Pigeon Hole Station

Pigeon Hole was originally an outstation of our Victoria River Downs Station, and although it is still under the same pastoral lease as Victoria River Downs, it is run as a stand-alone station these days.  

 

The original homestead was located on the banks of the Victoria River, alongside the Pigeon Hole (Niujputtu) Indigenous Community, however, following major flooding in 2000 the station complex was relocated to higher ground.

Trent began his career with Heytesbury Pastoral in 2021 as Head Stockman at our Birrindudu Station. He was later promoted to Assistant Manager at Flora Valley Station in early 2023 and, by late 2024, took on the role of Station Manager at Pigeon Hole. Before joining Heytesbury, Trent had several years of experience as a station hand across the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Northern Territory, including a season at our Pigeon Hole Station in 2019.

Jaz also joined Heytesbury Pastoral in 2021. Coming from NSW, she had initially planned to spend a gap year overseas, before her plans changed and she ended up driving across Australia to work as the Cook at our Flora Valley Station. In this role, Jaz quickly expanded her skills beyond the kitchen, learning cattle handling and eventually taking on a support role for the Station Managers. A passionate photographer, Jaz also captures the action at various campdrafts and documents daily life on the station.

During their time at Flora Valley, Trent and Jaz have gained invaluable skills and experience under the mentorship of Senior Managers, Gary and Kate, preparing them for the next phase in their careers. So, when the opportunity arose to take on a new challenge at Pigeon Hole, they eagerly embraced the chance.

“Heytesbury offers exceptional training and support to its staff. The family-like environment and positive workplace culture truly make it feel like home. Working with horses and mustering a top line of Brahman cattle makes the work even more enjoyable.”