Day 18 – Tuesday 17th July – somewhere outside of Timber Creek to Mabel Downs Caravan Park,near the Bungles We started the day with a very quick cuppa and the promise of a proper breakfast in Timber Creek, 60kms along the road from our dusty overnight stop at the side of the road. Timber Creek proved to be a few buildings, each multi-function. Tourist office-cum-café (where we bought some freshly baked scones), a hotel-pub-cum-fuel station and some council offices. The residential area seemed to be situated some distance from the main road, away from the noise of the road trains and trucks. We were directed to the Policeman’s Point Lookout for a breakfast picnic, which is a beautiful little spot overlooking the Victoria River. The Victoria River is an excellent place to fish and
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