Sun 2nd & Mon 3rd May. Brisbane – Nindigully Hotel – Lightning Ridge

Sunday 2nd May

We departed late morning for the all day drive to Nindigully Hotel. 

 

Van towed well with no issues… except for me leaving a half can of drink on the van table at lunch, only realising 20kms down the road.  Yes I had to clean up throughout the van . 

Arrived at Nindigully Pub just on dusk, driving into a fading sunset.

 

Could not believe the amount of vans parked along the river and around the pub… must have been 150.  Maybe because it was a long weekend or maybe just the amount of travellers – we shall see as we continue on.  Anyway a drink or two at the pub along with a meal.  The place has expanded somewhat since our last visit here in 2008.

 

 

Monday 3rd May

Next day, morning cuppa in the sunshine on the banks of Moonie RIver.

 

 

Then we headed off to visit Thallon, where we just had to get a photo at the Francis Hotel!

   

Surprisingly we find another hotel    A quick stop at the Hebel Hotel… pub book tick off.

 

 

Then on we go to or final destination today, Lightning Ridge.  Where we meet up with Robyen & James who will share our adventure for the next two weeks.

 

We have a bit of a tour around town, and down a mine…

 

Then to watch the sun set,  magnificent sight with a huge horizon.