Sunrise Salt Lake and Curtin Springs Paper Tour

Travel into the heart of Curtin Springs Station before dawn, with a light pre-walk snack. Enjoy exclusive access to Lake Swanson, their largest salt lake, a site of conservation significance, as the sun lights up this ancient and vast landscape. Return to the homestead for a cooked breakfast and an immersive guided tour through our handmade paper facility — where native grasses are transformed into extraordinary handmade paper, jewellery and artworks.

The Sunrise Salt Lake and Curtin Springs Paper Tour offers a serene outback sunrise over a crystalline salt lake, privileged access to private land, authentic station hospitality and an insight into sustainable desert living and artistry.

What to Expect:

Pre-Dawn Departure: Depart the homestead approximately 50 minutes before sunrise.

Salt Lake Walk: A short, easy-grade walk (approx. 400m) over a sandhill to Lake Swanson.

Sunrise Viewing: Witness the landscape transform as the sun rises over the salt lake.

Cooked Breakfast: Return to the homestead for a hearty breakfast.

Curtin Springs Paper Tour: Explore our paper-making process using native grasses.

Morning Tea: Enjoy a selection of refreshments post-tour.