Farina Station, a working station with tourist accommodation, is nestled in the Australian State of South Australia. Currently, the station is home to Merino sheep and Angus and Hereford cattle.

Farina, originally known as the Gums or Government Gums, is a town and locality steeped in history. As of the 2006 census, Farina had a population of 55. The town was settled in 1878 by hopeful farmers and served as a railhead for a time until 1884 when the railway was extended to Marree. Farina flourished to reach a peak population of 600 in the late 1800s.

In its heyday, Farina boasted two hotels – the Transcontinental and the Exchange, an underground bakery, a bank, two breweries, a general store, an Anglican Church, five blacksmiths, a school, and even a brothel. In 1909, a 1,143-kilogram iron meteorite was discovered northeast of the town.

Farina Station runs Merino and Dorper sheep as well as Hereford cattle crossed with Angus on all-natural native pastures. Stress-free stock handling methods are used, and cattle are selected for their calm temperament.

Situated between Leigh Creek and Marree, Farina has been owned and managed by the Dawes family for nearly thirty years. The station also includes the Farina campground, a charming bush camping ground with amenities, and the ruins of the historic Farina Township.

These ruins are being restored, and interpretative signs have been added to tell the town’s story, making it a worthwhile stopover for holidaymakers. The people of Farina are down-to-earth and hospitable, ready to welcome visitors into their rich world of experience. You can learn more about the station and its history on its Wikipedia page.