Silver Plains (Maramba)

Silver Plains (Maramba) is cattle station on the coastal plain North-North West of Port Stewart (Yintjingga) which has now been acquired for the indigenous people who still run cattle on it. It is a large property about 20 km. off the road to Port Stewart. The mostly flat land is sparsely treed except for creek and river beds which have denser cover, and towards the ranges rainforest persists. Some of the creeks run year round, and there are also isolated lagoons. Much of the area is prone to flooding after rain, but there is an airstrip.

The homestead is large with open verandahs and is flanked by other buildings occupied by residents or contractors working on the property. As in other homelands, outdoor living is preferred whenever possible, usually under large shady trees.

This homeland hosts tours for feral pig hunters and fishermen who arrive either by road or air. Camping at Massey Creek offers a rainforest experience and good birdwatching. A small lodge was built there beside the creek by a group of birdwatchers which offers scope for development.