Darr River Downs

Darr River Downs Showcasing over 150 years of Australian pastoral heritage on a family owned sheep and cattle station.

This afternoon we had a lovely visit from renowned Australian journalist Denise Cullen. To Jack’s delight her mode of tr...
28/02/2025

This afternoon we had a lovely visit from renowned Australian journalist Denise Cullen. To Jack’s delight her mode of transport was an R44 and the flight from would have been spectacular especially after the recent rain. It was very humbling to host Denise and we hope she enjoyed her experience.

What better way to start another busy week than sunset drinks at ‘Boot Hill’. A place to reflect and unwind. We shared s...
17/02/2025

What better way to start another busy week than sunset drinks at ‘Boot Hill’. A place to reflect and unwind. We shared some Morella memories and genuinely appreciated good company. Darr River Downs

Lots in the pipeline for 2025 and beyond! We have been working on:🌱 Website and booking platform 🌱Experience dates and o...
06/02/2025

Lots in the pipeline for 2025 and beyond! We have been working on:
🌱 Website and booking platform
🌱Experience dates and offerings
🌱Curation of new acquisitions and donations
🌱Collaboration with tour providers and industry professionals.
It has been an amazing journey and learning curve so far and we are grateful for all the support and encouragement we have received.

2025 kicked off with a visit from a lovely couple who have family history here at Darr River Downs. Chris’s father was a...
01/01/2025

2025 kicked off with a visit from a lovely couple who have family history here at Darr River Downs.
Chris’s father was an overseer here in the 1950’s and Chris’s mother cooked for the shearers, elevating them from basic scones to her signature Yorkshire puddings with gravy.
We were able to bring out the ledgers documenting the Fowles’ working life here as well as a special entry where they returned from Longreach with Chris’s baby sister.
A big thankyou to Chris and Fiona for sharing stories of this heritage with us and reinforcing the importance of preserving and making these legacies accessible.

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2025!
31/12/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2025!

Happy Hour at ‘Boot Hill’
10/11/2024

Happy Hour at ‘Boot Hill’

Join the Darr River Downs team in 2025!
08/11/2024

Join the Darr River Downs team in 2025!

We are currently feeding supplement to our cattle in the form of loose lick. We encourage our children to be as hands on...
18/10/2024

We are currently feeding supplement to our cattle in the form of loose lick. We encourage our children to be as hands on as possible so they understand the different facets of owning and running a property as well as instilling a solid work ethic in them. Luckily for us they are willing volunteers!

An 150 year old jigsaw puzzle of stone and mud mortar. The store housed all the supplies for the Station and was the sit...
17/10/2024

An 150 year old jigsaw puzzle of stone and mud mortar. The store housed all the supplies for the Station and was the site of the murder of Station Manager Walter Bunning in 1885.

Hannah in between Distance Ed on air lessons ducked over to do some dusting in the harness room
04/10/2024

Hannah in between Distance Ed on air lessons ducked over to do some dusting in the harness room

When first established, Darr River Downs was one of the most prominent properties in the district and covered nearly 800...
26/09/2024

When first established, Darr River Downs was one of the most prominent properties in the district and covered nearly 800,000 acres and ran over 135,000 merino sheep. Today it covers 55,000 acres and we run 2000 merinos and 2000 head of cattle (seasons permitting). We shore our rams today ready to be put on lupins in preparation for joining.

In 2024 we decided to commence organised tours of the homestead precinct, museums and cemetery. Cam Tindall, pictured he...
16/07/2024

In 2024 we decided to commence organised tours of the homestead precinct, museums and cemetery. Cam Tindall, pictured here amongst the Arthur Wando Shepherd Collection of antique fi****ms is both a charismatic guide and wealth of knowledge.

Over the past 40 years, the Tindall family have curated a collection of historical items significant to both the propert...
16/07/2024

Over the past 40 years, the Tindall family have curated a collection of historical items significant to both the property and the pastoral industry. Our museums, housed in the original stone buildings, include a shearing room, harness and blacksmith room, household items, tools and equipment and an antique fi****ms collection.

Darr River Downs is a family owned and operated sheep and cattle station located north east of Longreach QLD. Establishe...
15/07/2024

Darr River Downs is a family owned and operated sheep and cattle station located north east of Longreach QLD. Established in 1897, the property is steeped in a rich pastoral history which has been painstakingly preserved and curated within the walls of the original stone buildings.

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1567 Morella Ardno Road
Longreach, QLD
4730

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

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