Coolibah Station, Pastoral lease in the Northern Territory
Coolibah Station is a cattle farm in the Northern Territory with about 80,000 cattle spread across vast land that includes wetlands, floodplains, and rocky hills. The homestead sits along the Victoria River, and the landscape features wide grasslands, scattered trees, and natural features that appear largely untouched.
The station began in the late 1800s as part of an operation started by Captain Joseph Bradshaw and served cattle raising in the region for many years. Milton Jones acquired the station in 1988 and has operated it as a family business since, with various ownership changes shaping its history throughout the past century.
The station takes its name from the coolibah trees that grow along the Victoria River and define the landscape. Visitors can observe how daily life here is shaped by the rhythms of cattle raising and the seasons, showing a direct connection between people and land that has endured for generations.
The station sits about 33 miles (53 kilometers) east of Timber Creek and is best reached during the dry season, as flooding can block roads during the wet season. Visitors should be prepared for the remote location with limited phone service and long distances between facilities.
A 1953 film called Jedda used the sweeping landscapes of the station as a backdrop and made it part of early Australian film history. Additionally, the station was the site of a remarkable rescue in 1949 when a stockman named Jack Brumby helped save a crashed pilot and was later recommended for a bravery award.
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