Story: Pardoo Homestead
Episode: 23
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 14th July 2024
- Located approximately 120 km north of Port Hedland, Pardoo Station is a working cattle station that offers visitors a glimpse into the area's pastoral heritage. Covering thousands of hectares, Pardoo Station provides an authentic outback experience with opportunities for camping, fishing, and exploring the vast wilderness. The station’s rustic charm and tranquil surroundings make it an ideal retreat for those seeking a break from city life.
- Pardoo Homestead, the original Pardoo Station, retains historic remains from its past as a sheep rearing and pastoral site. Today, it serves as the hospitality and tourism arm of the company, featuring 130 caravan park bays with a high percentage of returning visitors over the past two decades.
- Jeff McKinney, the General Manager, oversees the breeding of a distinct Wagyu breed in pristine conditions near the ocean. The station benefits from abundant artesian water, ensuring optimal breeding and feed conditions through pivot irrigation, which provides year-round water.
- Pardoo Wagyu has a strong heritage of engagement with the Ngarla people, the traditional custodians of the land. This collaboration dates back to the 1800s when Pardoo was originally a cattle and sheep station. The Ngarla people continue to visit Pardoo, sharing dreamtime stories and guiding visitors to explore significant tracks and the creek.
- Pardoo Wagyu is a privately owned company that places great importance on the authentic care of both its animals and its people. The company is dedicated to creating a unique Wagyu experience that combines the remote, inspiring flavours of the Pilbara and Kimberley regions in Western Australia with traditional Japanese heritage.
- Pardoo Wagyu is known for producing multi-award-winning boxed beef, which is currently distributed to over 15 countries. Their exceptional products have gained international recognition and acclaim.
For more information, head to:
www.pardoowagyu.com
