Mount William Station - Shearers Quarters

“The world today is a more complex one - it moves faster and life’s pressures can be ever-present. I would like our guests to experience a place that takes them back to another lifetime – one filled with old-world charm. To feel like Mount William Station is their home-away-from-home, their Estate for a moment in time and a place to create new life chapters with those most special.” – William Abbott

Originally founded in 1842, and rebuilt in 1920 after fire destroyed the original homestead, an invitation to stay at Mount William Station was highly sought after. Positioned at the foothills of the majestic Grampians National Park, the Homestead became the spectacular backdrop to many great stories in Victoria’s rich pastoral history, and many social gatherings were held. Where morning tea was served with the ringing of the bell at 10am, afternoons were spent playing lawn tennis or strolling through the immaculate rose garden before an aperitif was enjoyed in the Rhino Room.

Mount William Station now invites guests to take a step-back-in-time with the Homestead’s beautiful old-world charm and unique traditions retained, complemented with a luxuriously modern upgrade. This very special place has provided a peaceful sanctuary to William’s family for over a century and now provides a spectacular backdrop for romantic getaways that are like no other and for family and friends to gather and write their own stories that will be passed down from generation to generation.

The Shearers Quarters, established in 1869, was home to the extended family of shearers and station workers that worked at Mount William Station. A cosy and welcoming space that was built to be shared – for stories to be told whilst enjoying a hearty meal - and a place that provided a peaceful sanctuary after a long day spent in the woolshed. The spirit of this unique accommodation experience remains to this day - with the original features preserved, complemented by a stylish simplicity and modern-day amenities for you to enjoy.

Mount William Station is the perfect destination experience for family and friends to gather - to come together in celebration, to take time out and reset. Whether it is a special event, a dusk wedding or, simply, quality time away from the everyday – the Shearers Quarters provides the perfect setting.

Guests have the option of booking exclusive use of the Shearers Quarters or an individual room. When not booking the Shearers Quarters exclusively, the kitchen, dining and living areas are shared with other guests.

The pool, sauna, lawn tennis court and gardens are only available to guests who have booked Mount William Station exclusively or are staying in the Homestead. A Pool Experience package can be booked by guests staying in the Shearers Quarters subject to availability and exclusivities.

Our Executive Chef's are available for dinner and breakfast seven days a week with hiking lunch packs or gourmet picnic lunch sets available for pre-order on site. All food and dining experiences showcase the seasonal produce that is grown on our farm, complemented by a selection of produce sourced from the abundance of local food and wine artisans that can be found on our doorstep.

Guests enjoy access to our private lake - Lake Anne, named after our beautiful mum - one of four sisters that Mount William Station who grew up on the farm during the previous generation - where fish are waiting to be caught and wetland wildlife and bird populations can be discovered.

The history of the family’s rich farming heritage remains on show with the property continuing to operate as a working stud and prime lambing farm – running Charolais cattle and sheep. One of only seven of the same design in Australia, the property’s bluestone ‘working’ woolshed is a beauty to behold – full of historic relics and treasures.

Mount William Station provides the backdrop for new generations of families and groups of friends to start their own conversations, for special moments in time to be shared and new memories created.