Along the Landsborough Highway to Mt Isa

A B Paterson at the Winton Memorial

Winton is north-west from Longreach and another historical Queensland town. Banjo Paterson spent a lot of time here and wrote "Waltzing Matilda" on a property near the town. There is a Tattersalls Hotel here as well. I wonder how many Tatts Hotels there are in Australia? Stayed one night in the van park and had a quite beer and a bet in one of the four pubs.

Relaxing at Fountain Springs Rest Area

Decided to stay in a rest area called Fountain Springs which is mid way between Cloncurry and Mt Isa. A popular spot as the place was full. Had a nice camp fire which was difficult as there wasn't much firewood around. It was a most pleasant way to end a day's driving with a beer and stare at the fire.

MT Isa by Night

 Although located in the far west of Queensland, Mt Isa appears not to lack anything. All facilities, shopping and services are here. The climate is quite good with warm days and cool evenings. The pool at our park was inviting. Had a meal and a few drinks at the Overlander Hotel tonight. Reasonable prices and good food - even won $40.00 on the Pokies! Leaving tomorrow after we get the caravan bearings serviced and Diane gets her hair done. The picture above was taken from the lookout above the town. The smelter in the background dominates the city.