Day 3 of our Broken Hill adventure - after lunch As mentioned in yesterday's post, Menindee was established on the Darling River in the mid-1800s. Back then, there were two ways to transport goods and people: bullock trains or paddle-steamer, with the latter method being subject to river levels. The outback is full of yarns. Many are really … Continue reading Menindee Lakes & Kinchega National Park Tour (Part Two)
Far West Region
Menindee Lakes & Kinchega National Park Tour (Part One)
Day 3 of our Broken Hill adventure - before lunch Wayne's joke of the morning . . . "See all those trees? They are dead Dog Trees." Really? There's a tree called that? "Yeah. They got no bark!" Wayne is back again, this time with a new chariot to take us out to Menindee, 110km (68mi) south-east of … Continue reading Menindee Lakes & Kinchega National Park Tour (Part One)
City Sights and Heritage Tour of Broken Hill run by Silver City Tours
Day 2 of our Broken Hill adventure We have come to Broken Hill on a package deal of train, accommodation, meals and tours, so we don't have to do too much thinking for ourselves. Wayne, our friendly driver who picked us up from the station the night before is back on our doorstep at 8.30 to … Continue reading City Sights and Heritage Tour of Broken Hill run by Silver City Tours
The Reluctant Retiree 