Hers not his: Holly Sandoe
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- Dec 17, 2025
- 2 min read

Name: Holly Sandoe
Where and what are you farming?
I'm a self-employed casual shepherd based in Fairlie working on a range of farms, from High Country to low-land cream country working with sheep and beef. No day is the same, it's a pretty sweet gig if you ask me!
What year, make, and model is your trusty ute?
My trusty battler is a mighty fine 2007 Toyota Hilux
What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute?
Due to past modifications to the motor, the Lux needed a 3 inch exhaust fitted so basically wherever I go now people know it's me! It's also like a cat with 9 lives, it just won't die - thankfully haha
What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel?
Heck, I love anything with a good beat but if I really had to boil it down, I'm a die-hard rock girl. The Cult - Fire Woman, Ozzy Osbourne, Dorothy, Velvet Revolver, Black Stone Cherry, the list goes on. I usually provide the backing vocals!
What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’re out on the farm or heading to town? Hmm good question, I'm not much of a snacker on the road but I do love a good Gold Rush ice cream on travels
What’s always rolling around in the back seat or tray?
Everything. If you can think it, chances are I've got it. Dogbox is usually loaded up with all of the dogs, dry box has all the mechanical and animal health bits and the backseat generally has my 4 year old son, farm wardrobe, work belt and collars and often bags of feed for the animals at home. It's my mobile office!





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