Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station)

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Station Tent - Queen
Property grounds
Riverview Room
Gardenview Room | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Room options

Riverview Room

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Station Tent - Twin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Gardenview Family Room

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

Gardenview Room

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Station Tent - Queen

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station)

Campsite in El Questro with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free campsite. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a corner/local shop are on-site. Accommodations offer showers and free toiletries.
Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station) offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station), you'll be close to El Questro Gorge. Features include free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants and a bar. This comfortable campsite has 12 accommodations. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free toiletries in each accommodation.
  • Air-conditioned accommodations with showers and free toiletries
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include convenience store, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails, horse riding/rentals and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 3.9 miles (6.3 km) from El Questro Gorge and 4.5 miles (7.3 km) from Chamberlain Gorge
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star El Questro campsite is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 selected days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane 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 23 October and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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 on-site, and permits are valid for up to 7 days.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Discovery Resorts - El Questro (Station) Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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