Alpana Station
Rich in History

Paddy Henery was born in County Clare Ireland, in 1834 and arrived in South Australia at the age of 12. He gained considerable experience in the sheep industry at bungaree and Oraparinna Stations before Settling at Alpana Farm in 1878.

Initially he purchased 130 acres of land, near Blinman town. His Dream was to grow fodder crops to supplement feed for the bullock teams hauling copper ore to Port Augusta from the Blinman Mine.

His vision faded with the introduction of the North South Railway. 120 years later Alpana, managed by John and David Henery spans 51,000 acres and runs 3,000 Merino sheep.

The Station Experience

A full day on Alpana includes a visit to the original pine & pug cottage, the Bald Range Lookout, natural springs and river cascades.

Following the wide gum lined creeks, that open to breathtaking scenery of the ABC and Heysen Ranges, flora and fauna, geology and land management, with short distance of true four wheel driving are part of the " Alpana Experience."

Artimore Ruins and /or Nucaleenna Mine
Half or full day tour
The scenic gorges that inspired Sir Hans Heysen Brachina and Bunyeroo
Half or full day tour
Mt. Chambers gorge with views of Aboriginal rock etchings
Full day tour
Mt. Samuel self drive track Challenging 4WD tag-along trips by
arrangement. Travel in an air-conditioned, comfortable, 4WD with John,
a 4th generation Henery, with 40 years experience On Alpana.

Tours depart regularly from Angorichina tourist village 9.00 am Alpana station, North Blinman hotel Oratunga & Angorichina Stations Little Paddock 9.30 am morning tea & lunch are included with full day Tours. Morning tea included with half-day tours.

Alpana station reserves the right to cancel tours due to poor road conditions.
Driver and vehicle are fully Accredited and licensed.

Enquries and bookings
                  John and Jan Henery
Address:  Alpana,Blinman
                 South Australia, 5730
                 Australia
Phone:      International + (61) 08 8648 4864   
Fax:          International + (61) 08 8648 4661   
E-mail:      alpanastn@bigpond.com.au
Web site : www.alpana-station.netfirms.com