Thea Hayes Bücher

Thea Hayes's journey spans two decades of vibrant experiences, beginning as a naive nurse in the Northern Territory and evolving into a multifaceted life filled with family, farming, and nursing across Australia. After the loss of her husband, she embraces new adventures in London and finds love again in rural Western Australia. Her story is a tapestry of resilience, laughter, and exploration, capturing the essence of an ordinary girl living an extraordinary life across diverse landscapes and stages.

Thea Hayes trained as a Nurse in Sydney in 1959. A year later she was catapulted out of the safety of her city life into the unknown world of the Outback. Thea knew nothing of the place she was soon to call home, Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory, the second largest property in the world under one management. It covered four million acres! With nervous excitement, Thea accepted the job and flew to the Northern Territory where her life was about to change dramatically. This is a story of growing up, falling up in love and finding your home.