Gnaraloo Station Airport

MacLeod, AU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

YGAR

IATA

-

Elevation

10 ft

Region

AU-WA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YGAR

Local Code: Not available

Location: -23.79155° N, 113.528938° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler sentiment for Gnaraloo Station in MacLeod, AU, is generally positive, highlighting its remote wilderness experience and stunning natural beauty, particularly the ocean views and proximity to the Ningaloo Marine Park. Many visitors appreciate the opportunity to disconnect and engage in outdoor activities. However, the challenging access roads and basic nature of some accommodations are common points of feedback.

What Travelers Love
  • Stunning Natural Beauty: Travelers consistently praise the spectacular ocean and dune views, amazing sunsets, and the pristine coastline.
  • Remote Wilderness Experience: Guests value the opportunity to be "off the beaten track," away from city distractions, and connect with nature.
  • Outdoor Activities: The area is lauded for fantastic fishing, world-class surfing (Tombies), snorkeling, diving, and opportunities to see marine life like turtles and migrating whales.
  • Basic but Functional Accommodation: While rustic, the Homestead cabins are often described as comfortable, well-equipped (with kitchens, hot showers, and flushing toilets), and offering great views. 3 Mile Camp provides back-to-basics beach-side camping with ablution blocks.
  • Friendly Staff: Several reviews mention helpful and welcoming staff.
Common Complaints
  • Challenging Road Conditions: A major recurring complaint is the poor condition of the 75 km dirt road leading to Gnaraloo, with corrugations, making travel stressful and potentially damaging to vehicles. Even within Gnaraloo, some internal roads are noted as very rough.
  • Basic and Rustic Facilities: While expected by some, others find the general maintenance of the Homestead cabins lacking, with issues like disintegrating floor mats, sand infiltration, and occasional sewage smells.
  • Wildlife Disturbances/Cleanliness: Goats are frequently mentioned as a nuisance, making noise, leaving droppings around cabins, and impacting sleep. Some reviews also noted issues with rodents and general cleanliness.
  • Limited Power and Water: Power at the Homestead is generated and available from 7 am to 11 pm, with restrictions on high-wattage appliances. Water, especially potable water, is a limited resource, with requests for sparing use and short showers.
  • Lack of Airport-Specific Amenities: There is *no information available regarding terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration experiences* at Gnaraloo Station Airport (YGAR), suggesting it is not a commercial airport with such services. Carnarvon (CVQ) is the closest commercial airport.

Gnaraloo Station offers an authentic, rugged Western Australian outback and coastal experience, highly valued by those seeking adventure and natural beauty. While the remote location and basic facilities are part of its charm, travelers should be well-prepared for challenging road conditions and be aware of the rustic nature of the accommodations.

Last updated: 66 days ago

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Nearby Airports

Carnarvon Airport
CVQ • YCAR
Carnarvon, AU
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~122 km away
Carnarvon Airport
CVQ • YCAR
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Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~122 km away
Gnaraloo Homestead Airfield
YGHS
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~4 km away
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~45 km away
Minilya Airport
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~49 km away
Warroora Homestead Airport
YWRR
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~50 km away
Manberry Station airstrip
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~68 km away
Lake MacLeod Airstrip
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~68 km away
Coral Bay Airport
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~78 km away
Cardabia Homestead Airstrip
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~81 km away
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