Graeme Stoney drives his herd of cows and calves into Mansfield State Forest through the Howqua River, VIC.

Fearing cattle might be swept away in the flooding Mersey River, Jeffrey Wadley and cousin Judy Kilby decide to postpone the muster home through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tas.

Chris Cooper moves heifers at Black Mountain, VIC, where the Tingaringy range, Mt Deddick, Mt Wheeler and World’s End Spur form a spectacular backdrop.

Bruce McCormack proudly stands watch over his angus mob in Mansfield State Forest. Bruce’s great-grandfather settled in the area in 1866.

Fifth-generation mountain cattleman Charlie Lovick, on his horse Dobbin, crossing the Howqua River at Sheepyard Flat, VIC. 

Bruce and Kate Commins’ dog, Cudgee, near Swifts Creek, VIC. 

Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, is home to hoards of feral brumbies. Here, a mob at Kiandra prepares to flee.

Chris Dunlop’s horses gallop at Merrijig, the gateway to the high country.

Christa Treasure and daughter Lyric Anderson reach their droving destination on their Dargo High Plains run, VIC. 

The exposed, rocky summit of Mt Cobbler, known as ‘The Sleeping Indian’, in Alpine National Park, VIC.

The Benambra sale yards cop a storm on the conclusion of the Elders Mountain Calf sale in 2014, but spirits remain high. The sale yards bring cattlemen together to buy, sell and catch up on news. 

Jed Culican bunks down with the horse tack at Panican Creek Hut, King Valley, VIC.

Bruce McCormack and Jed Culican have a quick siesta after three days of droving.