Outback Stations

Discover the untamed spirit of Australia's outback with 'Outback Stations,' a riveting exploration of life on some of the largest cattle and sheep stations in the world. This captivating paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, takes readers behind the scenes of iconic Australian ranching, revealing the challenges and triumphs of everyday life in the harsh yet beautiful landscapes of the outback. From the picturesque waterholes surrounded by paperbark trees to the breathtaking red-stone cliffs illuminated by the morning sun, Evan McHugh paints a vivid picture of Australia's rugged charm. Journey into Gurindji country and beyond as the bestselling author recounts his adventures mustering massive herds and tackling the unforgiving heat of Central Australia. This book offers a profound insight into the cutting-edge techniques and traditional practices of managing livestock across vast expanses of grasslands. Perfect for fans of Australian history, rural life enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the outback's unique culture. 'Outback Stations' reminds us that there are stories worth telling and landscapes worth exploring. Get your copy today and embrace the essence of Australia, from its stunning geography to the passion of its people.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143569145
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288


Description:
'From the helicopter I could see the property's waterholes surrounded by paperback trees, its red-stone cliffs lit by the rising sun. And grass, endless seas of grass. Here was the vision splendid- Nat Buchanan's grass castle. Gurindji country. And my country, Australia.' This is big country, the outback, home to the largest cattle and sheep stations in the world. Yet few of us know what goes on behind the farm gate. What's life really like when next door is 500 kilometres away, and a day's work involves mustering livestock in their tens of thousands, dealing with extreme heat and backbreaking physical labour? Bestselling author Evan McHugh heads down the road to find out. He goes behind the scenes at Adria Downs in the dead heart of Central Australia, helps drove cattle from the air at Wave Hill and gets a lesson trapping dingoes at the remote Commonwealth Hill. McHugh reveals the fascinating history of these outback stations, and what it takes to work on one today. 'Outback Stations is about as Australian as damper and dust.' Weekly Times

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