One of the best things about taking a cruise is that you can enjoy as much downtime as you like. Cruises allow you to relax and there is nothing better to help you relax than enjoying a drink and a good book. There are so many wonderful Australian novels available, it can be difficult to commit to just one book, so here is a list of great Aussie reads to pack for your Kimberley cruise adventure.
Picnic at Hanging Rock (Joan Lindsay)
This is a true Australian classic and is one of the most time-honoured and awarded novels of Australia. It is set in the 1900s, detailing the mystery surrounding a group of schoolgirls who vanish.The final chapter was only revealed after Lindsay’s death, so be ready for a cliffhanger or look out for a full copy of the book.
Cloudstreet (Tim Winton)
This book is regularly in the Australian fiction “best of” lists. This novel is a microcosm of life in Australia and chronicles two families who are living in the same home. The families represent the mid 20th Century cultural identity of the Australian people and their victories, struggles, and reactions to the changes in their world are insightful, funny and heart wrenching. You might also want to pack Dirt Music by the same author that has the same poetic tone and explores a forbidden love story between a fish poacher and small town WA, outback girl.
A Fortunate Life (A.B Facey)
If fiction is not your thing, A Fortunate Life could be what you’re looking for. This is an autobiography of A.B Facey, detailing entertaining personal stories from a lifetime in 20th Century Australian outback. Facey doesn’t hold back from an abusive childhood and fighting in World War I to becoming a professional boxer. This true life story is fascinating and provides insight into formative moments of Australia’s history.
The Last of the Nomads (W.J Peasley)
This is a non-fiction book based on the reclamation efforts to find the remnants of an Aboriginal tribe. Only two members of the Mandjildjara tribe chose to stay in the desert alone when the tribe was forced to move away from their traditional home. In a period of scarcity, W.J Peasley was part of the task force charged with searching for Warri and Yatungka to ensure that they were safe and brought back to their tribe.
Spirits of the Ghan (Judy Nunn)
The rural and outback areas of Australia were dramatically changed with the unveiling of the Ghan railway. This best selling book follows the tale of a negotiator who was tasked with opening up routes through traditional Aboriginal lands with the blessing of the inhabitants to forge this life bringing supply line through the Red Centre of Australia.
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