Stories of the South S1 EP5 | Dirt Road Mail-Runner

“People are the most important thing in the outback.” While it might seem like a simple aphorism, it’s a way of life for outback mailman Peter Rowe. The weathered postie has covered more kilometres in his time as an Australia Post contractor than most will ever do in their life. Twice a week, Peter packs up his trusty stead - a beloved Toyota Landcruiser - and embarks on a 600-kilometre round trip of the red outback roads delivering mail to some of the most remote towns and settlements in outback South Australia.
Join Peter on The Mail Run:
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[@shelookstome8727]

Absolute legend, love these kind of people who help outback communities tick. Brought a tear to my eye!

[@frankbelic1792]

If you ever decided to retire, I'll be Very Happy to take over from you. Once again Good Onya and Love your work.

[@frankb3882]

Yeah….. I Agree. Once you get the Red Dirt in ya, It stays within. I’ve spent over 35 years in the Center and now I’m in SA not far from the Ocean. She’s a different lifestyle that’s For Sure 😎

[@georgeblair-nicholas9445]

Yes! I have to agree with him, there is a part of me that is out there in the Desert, its the most Beautiful place to be, I've seen it covered with the Desert Sturt Pea and Desert Daisies, and can change over night, with Crystal clear nights with Billions of stars, and smells that you only find there. Go and smell the Spinifex. The people of the out back are a very Special and Genuine, GO AND HAVE A ADJENTURE THERE.

[@christinekelly7641]

I went on the mail run with Peter 10 years ago. Fantastic day. Glad to see he is still going strong.

[@rankoutsider2363]

Brilliant upload, Australia is built upon top shelf people, who get the job done. Thanks Peter 🤜🤛 🇦🇺

[@lenglee8505]

Went on a trip with Peter Rowe many years ago. The mail run was in my bucket list. So glad I did it then. Beautiful weather and great company. Peter takes you to his favourite beautiful places along the mail run. The stories he tells! Had the best time

[@southaustraliatravel]

Fantastic to hear you got to tick the Mail Run off your bucket list. We spent most of the time laughing in amazement at all of his stories!

[@carmn788]

Hey Leng, how did you manage to go on a trip with this legend? Did you know him personally or does he do tours? Thank you 😊

[@denisbrown268]

I drove the mail truck from Oodnadatta in 1957 600 odd miles once a fortnight. Todmorden, Granite Downs, Everard Park (Mimili)back down to the original Marla Bore, left the mail bag etc. for Wallatina station in the bore shed. Never saw the people from there, that shed is still there today, on to Wellbourne Hil , Wintina, Mt Willoughby, Evelyn Downs, Copper Hills, Arkaringa, MtBarry. Like to go on Peters trip some day.

[@billbarnes2704]

Deserts are beautiful. I haven't done any serious desert visits in Australia, but I spent a bit of time in Death Valley, USA in 2015 and fell in love with the place. It would be great to go on this trip with Peter, and I see from the comments that someone has. He could set up a side business taking people with him.

[@southaustraliatravel]

He does indeed! You can join Peter on his Mail Run Tour and hear about the history of the outback (along with a few of his best stories).

[@marcog.4647]

Great country for real people!

[@keithingram1156]

A good old salt of the earth fella doing what he loves for his vast isolated community. His photo collection must be awesome.

[@southaustraliatravel]

He has some truly spectacular photos of his desert home - never misses a sunrise or sunset!

[@mitchpetersen7071]

Looks like the best gig in the world, amazing work

[@shwankypants4541]

That shot coming out the door was very nice, i can imagine it as the opening scene to something like The Last Harvest A series about journalists working for farmers that seem destined to fail, to bring in what might be their final harvest.