FAQ's
Arrivals
The Homestead
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From Glen Innes:
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Travel 18 km west on the Gwydir Highway.
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road (church on the corner).
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The Waterloo Road sign is well marked with a turning lane.
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From Inverell:
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Travel 50 km east on the Gwydir Highway.
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Turn left onto Waterloo Road (same corner with church).
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On Waterloo Road:
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Drive for nearly 1 km.
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Cross the wooden bridge over Wellingrove Creek.
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Look for the blue Waterloo Station signpost on the left, just after the bridge.
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Arrival at the Homestead:
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Continue along the driveway and enter via the front staircase.
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Parking is available further along the road past the staircase.
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Please do not block the driveway.
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Alternative Entry:
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Drive to the rear of the homestead and look for the OFFICE sign and bell at the back door.
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Guests are usually greeted on arrival although if unattended, please enter through the back courtyard or front staircase
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Someone will assist you shortly.
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The Shearer's Quarters
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Travel 18 km west from Glen Innes on the Gwydir Hwy towards Inverell
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Or travel 50 km east from Inverell on the Gwydir Hwy
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road
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Waterloo Road is well signposted and has a turning lane off the Gwydir Hwy
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Follow Waterloo Road for nearly 1 km
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Just before crossing the wooden bridge (marked with yellow arrows), turn right into the paddock gateway on the right
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Ahead, you’ll see the Shearing Shed
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Continue further, veer left, and you’ll reach the Shearer’s Quarters
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Please let yourselves in — rooms will be unlocked
The Creek Shack
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Travel 18 km west from Glen Innes on the Gwydir Highway towards Inverell
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Travel 50 km east from Inverell on the Gwydir Highway. -
Turn right onto Waterloo Road.
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Waterloo Road is well signposted and has a turning lane off the Gwydir Highway.
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After passing the Waterloo Church, continue on Waterloo Road for about 1 km.
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Turn into the paddock gateway just BEFORE the bridge crossing., the large Waterloo Shearing Shed will be in view.
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Travel past the shearing shed and follow the paddock road.
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Continue along the main track and go over the brow of the hill.
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Keep following the track until you see the roof of the Creek Shack.
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Turn left to reach the shack.
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If unsure or arriving in the dark:
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Go to the The Managers residence and we will take you to the location.
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To reach the Managers house:
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Travel over the bridge on Waterloo Road.
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Continue on until you arrive at 102 Waterloo Road. This is the managers residence of Waterloo Station.
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The Stockmans
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Travel 18 km west from Glen Innes on the Gwydir Highway towards Inverell.
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(Or 50 km east from Inverell towards Glen Innes.)
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road (the church is on the corner; well signposted).
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Follow Waterloo Road for about 1 km.
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After crossing the wooden bridge, turn left into the Waterloo driveway.​​
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Look for the blue “Waterloo Station” signage at the driveway.
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Continue along the treed driveway to the back of the homestead.
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The Stockman’s Cottage is located through the next paddock and is visible from the back of the homestead area.
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Follow the “Stockman’s Cottage” sign directing you through the gateway into the next paddock
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The Schoolhouse
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Travel 18 km west from Glen Innes on the Gwydir Highway towards Inverell.
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(Or 50 km east from Inverell towards Glen Innes.)
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road (the church is on the corner; well signposted).
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Follow Waterloo Road for about 1 km.
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After crossing the wooden bridge, turn left into the Waterloo driveway.​
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Look for the blue “Waterloo Station” signage at the driveway.
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Follow the treed driveway to the back of the homestead.
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Do not turn into the homestead yard.
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The Schoolhouse is located at the back of the homestead, on the left, facing into the homestead garden.
