A Philosophy Grounded in the Australian Landscape
“It was playing in the dry red earth and mulga of Broken Hill that first shaped my connection with landscapes.”
Reflecting on where it all began, Steve Jacka traces his passion for outdoor environments back to the rugged Australian landscapes of his childhood.
“My early years were spent exploring the sandstone escarpments of Ku-ring-gai National Park in Sydney, surrounded by the Hawkesbury River, towering Angophora trees and endless native wildflowers. Even the Scribbly Gums seemed to express their own unique character.”
These formative experiences created a lifelong appreciation for the texture, atmosphere and natural rhythm of the Australian landscape. Today, that connection continues to influence Aquajack’s approach to landscape construction and horticultural design — creating refined outdoor environments that feel timeless, deeply considered and naturally connected to the way people live.