Menindee Lakes.

We have travelled nearly 7000 km, been from rivers, mountains, sea and desert to finally arrive at where we initially wanted to come when we set off over 10 weeks ago! Seems also that we saved the worst roads till last and unfortunately have struck cold winds! And it also seems lots and  lots of people had the same idea as us, as all around the lakes are dotted caravans, campers and tents. The road from Wilcannia to here was pretty rough, corrugated and very slow going. You really can’t believe the green around in what is usually dry and barren scenery.

Our first peep at the big Menindee Lake really hit home just how much water there is here as this lake is huge! We drove down Sunset Strip - for years these shacks have had a dry lake to look out but now it’s amazing to see water lapping the boat ramp. A once desolate place is now buzzing with life - fantastic to see.

The weir is open to let water through - and we couldn’t believe the weed above the weir. 

We are camped along Pamamaroo Lake in a secluded spot by ourselves - and we just saw a flock of pelicans fishing! There must be fish in the system but the fisher people aren’t catching many! 

Copi Hollow us a very popular park with lovely green lawns down to the lake - the caravan park was booked out. We also liked seeing these relics of the past steam train era in Menindee township. 
So we are pretty happy that finally we’ve been able to see the Menindee lakes full and hope this isn’t the last time we will be able to witness such an event. We look forward to seeing the Darling downstream from the weir and assume it’s pretty full too. 

Our little Mitzi is a little underpowered for this new van, but has performed very well. However, this will be her last trip with us as we have a new Ranger on order - fingers crossed it’s delivery isn’t delayed too much.

We have enjoyed a marvellous trip and probably only have one or two nights more on the road before we get home. Our supplies are rather low and we’ve found supermarkets in these outback towns being very hard to source. But as we sit here by our campfire watching another wonderful sunset over the lake, we recall just how privileged and fortunate we are to be able to travel as we do. 

So this will be the last blog - thank you to our readers for following our travels. Until our next trip, love from us ❌❌