The Age of Dinosaurs in about 25 ks out of Winton. The road takes you to the top of a ‘Jump-Up.’ I had never heard of the expression ‘Jump-Up’ in terms of a hill before. We were informed the road up the hill was unsuitable for vans and it was recommended caravans be unhitched and left at the bottom of the hill. As we weren’t taking our van with us we didn’t think about it until we got there. The road up to the Jump-up was steep and windy. Rain had carved grooves into the road making it a bumpy ride. I wouldn’t have liked to take our van on it but when we got to the top there were vans there. (There is always someone one who thinks the rules don’t apply to him.) Continue reading “The Age of Dinosaurs, Winton”
Winton part 2
The next day we went to have a look at the ‘Musical Fence.’ Sounds intriguing doesn’t it? It was commissioned in 2003 for the Winton Musical festival and was created by artist Graeme Leak. The fence is a musical instrument, which can be played with almost anything. Continue reading “Winton part 2”
Winton
We drove through Winton and out the other side to a bush camp about 5 ks out of town beside a river. It was a little on the dusty side and the locals were always making their way through the camp but we were happy with it. We were told there were blue claw in the river so we dropped our nets in. Continue reading “Winton”
Stockman Hall of Fame
A young man with a very relaxed Brahman bull was greeting people outside the front of the building. He was inviting people over to give the animal a pat. The children were fascinated with the animal. I did wonder how many fathers told their children “this is where hamburgers come from” as they walked away? Continue reading “Stockman Hall of Fame”
River Cruise and Dinner
Included in our ticket was a river cruise and dinner. We would be picked up and dropped of at the bush camp. Being at dusk I would have though we would have seen more bird life. There was a bird in a tree watching us pass by and a water bird on the side of the river that did the same. I did see the odd bird fly past but I would have though they would be coming in to settle for the night but it just didn’t happen. Continue reading “River Cruise and Dinner”
Qantas Museum
Qantas museum. The Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service or Qantas as we now all know it, started in 1922 in an iron shed with two small planes. That shed was included on the National Heritage List in 2009. Continue reading “Qantas Museum”
Longreach
As we have travelled around we have been told again and again we should stop at Longreach. The camp was massive. Probably one of the largest ones we have been in. Continue reading “Longreach”
