Cattleman Fur-Felt Hat
The genuine outback icon, bought where it's made and fitted properly — cheaper than importing one and a souvenir you'll actually wear.
Price: 340 AUD (Akubra official site price for the Cattleman (multiple colours))
Where to buy: Akubra stockists nationwide (Strand Hatters Sydney, City Hatters Melbourne), rural outfitters, akubra.com.au
Price checked 2026-07-03
- Made in Kempsey, NSW since 1912 — rabbit fur felt, built to be rained on for decades.
- Prices rose after the 2023 Tecovas-family acquisition; A$340 minus TRS is still well under typical US import pricing.
- Get sized in store (hats run in cm) and carry it on board — a crushed Akubra is a sad Akubra; wearing it through the airport is TRS-legal.