Although we’ve been fairly quiet on the blog recently, life has been full of exciting events like the Fitzroy Valley Campdraft and Rodeo. I’m current sat in a UTE waiting to refuel a helicopter with a young bull (these are called Mickey’s) tied up on my trailer. Little blighter wouldn’t stay with the mob so the lads […]
Travel
Exploring the outback: Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia
Not many people have heard of Fitzroy Crossing, a small outback town four hours north east of Broome in The Kimberley, WA. I certainly never had until I arrived here after a 20 hour bus journey from Darwin. Like most small towns in rural Australia, Fitzroy Crossing has a strong Aboriginal community with over 60% […]
Life on a cattle station : Western Australia
Life on a cattle station is different to say the least. Despite living in a city my entire life, I’ve always loved the great outdoors so a job in the hottest town on earth (according to average temperatures) seemed perfect. The great Australian Outback In order to extend my Working Holiday Visa for another year, I […]
Australia’s Northern Territory: Darwin
It was sad to leave my parents but I had a flight from Brisbane to catch. I headed to Darwin for a couple of days before I starting work at a cattle station in Western Australia’s vast outback. Darwin’s changed since my visit in 2009 but it still has a special vibe you can’t find elsewhere