Our historic bush homestead lies in the Howqua Valley where Australian Aborigines mined green stone for their axes. The homestead is on a Mountain Cattleman’s working cattle farm surrounded by native forest. Views from the lookout high on the property look deep into the Alpine National Park.
Horses and dogs are welcome. Activities include swimming in the Howqua River, bushwalking, bird watching, koala, wombat and kangaroo spotting. The Howqua Valley is a horse rider’s dream with various standards of tracks to suit all levels.
There are some spectacular four wheel drive destinations including Stoney’s Bluff Hut and the back tracks to Mt Buller, Mt Stirling and Craig’s Hut.
The homestead is most suitable for groups of friends and Wendy Stoney can provide full catering if required. Power is obtained from a turbine in the beautiful Stockyard Creek which runs beside the Homestead.
Relive the actual pioneers' experience when you stay at Stockyard Creek
Stockyard Creek is totally removed from the outside world. This unique property is completely surrounded by State Forest and is on the doorstep of the Alpine National Park. Be prepared to experience the lifestyle our pioneers lived and worked in. The small exception is that sections of the original selectors’ homestead are complemented by a comfortable living area containing a large open fireplace and commercial gas stove as well as a gas fridge*. A turbine using water from the creek and the lake provides basic 24 volt lighting for the Homestead. A 240 Volt generator is available on request. * A gas barbeque is provided on the deck.
The property lends itself to family re-unions or clubs or other groups having a weekend get-together. The Homestead is basic, comfortable, rustic. You will have exclusive use of our property for your stay.
Please see our Stockyard Creek functions page for ideas, click here.
Be prepared for the joys of birdsong and the creek rushing by as your only entertainment.
Accommodation arrangements includes bunkrooms, some separate double rooms and plenty of places swags. There are three shared flush toilets and three showers.
Guests may self cater and bring their own linen and
towels or arrangements can be made for linen and/or meals to be provided.
Graeme
and Wendy Stoney live on a secluded high point on the property, using
a different entrance to Pioneer Homestead and are available to assist
in any way possible.
