Elsey Homestead Replica

The Elsey Homestead Replica is a heritage attraction in Mataranka, Roper Gulf region, Northern Territory, located within the grounds of Mataranka Homestead. It is a faithful reconstruction of the original Elsey Station homestead made famous by Jeannie Gunn's 1908 book We of the Never Never. Built to commemorate the pioneering pastoral history of the region, the replica displays period furnishings, photographs and memorabilia interpreting early 20th-century station life.

Visitors can expect a single-storey timber replica homestead set in landscaped grounds near the Roper River. Inside, rooms are furnished to reflect the 1902-1903 period when Aeneas and Jeannie Gunn lived at Elsey Station, with interpretive displays, photographs, books and household items. The site is open for self-guided viewing, with information panels explaining the history of Elsey Station and the story behind We of the Never Never. The surrounding area includes lawns, shade trees and proximity to Mataranka Homestead facilities.