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Wilkatana Station

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Historic sheep and cattle country, 45 km north of Port Augusta

Wilkatana Station takes in 44,696 hectares of semi-open myall shrubland with an understorey of bluebush, saltbush, native clovers and grasses — hardy, reliable country at the foot of the Flinders Ranges.
The station is prized for its water: three bores, natural springs and numerous dams in a 225 mm average annual rainfall district, backed by excellent fencing, an eight-stand shearing shed and comprehensive yards.
Held by the Sawers family for 123 years, Wilkatana joined the Yadlamalka Pastoral portfolio in late 2024, linking the home block into a single sweep of country running north.

Station facts

Area
44,696 ha
Acquired
2024
Location
45 km north of Port Augusta
Country
Semi-open myall shrubland, bluebush & saltbush
Capacity
~5,000 ewes plus 150 cows (historic, conservative)
Water
3 bores, springs and numerous dams
Station Notes

Eyre’s depot and the railway weir

History runs deep here. Explorer Edward John Eyre established his depot camp on Wilkatana on his journey north in 1839. In 1912 a weir was built on the station to capture water for the Commonwealth Railways — carried by wooden pipes into Port Augusta to feed the steam trains.

WILKATANA STATION

Heritage Meets the Flinders Ranges

Wilkatana Station encompasses approximately 44,700 hectares of pastoral country on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges and is renowned for its scenic landscapes and pastoral heritage.

Highlights

  • Approx. 44,700 hectares
  • Historic homestead
  • Eight-stand shearing shed
  • Flinders Ranges landscapes
  • Rich wildlife habitat

Featured Photography

  • Shearing shed
  • Homestead
  • Ranges scenery
  • Livestock
  • Native wildlife

Location

Located approximately 45 kilometres north-east of Port Augusta, Wilkatana enjoys spectacular views of the Flinders Ranges while remaining close to major regional services.

History

For 123 years Wilkatana remained in the ownership of the Sawers family before joining the Yadlamalka Pastoral group in 2024.

The property has a long history of sheep and cattle production and remains an important part of South Australia's pastoral heritage.

Operations

  • Sheep production
  • Cattle grazing
  • Sustainable rangeland management
  • Infrastructure development

Landscape

  • Flinders Ranges escarpments
  • Saltbush plains
  • Myall shrublands
  • Native grasslands

Wildlife

Wilkatana is home to more than 130 recorded bird species and a wide variety of native wildlife.

Infrastructure

  • Historic homestead
  • Eight-stand shearing shed
  • Sheep and cattle yards
  • Staff residences
  • Water infrastructure
Stewards of the land since the 1890s. Four stations, 350,000 hectares — Flinders Ranges & Far North, South Australia.

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