Accommodation and campground information
Set in cool shady surrounds Merluna Station offers a range of accommodation with free Wi-Fi:
3 air-conditioned cabins with queen-sized beds
An air-conditioned Family Unit
8 air-conditioned ensuite Donga Rooms with double beds
A shaded camping ground with hot shower & toilet amenities with a large camp kitchen
Meals are available for in house guests or campers: they are hearty, home-style country cooking, including roasts, BBQ steak nights, bangers and mash, and more. We are a remote station and proud of it. Generous servings guaranteed.
Storage is available for caravans, camper trailers, boats, and other vehicles, with secure on-station parking. Please advise your storage needs at the time of booking.
We can accommodate road crews and extended-stay workers, with self-catering options available including BBQ facilities. Contact us directly for group and crew rates.
Payment & Bookings
How to book: Email merluna@paniri.com.au
Payment: A deposit is required to secure your booking. Balance payable on arrival. Cash accepted. EFTPOS coming soon.
Prices are per person per night unless otherwise stated and are subject to change. Please confirm rates at the time of booking.
Additional Notes
Powered site infrastructure is being upgraded. Outdoor power points will be installed. Availability confirmed at booking.
Merluna Station is not a licensed premises. BYO alcohol allowed.
Pets are no longer permitted.
MEALS
| Service | Includes | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked Breakfast | E.g. bacon, eggs, hashbrown | $25 | Per person |
| Evening Dinner | Main course and dessert | $40 | Per person |
| Morning / Afternoon Tea | $10 | Per person | |
| Lunch | $20 | Per person |
Merluna Station: Cape York
2026 season – price guide
ACCOMMODATION — PER PERSON PER NIGHT
| Accommodation | Includes | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Workers Accommodation | Single bed, shared amenities | $150 | Basic room — 5-room donga block x3 |
| Ensuite Cabin — Double | Queen bed, private ensuite | $200 | Birdwatching cabins x3 |
| Double Ensuite Donga | Double bed, private ensuite donga | $165 | 4-bed ensuite donga blocks x2 |
| Family Cabin with Ensuite | Family cabin, ensuite, sleeps 4–5 (1 Queen, 1 bunk) | $225 | Spotted Whistling Duck cabin |
All accommodation rates are per person per night. Minimum 1 night stay. Bookings recommended — contact merluna@paniri.com.au
CAMPGROUND
| Accommodation | Includes | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Powered or unpowered site | $20 | Per adult per night |
| Child (under 12) | FREE | Children 12 and under | |
| Family Rate | 2 adults + children under 12 | $40 | Per night — great value for families |
| Powered Site | Power connection at your site | +$0 | Additional per night on top of per-person rate |
Campground includes hot showers, toilets, camp kitchen, BBQs, communal areas and WiFi. Note: Powered site infrastructure currently being upgraded — powered posts with outdoor power points to be installed. Availability to be confirmed at time of booking.
VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE
| Accommodation | Includes | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage (with stay) | Van, trailer or boat | FREE | Complimentary with a night’s accommodation |
| Storage — Day Rate | Van, trailer or boat | $5 | Per day |
| Storage — Weekly Rate | Van, trailer or boat | $30 | Per week |
Storage is available for caravans, camper trailers, boats and other vehicles. Secure on-station parking. Please advise at time of booking.
EXTENDED STAYS & WORK CREWS
| Service | Includes | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Catering Donga — Work Crews (own accommodation) | Donga accommodation, BBQ facilities supplied, self-catered | POA | Contact us for crew rates and availability |
We can accommodate road crews and extended-stay workers. Self-catering options available with BBQ facilities. Contact us directly for group and crew pricing.
