Protecting Your Surfaces with a Story: The Outback Coaster Collections Captured at Dulthara Station

There is an old saying in the country that hospitality starts the second someone walks through the door and you put the kettle on. Whether it’s a scorching North West Queensland afternoon calling for an ice-cold drink or a chilly winter morning perfect for a hot cuppa, a drink in hand is the ultimate welcome.

But while we love a good chat over a brew, we don't love the rings left behind on our timber tables and kitchen counters!

That is where our beautiful, premium coaster sets come in.

Captured entirely by us (Nat & Kahlia Mickan) right here on Dulthara Station and surrounding cattle properties, these aren't just ordinary coasters. Each set contains four unique photographs, essentially serving as a mini-art gallery for your coffee table. Built tough with a durable masonite hardboard top and a protective cork backing (3.75" x 3.75"), they easily wipe clean with a damp cloth and are made to handle the busy reality of everyday life.

Whether your style is soft and floral, ruggedly industrial, or deeply tied to station life, we have a curated set that brings a little piece of North West Queensland charm into your home. Let's find the perfect set for your table:

For the Flower Lovers & Garden Enthusiasts

Bring the blooming resilience of our homestead garden inside.

• The Estelle Set: This vibrant set celebrates the intricate textures and vivid colours of outback pansies thriving against the elements. From delicate tricolours with bright yellow centres to rich royal purples and soft lavender streaks, it adds a fresh, uplifting botanical touch to any room.

• The Ava Set: There is nothing quite like a country rose. The Ava set features detailed close-ups of roses grown right here in the Dulthara homestead garden—ranging from deep pinks and warm corals to rich, velvety crimsons. It’s timeless, romantic, and adds instant warmth to your coffee nook.

For the True Dirt & Cattle Souls

Perfect for farmhouse kitchens, rustic spaces, or anyone missing the open range.

• The Greta Set: This collection captures the raw rhythm, strength, and scale of outback cattle farming. Each coaster highlights a different side of station life—from large herds resting under shady eucalyptus trees to cattle moving across golden, dusty plains in the soft afternoon light.

• The Bert & Ernie Set: This heart-warming set tells the real-life story of twin bull calves born here at Dulthara Station. Featuring playful close-ups and tender moments nursing with their protective dam, all set against a beautiful golden-hour glow, it is an absolute favourite for animal lovers.

For the Sky Watchers & Dreamers

Capture the vast, breath-taking drama of the wide-open outback sky.

• The Saskia Set: The outback sky changes by the minute. Saskia highlights the serene, atmospheric moods of North West Queensland—from striking sunbeams piercing scattered clouds to rippled “mackerel skies” and tranquil golden hours over wooded valleys.

• The Lara Set: If you love a bold, dramatic statement, Lara is for you. This set bottles the magic of our famous outback sunsets, featuring fiery orange horizons, moody purples with neon pink glows, and vibrant magenta cirrus clouds framed by silhouetted native shrubs.

For the Vintage & Machinery Buffs

Celebrating the history, hard work, and heavy industry that keeps the outback moving.

• The Vincent Set: A beautiful nod to rugged history and rustic charm. Vincent captures the incredible textures of vintage station life, featuring detailed shots of a heavily rusted old truck, a weathered cast-iron stove, an industrial iron pulley, and a skeletal spoked wheel hidden in the leaves.

• The Wallace Set: Station life doesn't run without serious horsepower. The Wallace set celebrates the heavy machinery and daily effort of remote living, featuring a striking orange semi-trailer at sunset, a hardworking yellow bulldozer, a modern Savannah XL light aircraft on our dusty airstrip, and a heavy-duty road grader.

The Ultimate Gift for Every Occasion

Because our coaster sets come beautifully bundled, they make a highly thoughtful, practical, and meaningful gift. Whether you're looking for a housewarming present for a fellow country soul, a birthday gift for a keen gardener, or a token of appreciation for a history buff, these sets look stunning on any table.

Station Styling Tip: Pair a coaster set with one of our Middle Of Nowhere Creations Premium Mugs or Glass Chopping Boards to create a stunning, coordinated outback-inspired gift package!

Ready to swap those boring, plain coasters for something with a true Australian story? Head over to our online store to explore the full collection and choose the set that speaks to your home.

👉 CLICK HERE to shop our entire Coaster Collection today!