Are you looking for an authentic five star Aussie Outback Experience…
Julie and Bruce Armstrong and their enthusiastic team warmly welcome guests to their busy working station growing cotton, grains, sheep feed and merino sheep using the latest, innovative technology.
Bruce is passionate about agriculture, his merino flock and aviation enjoying time out in his 1966 Cessna 172. The fashion industry was Julie’s domain for thirty years. Her creativity and sense of style are reflected in the gardens, buildings and accommodation.
Situated on the edge of the Great Aussie Outback, Corynnia Station has two airstrips and a bitumen road just 5k from the Homestead and Farmstay.
Unique, authentic, historic and very comfortable 1930’s guest accommodation plus new six bedroom lodge for up to 20 guests.
No caravan facilities other than Nomads wishing to visit and help out in exchange.
A perfect halfway stop between Sydney and Adelaide being situated close to the Kidman Way, Mid-Western Highway and Sturt Highway.
Corynnia Station is an experience not to miss on your holiday and is just one hour from many regional attractions in Griffith and Hay and surrounds.
- TripAdvisor Top 10% Accommodation Worldwide
- Five-star guest rating
- 2015 to 2023 inclusive – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Awards
- 2019 TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award
- 2021 Escape Magazine 10 Top Australian Outback Getaways – #2 Corynnia Station
- 2023 Booking.com 9.4 guest rating
Accommodation
Corynnia Station accommodates up to twenty guests in air-conditioned comfort with five-star bedding and fully equipped kitchen/dining areas for self-catering….or not…as delicious dinner hampers can be ordered prior to arrival.
Additional Homestead accommodation options may be available by request if no availability in advertised accommodations.
All accommodations are unique and stylishly decorated and are set within the glorious homestead garden oasis, designed and developed by Julie to create a haven within a challenging and harsh environment.
Bruce and Julie choose to share their very special part of Outback Australia with their guests from Australia and all over the world.
Plan your visit with us today!
The VIP Homestead Suite
The VIP Homestead Suite accommodation is for a couple or single in our newly opened, self-contained 1930’s suite.
The Pink Palace
The Pink Palace accommodation is for a couple or single in the charming one-bedroom 1930’s guest house.
Maxie’s Retreat Lodge
Maxie’s Retreat is accommodation for up to twelve guests in our new six bedroom lodge.
Catering
All accommodations have access to fully-equipped kitching/dining rooms including BBQ and microwave.
We recommend guests choose to pre-order our simple yet delicious meals via our website. Our dinner hampers highlight homestead and local produce ready for you to BBQ at any time.
Guests who wish to self-cater need to bring their supplies from a larger town as there are no shops nearby.
We offer a hand chosen range off quality local award-wining Calabria Family Wines plus beers, ciders and carbonated drinks.
Things to do
Guests will enjoy winding down and enjoying the tranquility of our stunning garden oasis which is such a contrast to the flat, harsh outback landscape.
Guided or self drive farm tour, cotton gin tour, pool, tennis court, pushbikes, boules, campfires, sundowners with other guests and your hosts, paddock picnics, bird watching, native wildlife, friendly animals including our orphaned kangaroos, walks and star gazing under 360 degree skies in the flattest land in the world, visit our new state-of-the-art shearing shed and see cotton and other crops growing.
- So much to experience both on Corynnia Station and within one hours drive.
- Experience the famous 360-degree skies of the Hay Plains on Corynnia Station with breathtaking sunsets, sunrises and clear night skies with trillions of stars seemingly close enough to touch!
- Always lots to do and see in the outback town of Hay one hour’s drive
- Griffith is a thriving multicultural city established on irrigated farming with award winning restaurants, wineries, museums and so on. 50 minutes drive.
- Take the horse and cart viewing exotic animals as they are being fed at the private zoo, Altina Wildlife Park. Bookings made well ahead are essential.
Getting Here
Via Light Aircraft
- Well maintained, dry weather airstrip available by prior request via our website
- GPS co-ordinates 34.212583,145.554256 850 meters long direction 21,03 no overrun
- Well marked with windsock
- Use of an alternative 1.3k strip on farm is also available by request
Via Car
- No requirement for 4×4 vehicle.
- A perfect holiday destination or halfway stop between Sydney and Adelaide situated on the edge of the great Aussie Outback.
- From Sydney or Canberra to Corynnia Station: The quickest route is via Yass, Harden, Temora, Ardlethan and Griffith. The alternative route is via Wagga Wagga.
- IMPORTANT – there is no wet weather access to Corynnia Station so text 0428 696 497 to check road conditions a week prior to arrival
From Sydney or Canberra to Corynnia Station: The quickest route is via Yass, Harden, Temora, Ardlethan and Griffith. The alternative route is via Wagga Wagga.
From Griffith to Corynnia Station: Take the Kidman Way north from Griffith towards Hillston. Travel approximately 25kms from Griffith to Tabbita (see wheat silos on right). Turn left into Tabbita Lane & travel approximately 23kms. Turn left at Cameron Rd onto unsealed road. Proceed past ‘No Through Road’ signs & over three grids. At third grid turn left and follow signs to homestead.
ALTERNATIVELY you can enter our property from our Carrathool Rd entrance with only 5.5k unsealed road – Co-ordinates 34.20136°S, 145.49965°E. Proceed through gates and follow sign to homestead.
From Hay to Corynnia Station: Take the Sturt Highway from Hay for 55 kilometres. Turn left off the highway over the Murrumbidgee River into Carrathool. Cross the railway line & proceed for approximately 25kms on bitumen road to Corynnia Station mailbox on the right – Co-ordinates 34.20136°S, 145.49965°E. Proceed through gates to homestead – approximately 5.5 kilometers.
From Hillston to Corynnia Station: Take the Kidman Way south towards Griffith. At the roundabout at Goolgowi turn right onto the Mid-Western Highway. Travel for 8k. Turn left into Merondale Lane and travel 8k to the T junction. Turn right onto the bitumen Tabbita Lane. Take first turn left onto unsealed Cameron Rd and travel for 17k, proceeding past ‘No Through Road’ signs & over three grids. At third grid turn left and follow signs to the homestead.
ALTERNATIVELY you can enter our property from our Carrathool Rd entrance with only 5.5k unsealed road – Co-ordinates 34.20136°S, 145.49965°E. Proceed through gates and follow sign to homestead.
From West Wyalong to Corynnia Station: Proceed on the Mid Western Highway towards Hay. Pass through Goolgowi. Travel for 8k. Turn left into Merondale Lane and travel 8k to the T junction. Turn right onto the bitumen road – Tabbita Lane. Take first turn left onto unsealed Cameron Rd and travel 17k, proceeding past ‘No Through Road’ signs & over three grids. At third grid turn left and follow signs to homestead.
ALTERNATIVELY you can enter our property from our Carrathool Rd entrance with only 5.5k unsealed road – Co-ordinates 34.20136°S, 145.49965°E. Proceed through gates and follow sign to homestead.
From Narranderra to Corynnia Station: Take the Sturt Highway from Narranderra towards Hay. Turn right off the highway over the Murrumbidgee River into Carrathool. Cross the railway line and follow for approximately 25kms on the bitumen road to the Corynnia Station mailbox on the right. Proceed through gates to homestead on 5.5k unsealed road.
NOTE – please leave gates as you find them.
There are many different routes that can be taken when driving from any of the capital cities to the Hay. The following is an overview of the routes from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that may help you in planning your Outback Beds experience.
From | Routes | Distance |
---|---|---|
Brisbane | Warrego Hwy <> Newell Highway <> Sturt Highway | 1,360km |
Sydney | Hume Highway <> Sturt Highway | 635km |
Melbourne | Calder Freeway <> Cobb Highway | 415km |
Adelaide | Sturt Highway | 740km |
Towns & Touring
Hay
Hay’s history is rich with tales of boom and bust – of isolation and innovation.
Food & Wine Touring Route
Visit wonderful historic homesteads, award-winning gardens and sample some beautiful food & wine.
Contact us for information & bookings
For more information please contact us directly by visiting our website or giving us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Phone: 02 6993 5807