Channel Country near Durham Downs

Sir Sidney Kidman understood the pattern of rain and flooding through central Australia and acquired a network of properties that allowed him to move cattle from northern Australia via the channel country to markets in South Australia (Adelaide).Sir Sidney Kidman understood the pattern of rain and flooding through central Australia and acquired a network of properties that allowed him to move cattle from northern Australia via the channel country to markets in South Australia (Adelaide). This pattern of animal movement mirrors the great wildlife migrations in Eastern Africa.

Some of the facilities that house the small community that operates the Durhman Downs station.Some of the facilities that house the small community that operates the Durham Downs station. This station is one of the Kidman & CO network of properties and is over a million acres in extent.