We smashed out 382km’s today from Boroloola to Daly Waters, along a road that looked like this for 90% of the way……
Pretty much miles of nothing.
We left Boroloola around 8.30am and arrived into Daly Waters at 2.30pm. We had a couple of stops along the way for coffee break and then lunch break. The road is bitumen but 80% of it is a single lane. Although this photo shows a straight road there were plenty of winding sections where you had to slow down just in case there was a car approaching from the opposite direction. We only meet a couple of road trains and would you believe it both times were on a narrow bridge. Both times we were able to stop in time for the truck to pass. Those trucks stop for no one and certainly don’t slow down!
Arriving into Daly Waters is like an oasis in the middle of nowhere. We decided to stay at the Daly Waters Pub Camping Area after reading lots of recommendations. It was the right choice. The check-in process is fantastic and we are guided to our site by a gentleman driving around in a side-by-side. We were surprised at just how many people were here and asked if there was a campdraft/rodeo on this week-end but no, it’s just a very popular place. We are used to having the van parks to ourselves and not used to parking so close to someone. I commented to the family beside us that we could shake each others hands through our respective windows!
We left Boroloola around 8.30am and arrived into Daly Waters at 2.30pm. We had a couple of stops along the way for coffee break and then lunch break. The road is bitumen but 80% of it is a single lane. Although this photo shows a straight road there were plenty of winding sections where you had to slow down just in case there was a car approaching from the opposite direction. We only meet a couple of road trains and would you believe it both times were on a narrow bridge. Both times we were able to stop in time for the truck to pass. Those trucks stop for no one and certainly don’t slow down!
Arriving into Daly Waters is like an oasis in the middle of nowhere. We decided to stay at the Daly Waters Pub Camping Area after reading lots of recommendations. It was the right choice. The check-in process is fantastic and we are guided to our site by a gentleman driving around in a side-by-side. We were surprised at just how many people were here and asked if there was a campdraft/rodeo on this week-end but no, it’s just a very popular place. We are used to having the van parks to ourselves and not used to parking so close to someone. I commented to the family beside us that we could shake each others hands through our respective windows!
When we checked in the receptionist told us that “happy hour” was between 4-6pm with meals starting at 6.00pm. We arrived around 5.00pm and the pub was very busy. I’m not surprised with beers at $4/midi it’s very cheap. On another recommendation we ordered the Steak & Barra. We were a bit hesitant about the size but both the steak and barra were 200g and as we were quite hungry so we demolished them!
The pub is very quirky with lots of interesting memorabilia in every nook, crany and rafter. You would need a week of Sundays to go through it all. We have already decided that tomorrow morning we will take a better look before we leave.
There was live entertainment that started as the meals were being served and the husband/wife team were very good. They sang a little of everything including a set for the kids that was a nice touch. We didn’t stay to long as we both had a restless night last night for some unknown reason and as I type this blog we are both yawning.
Tomorrow is Mataranka Hot Springs. Can’t wait.
The pub is very quirky with lots of interesting memorabilia in every nook, crany and rafter. You would need a week of Sundays to go through it all. We have already decided that tomorrow morning we will take a better look before we leave.
There was live entertainment that started as the meals were being served and the husband/wife team were very good. They sang a little of everything including a set for the kids that was a nice touch. We didn’t stay to long as we both had a restless night last night for some unknown reason and as I type this blog we are both yawning.
No comments:
Post a Comment