MALLEE COUNTRY

Day 42. So left Jindy early last week & first stop was Oura Beach west of Wagga. Free camped on the Murrimbidgee river. A few people about but fishing not much chop. We then headed into MIA1 State Forest looking for some where to camp but the black water on this part of the Murrimbidgee was terrible  - everything looked dead. Things you hear about black water & fish belly up seem to be true - the river needs a good flushing. Camp spots weren't quite like our little book said so we changed plans & stayed at Griffith a night. Next day headed back onto the sturt highway & called in at Shear Outback Hay. Watched a bloke struggle to shear a sheep - think it might have been his first in a while!

Moved on to Balranald, stayed a night, then left early & headed into Mungo NP. Camped at Main Camp.



Our camp.

What a magic place, full of history. Did an aboriginal guided tour to the Walls of China. Explained the history & plants & wildlife. Erosion is taking its toll yet at the same time uncovering fireplaces & bones that are over 40,000 years old.

Walls of China

Did the 70km self drive tour around Mungo. Visited the old homesteads, tried for yabbies in the old wells but no luck. 

Lake Mungo - she's dry.

Dug out at Yanci Homestead.

We had beautiful weather, near full moon & clear skies at night. Beautiful place!

Now at Buronga Mildura, camping right on the mighty Murray! We are on the NSW side & just over the bridge is VIC. The river here is just full of carp & not much else at the moment. Locals say its the worst fishing in a while.

The mighty Murray.

Our camp.

Did a cruise down the river on an old steampaddle boat - The Melbourne. Went throught Lock 11 which is at the moment a dropr or rise of 2.5 metres.

Water down.



Water level up.

We are now in unfamiliar beer territory! We can't buy New or Old! Terrible state of fairs drinking Carlton Draught in little handles!

A handle - whats that all about?

Heading off today for Hattah-Kulkyne NP. Having  a ball!