Today we’re heading deep into the heart of Australia’s Red Centre — east of Alice Springs — to the legendary Undoolya Station. Established in 1872 and still proudly family-run, this is cattle country with soul, and the stunning MacDonnell Ranges running right through it.

At the centre of it all is Ben Hayes — cattleman, tracker, storyteller, and a bloke who’s as real as they come. In this episode, Ben shares what it takes to run a certified organic Poll Hereford operation in some of the country’s most rugged and beautiful terrain.

From wild rabbit plagues to the quiet art of tracking, Ben opens up about the challenges and joys of station life, mixing old-school bush traditions with modern innovation. His connection to the land is deep — and his dry humour is as good as his knowledge of country.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to live and work on the land in the outback, this is the yarn for you.