Bulloo Downs Station (Western Australia)
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It is located about 73 kilometres (45 mi) south of Newman and 307 kilometres (191 mi) north of Meekatharra in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The homestead is found approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of the Great Northern Highway.[1] Bulloo Downs shares boundaries with Mount Vernon, Sylvania, Prairie Downs, Weelarrana and Tangadee Stations as well as areas of vacant crown land.[1]
Description
The station encompasses part of the Ashburton River and is made up of undulating slate and basalt country that support a range of native grasses. There are areas of open flats covered in salt bush and blue bush and stands of mulga.[2] In 1980 the property occupied an area of 3,472 square kilometres (1,341 sq mi) and was carrying 3,100 cattle. The recommended carrying capacity is 2,590 cattle.[1]