The Australian outback, as it really is.

Simple. Raw. Unforgettable.

Open land, orange earth, and a stillness you won’t find anywhere else.
A working outback farm stay, just outside Cobar, NSW.

More than a stay, this is the outback, experienced.

From secluded camping sites to retro caravan accommodation, every stay at Meralda is designed to give you space, privacy, and connection to the land.

We recommend staying a little longer, because this isn’t somewhere you rush:

→ Soak in the outback bathouse as the sun sets over endless land

→ Settle by the fire beneath a sky full of stars

→ Share simple, honest food, slow-cooked over the fire

→ Wake up to space and stillness

→Time to reset, reconnect, and create

The moments that stay with you

  • Sunset soak

    The Outback Bathhouse

    Your moment, your way, day or sunset.

    A warm soak in the open paddocks, whether under the midday sky or as the sun turns gold and everything slows down.

  • People eating food served by Meralda Station

    Paddock to Plate by Fire

    Simple, honest meals cooked over fire with ingredients sourced directly from the land around you. A true paddock-to-plate experience, and one guests talk about long after they leave.

  • Camper trailer at Meralda Station

    The Outback Reset

    Out here, the land does most of the work. From quiet moments in nature to gentle wellness sessions, goat picnics, and creative experiences, everything is designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

  • Linen sheets on bed in Caravan

    Space to Slow Down

    Out here, there’s nothing pulling at your time, just open land, star-filled skies, and space to simply be.

Guest reviews

  • "Our stay at Meralda was absolutely amazing! Everything from the cheese platter on arrival to the group dinner were just perfect. That is the best goat curry I have ever eaten! Jenny and John are incredible hosts and their property is so beautiful. I wish we could have stayed longer to experience the bath on the Bedford. We will definitely be back!"

    Nicole

  • "Meralda station was quite the oasis in the desert. Run by a warm and friendly family they have some really special extras on offer .. you must try the Bedford bath house , the BBQ platter (fresh from the farm) and the 6 hour slow cooked lamb curry can only be described as legendary!!! We would love to visit again as it’s a stunning location .. thanks Jenn and family for a beautiful experience.".

    Mary M.

  • "What a gem! Stayed overnight in the caravan and it was amazing. Highly recommend to preorder some wood for a bonfire and the moon shower is awesome. The kids loved it and we will be back to stay for longer"

    Renee

Our origin

Meralda is a family-owned and operated property, set just outside the outback town of Cobar, NSW.

A simple, authentic bush stay, grounded in country hospitality, honest food, and space to slow down.

No manicured lawns or polished facilities and that’s exactly the point.

Just open land, stillness, and the feeling of being part of it.

Real, raw, and ready to be experienced.

You haven’t experienced the Australian outback… until you’ve stayed here.