Clayton Station, a pastoral property steeped in history, has been a part of the Oldfield family since 1955. The station, spanning over 2000 square kilometres, primarily runs beef cattle, with Poll Hereford being the main breed, complemented by Charolais and Angus breeds. Every year, regardless of the seasons, we sell off our weaners to the feedlot and domestic markets, focusing on maintaining our cows in the best possible condition.

Situated on the southern end of the famous Birdsville track in outback South Australia, Clayton Station is a diverse land of approximately one thousand square miles. The property is managed every year with potential drought in mind, and any rainfall is a significant bonus for us. We spell permanent watering points as much as possible during the good years, providing a solid feed base to fall back on in the dry ones.

Clayton Station falls under the Stuart state electorate and Grey federal division. The station has been a part of the local community for decades, witnessing the region’s extremes from floods to droughts.

In addition to its pastoral operations, Clayton Station offers public camping grounds. Since the early 1990s, we have been selling horses all over Australia, mainly of the Waler type. These versatile horses are used for everything from general hacking to endurance, showing, and polocrosse.

Clayton Station now offers luxury self-accommodation with two 2-bedroom units. At night, guests can sit on the deck or relax in the hot tub overlooking Clayton Creek, taking in the spectacular sunset. The station provides a unique opportunity to disconnect from the high-tech distractions of modern city life and immerse oneself in the tranquillity of the outback.

Clayton Station is situated 54km North of Marree on the Birdsville Track, with the homestead just five hundred meters from the track. The station is a gateway to various adventures, whether you’re on your way to Alice Springs via the old Ghan route, Lake Eyre, trekking up the Birdsville Track, or even to Andamooka and Roxby Downs.

You can learn more about the station and its history on its Wikipedia page.