Steeped in history, this fabulous working station dates back more than 160 years and we are so fortunate that the family has chosen to share parts of it with us. We felt very privileged to be able to learn about the property and see how well it is being managed and maintained today. Favourite thing other than walking around the property and looking at the church, woolshed , gardens and old machinery sheds was waking up to the sounds of the birds calling and the yummy breakfast cooked by my husband.

Nothing to dislike, except we could hear the chooks but didn’t get to see them, and we only met one beautiful dog, but there must be more!

We stayed in the Managers House. The History of the station is interesting and the old buildings and equipment are nice to see. Some maintenance issues to be sorted on the buildings before it gets too bad. Especially the inside bedroom walls water damage. Amenities are good and kitchen is well stocked and clean. Beds are a little old and probably need some upgrades. Fire place is easy to use and offered a cosy atmosphere to chat over a bottle of good Clare Valley wine. BBQ packed ordered was excellent and well delivered. Perhaps a recommendation would be to offer an additional side such as a potato bake, especially in the cold winter months when a salad is not really what you feel like for Dinner. The area is lovely and quite with many birds.

My only real gripe is the cleanliness of the BBQ area. It desperately needs a power washer wash with some strong detergent to clean the area around the BBQ.

We loved our stay at Bungaree Station it was quite a remarkable place with lots of history and I wish we had stayed longer to soak it all in, the hosts were lovely each one making you feel most welcome, from the extra farm actviities for kids to parents getting some tips and info for things to do further along the holiday road trip it was all round fantastic. Generous portions and variety of options for breakfast was wonderful, we were late arrivals and my husband left his wallet behind and they got it back to us - nothing was too much of a hassle.

Nothing

We loved learning about the history of the station and the amazing family who still run it. They've done such a wonderful job with the information audio boxes which made for a really lovely time to explore the station's significant spots. We were so impressed with Bungaree and how it is such a significant place not only for Clare Valley region but for South Australia's history as well.

The we intrigue by the history behind the property and how it dated back to 1840. We met the last generation of the Hawker's which were lovely people.

It was sad that the government doesn't assist the property owners with the restoration costs of all the beautiful old stone building that surround the property. But what the owners have restored, is absolutely beautiful.

Everything! The room was cozy & historical. The reception staff was enthusiastic, friendly & accommodating. The self guide walk was great the buildings, the church the accom in the old stallion room was fun. Had good choice of food for breakfast. Loads of wood for the fire. The animals on the property, horses, pony, deer, sheep etc. would highly recommend this place

Maybe get a sausage to put under the door for those cold nights. There was a draught from under the door.

A beautifully restored property in a lovely rural settings. Lots of local wildlife especially birds. Our host Sally shared lots of family history and our children loved the morning walks to feed the chickens, kangaroo, deer and more. Very generous breakfast provisions including farm fresh eggs. A great relaxing stay and very educational too.

There was no expense spared with breakfast not one complaint with the entire stay. the staff were exceptional. the location and property were just the type of holiday accommodation that suited us as retired farmers ourselves. will be going back in October for shearing etc. would highly rate this property for a longer stay so we can benefit from all the interesting features of the property and grounds. THIS IS A MUST FOR ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION. A FULL 10/10

there wasn't a thing we didn't like

We loved the historical buildings and the old photos and beautiful gardens. It was a cold night but the cottage was very snug. We knew that we were a bit out of town so we had a big lunch at a winery and bought in some provisions for dinner curled up in front of the TV. Breakfast provisions were great and real coffee is available after 9am at the station shop.

Just for something to say. A side table or coffee table near the couch would have been handy to put our nibbles and glasses of wine on - we were worried about spilling wine on the rug. Also, the low water pressure to the bathroom made having a shower a bit of a challenge. There was renovation work being done close by and maybe this had something to do with the water pressure.

It's a beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Warm welcome from staff. Wandering around the property was great and being able to learn about the history via the information boxes was an added bonus. Beautiful old buildings, trees and lovely garden to walk through. Exceptionally clean, breakfast supplies were plentiful and bed was warm and cosy.

There was nothing we didn't like!