Adventure & Bush Stories:
* The Squatter's Muster (1926) - A classic Australian outback tale about a cattle station manager and his struggles with drought and other challenges.
* The Goldfields of Australia (1930) - A collection of stories about gold prospecting in various parts of Australia.
* The Cattle King (1931) - About the cattle industry in the Northern Territory.
* Flynn of the Inland (1932) - A fictionalized account of the life of explorer and cattleman, Patrick "Paddy" Flynn.
* The Sunless Sea (1937) - A thrilling story of adventure and exploration in the New Guinea highlands.
* Across the Blacksoil Plains (1941) - A historical novel set during the Queensland drought of the 1890s.
* The Last Days of the Cattle King (1943) - A sequel to "The Cattle King," continuing the story of the cattle baron.
* The Land of the Mik Mik (1945) - A story about the exploration of New Guinea.
Other Works:
* The Overlanders (1946) - A non-fiction account of the Great Australian Cattle Drives.
* The Diggers (1947) - A non-fiction account of the experiences of Australian soldiers during World War I.
* The Wild Cattle Country (1957) - A fictional account of the history of the Australian cattle industry.
* The Search for the Lost (1962) - A non-fiction account of the search for the lost explorer, Ludwig Leichhardt.
He also wrote a number of books for children and numerous articles for magazines and newspapers.
Idriess's work is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian outback, its strong characters, and its thrilling narratives. He played a significant role in shaping the Australian literary landscape and popularizing stories about the bush and its people.