Day 10: Wonarah Bore to Newcastle Waters

Today, we again set off at 8am. Was quicker getting away as we didn't unhitch the van from the car. The night was cool - had to get up and close the window behind us because there was a real breeze.

Today we drove 480 kilometres. Nothing much to see but a nice drive - very flat country for the most part and the roads in good condition - much better than Qld roads. We stopped at Barkly Homestead for fuel, (excellent roadhouse - all types of accommodation and meals), the Three Ways (for morning tea), Renner Springs for lunch (bought a works burger & chips), Elliot (got breath tested by the police before stopping there for an ice-block - this small town made up of a shop and a few other buildings had bars on everything.

We arrived at Newcastle Waters at about 2pm. Quite hot but managed to set up in 15 minutes, then had a rest for an hour. Now doing blog and having a beer.

After dinner (spagetti on toast because we had a huge lunch at Renner Springs - hamburgers to write home about!) we sat out and drank wine while looking at the stars. The mosquitoes and insects are bad because there is so much water about. It's amazing at dusk - the air becomes alives with dragonflies in their thousands - this has happened the last two nights - they are harmless - it looks great.

Tomorrow - a short drive of 276km to Mataranka Cabin & Van Park near Bitter Springs.

Fuel price - $1.98 at Barkly Homestead.

No phone signal but may get one tonight? (sometimes get a better signal at night.) Late extra - no signal....

Maximum temp today 32 degrees.

Barkly Homestead

Three Ways

Newcastle Waters Rest Area

Newcastle Waters Rest Area