Few people own their own railway station, and the idea seems even stranger on the edge of Australia’s outback. Bruce was once the centre of an early settler community in the plains just south of the Flinders Ranges. It was some years after Matthew Flinders first laid eyes on these plains in 1802 that the first settlers arrived in the region. Now mostly deserted, the railway station stands as a reminder of the ambitions of those early settlers as they pushed the frontiers northwards into outback Australia. Built in 1882 when the railway was first opened, the station has been maintained in its original context and design, and lovingly restored. Even the station sign remains.
Hosts: Louise and Marilyn Carns-Chalman  | 
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| No. of Bedrooms | 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom, which share 2 bathrooms. There is a sitting/dining room in the main station building, with comfortable armchairs and sofa in front of a log fire. | | Dining | Home cooked meals are provided by Louise and Marilyn. | | Activities | Wake up to the early morning outback light and a fully cooked breakfast, before setting off to explore the local area. Travel into the Horseshoe range for the fabulous views and the wildlife it holds, or up to Warren Gorge for the chance of spotting the rare yellow-footed rock wallaby. Take a day’s trip into the Flinders Ranges and visit the dramatic Wilpena Pound, rugged Brachina Gorge or the Aroona Valley. For a less rugged experience, the vineyards and historic towns of the Clare Valley are 1 ½ hours drive south of Bruce. The Clare retains an aura of rustic charm and serenity reminiscent of rural England. At Bruce, sitting on the verandah with a good book, looking out across the plains is a very pleasant way to relax and appreciate the beauty and space of Australia. |
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