Flanked by the Darling River, Kinchega National Park and an overflow lake system, Menindee was a real highlight of our journey inland. From river red gums to sand dunes, water birds to emus, this place has it all.

Storm moving across Lake Menindee

On the Main Weir Road

A rainbow bee-eater

Lake Pamamaroo

Burke and Wills expedition set up base camp at the Pamamaroo Creek, where the smaller group with Burke and Wills formed to continue their ill-fated journey north.

Scenes from Kinchega National Park

Old Kinchega Woolshed

Sunset from our camp site

One night stop at Broken Hill, or silver city included a look at some of the mining history and local arts. No cycling on this leg of the journey with temperature at 38C.

The Line of Lode makes an imposing town silhouette

Broken Hill Trades Hall building from 1905

Browne’s wooden head frame dates back to 1890’s and is the oldest remaining head frame in Broken Hill

Landscape around Junction mine

Site of first hut built by Broken Hill mining company (who became BHP) May 1885.

Pro Hart gallery entrance (above) and Rolls Royce (below)