Conways Cattle Station Tours
Conways Cattle Station is a privately owned, working cattle station located on the southern border of Arnhem Land. The station offers a three hour morning tour, horse and working dog demonstrations and return Darwin and Katherine transfers. Drive out to the station for a day of touring, including a picnic lunch if you wish and be back in Katherine for the evening. Experience first hand, the way of life, and amazing wildlife and scenery on an outback Australian farm.
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Conways Cattle Station Tour Self DriveDrive yourself from Katherine leaving at least two hours to make the 10am tour start. Once at the station you will be treated to a typical Cattle Station morning tea then set out in a four-wheel drive station vehicle for the three hour tour with a private guide. This informative cattle station tour will provide you with an insight into what is involved to manage and grow cattle in outback Australia. Learn about cattle management and animal husbandry practices, grazing techniques, cattle nutrition, pasture and soil types and, drought management and water issues as well as managing a healthy farm ecosystem to sustain optimum long-term beef production. Horse Starting DemonstrationEnjoy the demonstration of a typical horse starting on an outback Aussie cattle station. Observe methods used to start and educate young horses so the Australian stockman can enjoy a willing partnership with the working horse. Learn about horse behaviour and what motivates mutual respect and communication between a man and his horse. Working Dog DemonstrationEnjoy the demonstration of a typical working dog on an outback Aussie cattle station. Observe the working dog at work with a mob of cattle. Learn and understand dog handling skills required to achieve quiet, confident and co-operative livestock. See secrets of successful dog training and observe the instinct that all good working dogs possess. Meet and get to know the different breeds of Australian working dogs. | |
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