Watch a young horse take a saddle and rider for the first time, and see working dogs learn their trade, in a two-hour show on a property just outside Katherine run by Golden Guitar-winning country singer Tom Curtain. Songs, station yarns and a chance to feed the animals afterwards.
Days
- 2 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Seated audience show
Start / finish
- Katherine, 115 Collins Road, Uralla
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Make your own way; parking for cars, caravans and coaches
Meals
- No meals are listed as included; café and bar on site
Route
Included experiences
- Indoor arena — a young horse saddled and ridden for the first time
- Working dog demonstration — dogs of all ages at work
- Live music — Tom Curtain's songs and outback stories
- Station animals — pat and feed horses, buffalo, cattle and goats
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Reviews
4.9
Based on 58 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the show for its professional animal training demonstrations, authentic storytelling and unscripted nature that provides genuine insight into outback station life, with particular enthusiasm for the horse and dog training sequences, working animal interactions and musical performances. The hospitality and attentiveness of the staff and owners stand out most frequently, with travellers repeatedly noting the provision of refreshments such as cold water, ice blocks, cold towels and cushions to manage the heat, as well as opportunities for visitors to interact with and photograph the animals, including young puppies. The most common caveat concerns the seating comfort, with several travellers describing the seats as uncomfortable during the two-hour show, and one visitor noting that the experience may appeal more to those unfamiliar with rural life than to those already familiar with station work.
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An entertaining, informative morning at the show. Tom Curtain is a born entertainer with real hands-on outback experience and a laid-back charm, plus the odd song, and his family and crew look after guests with the animals, clean facilities, damp face washers and icy poles, even if the kelpie doesn't always go to plan.
It was okay for filling an afternoon. I'm from the country so it's familiar to me, but city folk will enjoy it.
A wonderful, authentic outback animal show for adults and kids alike. The animals are treated with respect and kindness, and the trainers and performers are genuine, experienced professionals.
We had a fantastic time at the show, which was entertaining and gave a wonderful insight into outback life.
The show was a balm for my soul, with kind people and cute animals. They even brought around water and ice cream, which we didn't expect.
