SHARE THE WONDERS OF OUR HOME

They say home is where the heart is, even if it is spread over a million acres of remote Central Australia!

Curtin Springs is a very special part of Central Australia, owned by a family who have made this remote place their home.

As a diversified pastoral and tourism business, Curtin Springs stands as testament to the commitment made by Peter, Ashley and Lyndee Severin to both the pastoral and tourism industries.

Offering a mosiac of experiences for visitors to Central Australia, Curtin Springs has:

Curtin Springs Station
– the basis of our home is a million acre cattle station.

Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
– providing 27 accommodation rooms, campground, fuel, store and great homestyle meals for visitors when they are exploring the region.

Curtin Springs Paper
– we showcase our amazing landscape by making handmade paper from the native grasses on the station.

Curtin Springs Walks
– step gently into our landscape with our private guided walks.

“We invite you to come and share the wonders of our home.”

Curtin Springs

Curtin Springs Wayside Inn

Curtin Springs Paper

Curtin Springs Station

Curtin Springs Walks

Curtin Springs Beef

Paper tour definitely worth doing and interesting

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A little bit of cloud makes the colours come out.

A little bit of cloud makes the colours come out.
Sunrise is always such a gift and this week as visitors left to head back into Alice, they were able to capture the dawn. Thank you Tanya for the great pic. #redcentrent #curtinsprings #mtconner #tourismnt #seeaustralia @australia @tanya kyreakou

We watched the rain forecast. We stalked the synop

We watched the rain forecast. We stalked the synoptic charts. We rolled out eyes at the changing rain predictions.
After 2mm, it looked it was all going to go away... But a last minute reprieve. 7mm overnight in a number of showers.
Water in puddles this morning and humidity through the roof!
The same again next week would be perfect!
#curtinsprings #raininthedesert

The clouds build up during the day, started to bre

The clouds build up during the day, started to break up then came in with the purple hue.
Please pretty please, can we have some raindrops on the ground....
The storms moved to the south of us, but not without leaving us with some colours of the desert to remember the day by.
#storminthedesert #curtinsprings

Voice - Persistent calling in summer storms. What

Voice - Persistent calling in summer storms.
What a lovely description of the pratincole from George Adams. Maybe he is a little harbinger for a long wet summer?

We usually see them right up the northern end of the station when there is water in the dams. We don't often see them around the homestead area, but this guy was enjoying the green pick under the big sprinkler.

He can be anywhere he wants if he brings the rain!
#curtinsprings #birdsinthedesert #whatbirdisthat

We have gratefully sucked up 27mm of rain today.

We have gratefully sucked up 27mm of rain today.
The soft raindrops mend the soul of humans, animals and plants.
We run our cattle production system to try and keep the grass butts in place, so they can kick off as soon as they get a little drink and we don't have to wait for a seed to germinate.
Our native grasses are so resilient!
This little fellow tried hard last week after we had 11mm.
The little leaves were only about 2 inches in length, but it's all about the hope of follow up rain.
The last 24 hours means that he and his neighbours will be able to get a real kick along.
A cow will be able to wrap her tongue around him in only a few days and she'll then be able to up the quality of the milk she's producing for her new calf. Not many mouthfuls and she'll start to put the condition back on herself.
A few drops of rain completes the circle for everyone.
#curtinsprings #nativegrasses #howcleverismothernature #

Anzac Day was a different affair for us this year.

Anzac Day was a different affair for us this year. We had our own ceremony at dawn ceremony with our handmade wreaths and Anzac biscuits for morning tea! #curtinsprings #anzacdayat home #anzacday2020

Not a lot to say about this one. Salt lake. Horizo

Not a lot to say about this one. Salt lake. Horizon. Colours. What else do you need? #curtinsprings #curtinspringsstation #curtinspringswalks

After a small shower of rain, we get green patches

After a small shower of rain, we get green patches under the mulga trees. Why? Is it because the rain caught in the tree gives a bit longer 'drip'? It it because the deadfall from the tree changes the soil composition under the tree? Is it because the tree provide some shade and the green gets a chance after the clouds go and the sun comes out? One of the wonders of our home! #curtinsprings #curtinspringsstaton #nativegrasses

The wind coming in from the SW kicked up the dust

The wind coming in from the SW kicked up the dust with it. No rain came behind, but as always Mother Nature is spectacular. #curtinsprings #curtinspringsstation

The newest addition to Curtin Springs... our contr

The newest addition to Curtin Springs... our contribution to the Blue Tree Project has been painted over the last couple of days and tonight was christened by a summer storm! #bluetreeproject #curtinsprings #summerstorm

Enjoying the Telstra Business Awards. #telstrabiza

Enjoying the Telstra Business Awards. #telstrabizawards #curtinsprings

Today we're welcoming another artist to our Artist

Today we're welcoming another artist to our Artist in Residence Program! Rachel Anne Buch is a mixed media artist from Sydney, mainly focusing on sculptural, installation and performance based work. We're very excited and intrigued to see how Rachel interprets the landscape and uses this for her art.
Rachel is with us until the 3rd November and so if you're in the area, make sure you swing by and see what she's up to. You can see more of Rachel's work on Facebook at rabwinkpictures, on Instagram @rabwinkpictures or her website https://rabwinkpicturesblog.wordpress.com
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #mixedmediaartist #paperart #artistinresidence

We're pleased to currently be hosting Anna Austin

We're pleased to currently be hosting Anna Austin as part of our Artist in Residency Program.
Anna is a printmaker from Adelaide, that uses varying methods, such as etching and mezzotint, to create still life images. She's also been all the way to Japan to experience traditional Japanese papermaking with Kozo fibres. There is an abundance of flora and fauna out here that we think Anna may be able to use as inspiration for her pieces, but we're interested to see how her papermaking experience is different to our own.
If you would like to see more of Anna's work, please head to her website at www.austinprints.wordpress.com, or if you're travelling through anytime before the 3rd November, ask to see what she's up to on your next visit through.
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #artistinresidence #printmaker #print #art #paperart

#whatsrubydoing? One of the things that kept Ruby

#whatsrubydoing? One of the things that kept Ruby busy during her Residence with us was this beautiful school room mural. This was a fantastic project that kept all of the kids - Curtin Springs kids, neighbour's and visitor's - entertained and involved. Thanks @rubypurplecreations for making our school room look fantastic!
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #mural #schooloftheair

Beads, beads and more beads! @am_paperarts is cert

Beads, beads and more beads! @am_paperarts is certainly keeping busy creating jewellery. If you're passing through the area, why not drop by to take a look at the finished product in our store, or view the full collection on a Curtin Springs Paper Tour?
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #paperbeads #paperjewellery #paperart #handmadejewellery #ecofashion

Tomorrow we're welcoming yet another artist on our

Tomorrow we're welcoming yet another artist on our Artist in Residence program. We're excited to meet Ann Meyer, who has had a particularly long journey to get to us all the way from Wisconsin, USA! Ann teaches acrylic ink drawing, with a method she describes as 'penpoint impressionism', to create big landscapes in small formats. As you can see, the results are quite incredible, and we can't wait to see what she makes of our wide, open landscapes. Ann will be with us until the 14th August, so if you're passing through, stop in to say hi and see what she's up to.
If you'd like more info on Ann's work, you can find her at the below links, as well as on our Facebook page and website:
Web - www.annmeyer.com
Blog - www.penpointart.com
Facebook - ann.meyer.wi.artist
Instagram - @ann.meyer.wi.artist
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #artistinresidence #wisconsinartist #penpointart

Sometimes we simply need to look down and apprecia

Sometimes we simply need to look down and appreciate the patterns that nature lays out for us...
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust

We were fascinated by this spider-hole that we fou

We were fascinated by this spider-hole that we found on the station, which was approximately an inch in diameter! It's amazing how they get them so perfectly round and are constantly removing debris from inside the hole.
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #spiderhole

We think there's no better way to accessorise than

We think there's no better way to accessorise than with Curtin Springs Paper! This is one of @am_paperarts pieces for Sustainable Couture in Alice Springs. The beads here are alternating between being made from Paper, and being made from paper pulp. The Paper purse is filled with flowers that are made from - you guessed it - Paper!
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #sustainablecouture #ecofashion #handmadejewellery #paperbeads

When on a bore run, it's important to check your m

When on a bore run, it's important to check your mirrors to make sure you didn't leave anyone behind - including the dog! This is Cara, enjoying the wind in her fur.
#NTaustralia, @AusOutbackNT, #seeaustralia, #redcentreNT, #curtinsprings, #curtinspringswalks, #curtinspringspaper, #curtinspringsstation, #curtinspringswaysideinn #visitcentralaustralia #visitcentralaus #dothent #ntaustralia #redcentrent #australia #dotheredcentre #discoveraustralia #traveloutbackaust #reflection #dogsofinstagram #utedogs

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I’m sure you can all appreciate how challenging it has been to try and guess how many visitors are travelling and what hours they may be driving past!
With the current visitor numbers AND WHAT THEY ARE SPENDING it is simply not viable for us to pay staff to be in the store for more than a few structured hours a day.

Curtin Springs continues to work towards opening, for drive past traffic, in a way that is safe for our visitors and viable from a business point of view.
It is important for visitors to appreciate that small businesses cannot open unless customers are putting sufficient sales through our tills.

Small business can usually absorb these costs as part of their wider business – on the ‘swings and roundabout’ basis. And are happy to do so.
However, there has to be swings AND roundabouts happening.
At the moment, for us, that is simply not happening.
All of the small business owners and operators in the region would ask visitors to respect the services that we are able to offer, appreciate what is available in our very remote areas and please do not focus on what is not available at the moment.

We would also ask that you remember that every single service you expect - has a cost.

For the foreseeable future, the only opening hours we can commit to daily are 5pm until 7pm.
If it is extremely quiet on any particular evening, we will close EARLIER than 7pm.

Outside these hours we will open the store only if the takings through the till are enough to cover paying staff. However, we are onsite, watching the security cameras and keeping an eye out.
Call us and let us know you are coming.

We will continue to offer a range of services - on a pre-booked arrangement.
So, if you need fuel or meals or accommodation outside the above listed times, please contact us directly on 08 89562906 or email enquiries@curtinsprings.com to let us know what you need, when you are coming and we'll work out how we can help.
HOWEVER, you must do your part and plan your trip well, particularly as it's getting hotter.
Lack of planning on your part is NOT an emergency on our part.
Keep your vehicles topped up with fuel, fill up every time you can. Check on opening hours of fuel stops.
Please don't expect us to get out of bed at 11pm because you didn't get around to filling your vehicle over the previous 3 days!

If you are booked into accommodation, please plan your check in for well before 7pm. Please remember it is not safe to be travelling in the dark.

Dinner with a limited menu will be available between 6.30pm and 7pm.
Please place your orders at 6.30pm.
Breakfast and lunch is available between 7am until 2pm.

The campground and public facilities are open.
• Check-in for powered and unpowered sites is before 7pm.

We will continually re-assess if income from the campground covers the cost of cleaning public facilities and then make decisions as to whether the campground will remain open or closed.

We have implemented the Covid-19 food business plan (as requested by the NT Government). This encompasses staff training, physical distancing, room capacity, and strict hygiene standards. Aside from ensuring our staff and customers follow strict hygiene practices, we are also following social distancing rules across the entire site.