockmen would water the cattle before moving on to the abattoir at Wyndham.

Chimoolie Calling circumnavigates the Cockburn Range via four-wheel-drive, lead by an HV8 Tour Guide and has many highlights, including:

• Pentecost River
• Cockburn Range
• The Prison Tree on the King River Road - an enormous hollowed-out boab used by the police in the 1890's as an overnight lock-up
• Five Rivers Lookout
• Wetland bird sanctuary Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve
• The Grotto - a pristine waterhole surrounded by sheer rock walls at the base of 140 steps
• Optional extra - guests may opt to visit the Wyndham Crocodile Farm. Own expense, simply ask your guide!

Home Valley Station trainees have given this tour a lovely tag line - "Listen to the grass grow and hear Chimoolie Calling".

Minimum four and maximum eight people per tour. $400 per person, other details available upon request, this tour uses the Karunjie Trail and King River Road; it is therefore subject to road conditions and minimum numbers.

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The Bungle Bungle Bundle - Scenic Flight of the East Kimberley's major attractions from Home Valley!

Created especially for experiencing all the best sights the region has to offer. Your exhilarating flight will take off from Home Valley Station's own airstrip. Be sure to reserve your seat before leaving home, we highly recommend pre-booking of this tour.

Flight description

The scenic flight departs Home Valley's own airstrip offering an exhilarating way to take in the Kimberley's best icons. With the famous world heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range as a highlight, this scenic flight also soars past the Diversion Dam, Lake Kununurra and over the Ord Irrigation Area, crossing the Carr Boyd Range, which holds back the waters of Australia's only inland sea, known as Lake Argyle. Aerial views of the Ord Dam and the full expanse of Lake Argyle takes around 20 min. Fly past Lissadell Homestead, over the Osmand Range and on to the Bungle Bungle where we give you unforgettable views of this ancient mountain range for approximately 20 minutes. Orbit the Argyle Diamond Mine and view the Pentecost River, Cockburn Range, El Questro before returning back to Home Valley Station. The flight path may vary according to pilot discretion. This tour is sold as a charter, prices vary according to aircraft and passenger numbers.

Home Valley return Bungle Bungle and Lake Argyle Scenic flight

Charter Flight departs Kununurra > Home Valley Station (Guest Pick Up) > Ord Top Dam > Bungles Scenic Area Work > Bellburn > Argyle Diamond Mine Area Work > Home Valley Station (Guest Drop Off) > Charter Flight returns to Kununurra

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	Private charter cost
Cessna 208 Grand Caravan - air-conditioned, weather radar, cargo pod, state-of-the-art technology	13 seats	80 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 60 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	$6372.00 inc. GST
Individual guests can share the cost using the following per person prices: 13 guests - $490pp, 12 guests - $531pp, 11 guests - $579pp, 10 guests - $637pp, 9 guests - $708pp, 8 guests - $797pp, 7 guests - $910pp, 6 guests - $1062pp, 5 guests - $1275pp, 4 guests - $1593pp, 3 Guests - $2124pp, 2 Guests - $3186pp, 1 Guest - $6372pp

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	Private charter cost
GA8 Airvan¹ - daylight pax operations, high load capacity, short/soft airstrip capability	7 seats	100 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 70 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	$3624.00 inc. GST
Individual guests can share the cost using the following per person prices: 7 guests - $517pp, 6 guests - $604pp, 5 guests - $725pp, 4 guests - $906pp, 3 Guests - $1208pp, 2 Guests - $1812pp, 1 Guest - $3624pp
¹ Please note aircraft requires refuelling at Home Valley or Belburn to complete full flight path.

Aircraft	Guests	Time	Engine	Private charter cost
Cessna 210¹ - daylight pax operations, high speed single	5 seats	85 Mins (Home Valley Station > Bellburn). 60 Mins (Bellburn > Kununurra).	Single	$2628.00 inc. GST
Individual guests can share the cost using the following per person prices: 5 guests - $526pp, 4 guests - $657pp, 3 Guests - $876pp, 2 Guests - $1314pp, 1 Guest - $2628pp
¹ Please note aircraft requires refuelling at Home Valley or Belburn to complete full flight path.

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