| Director | George T. Miller |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 89 min |
| Country | Australia |
| Budget | A$3.5 million |
| Box office | A$60,868 |
The Victorian government want to declare the high country a national park, driving cattlemen off their land. Park ranger Steve Mitchell grew up in the area, but has been working on the coast. He is assigned to his old home.
Steve begins a romantic relationship with cattlewoman Joanna, who is an old girlfriend of his. Joanna is overstocking her property and her uncle is offering to buy her property; however she does not wish to sell, for the sake of her young son.
Lee, a political adviser for the state government, comes up to inspect the cattle damage and tries to seduce Steve by going for a topless swim. Joanna comes across them and believes Steve has been unfaithful.
James Hardwicke, a conservationist, clashes with a cattlemen. Joanna reveals that Steve is the father of her child. The government sends in park rangers with machine guns to clear cattle. Steve quits his job and discovers he is the father of Jo's son. Steve organises the cattlemen to help Jo, including his father and Jo's uncle, who have been feuding. They succeed in delaying the park rangers. Jo and Steve are united.