Character of Central QLD

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August 13th 2013

Published: September 4th 2013

Dry, dusty and nothing there. So many people believe this to be true. You only need to open your eyes, ears and spend some time, to find the character of Outback Central QLD. Whether it's the waterholes, with it's abundant wildlife; or in the small towns, with pubs and down to earth people; or in the flat, dry plains; Central QLD has a personality. Like anyone, her personality can be irrit... Read Full Entry

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Dave & Grace

lonierangers

Been on the road since 10.11.2010. We still call Newcastle (NSW) home as that's where most of our family and friends are. In reality home is our Opalite caravan 24ft, and our Ford Ranger (hence the name Lonie Rangers). Our car is the Silver Bullet from the Lone Ranger, put this together with Dave's surname being Lonie, and there our title was created. I'd say we travel at a snails pace, there is no rush, we have the rest of our lives. However, going slow allows us to experience each place and move when we're ready for the next adventure. We do a fair bit of independent camping in the bus... full info

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Emu and Chicks

So this is dad. The female takes off after the eggs are laid.

Oops, slipped!

Wait for Me!

Cockatoos

Flushing Clean Loos at Camp

But don't steal the toilet paper!

Back into Town

This is an artesian pool in town. Very lucky the lady let Lilly in for a swim too.

Australian Workers Heritage

Took us a couple of hours to look at the displays paying tribute to the Aussie Workers who shaped our nation. This is the Artesia Railway Station, 1915.

Friendly Town

They even let Lil into museums.

Cob and Co.

A tribute to Australia Post. It also covered Police Force, Education, Health, Transport, Emergency Services.

Seat of Knowledge

Using locally grown timber, locals teamed with an artist to create this seat that holds 35 people. It took 450 hours to create.

Apprentice

Coming from a solid base of a mentor, the apprentice hand reaches out and gains new skills and knowledge. Displays on Training, Public Works, Politics and the list goes on.

Bougainvillea Beauty

Bougainvillea line the streets and homes in central QLD. It seems it's the only bloom that grows here. It is used for scrubs, hedges, trellises and is often standardised. They add a stark contrast to the orange earth, the golden dry grass and silvery gums.

Pretty Pretty

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Ilfracombe - The Wellshot Pup

A small quaint town, 27 kms east of Longreach. Great little pub right next to our caravan park. Over 100 years old with drovers hats and donations to Royal Flying Doctor Service on the ceiling. You had to throw the donation with a tack and make it stick.

The Pub

Great Machinery Mile

Lining the Landsborough Hwy, a timeline of the evolution of the agricultural and transport industry.

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Ilfracombe Caravan Park

Yeh, power, water, showers for a while. Of course emus too. They wander around the town everywhere. I'm surprised they are not road kill.

The Famous Happy Hour

5.30 each night is a meet and greet and some entertainment. Jokes and bush poetry by the owners. Dave got to entertain as well.

Spirit of the Outback

Passenger train goes along here twice a week. I've been so worried about the sheep, emus and kangaroos feeding on the tracks.

Wildlife

Morning walk locals.

Artesian Spa

It leaves the ground a km away at 50 degrees Celsius and is cooled in pipes to 31.

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