Tales of Broome, the North-West and other Australian Adventures
Alistair McAlpine has had a lifelong love affair with Australia - he's bought large chunks of it, developed some and turned others into a zoo and nature parks, and has travelled much of the length and breadth of the Continent. Arriving in Australia in his early twenties as a junior member of the English family building conglomerate McAlpines, he soon became involved in building Perth's first luxury hotel, the famous Parmelia, and other projects followed. He was a pioneer of "eco-tourism" with his development of Broome, building the world famous Cable Beach Club and developing a remarkable zoo with animals from the world over. A restless soul, he continually travelled the country by plane, train and four-wheel drive, and a deep love of Australia's bush and its outback people comes through the pages. Familiar to prime ministers and royalty, friend of swagman and Aborigines, his is a story redolent with humour, wisdom and a deep insight into Australia and its people.
