NINDIGULLY - POPULATION: 6

FRI 22 - SAT 23.07.2016: We set sail along the road that had been described as "normal in some places and narrow in others"  and frequented by LONG road trains! Only had one close encounter with a road train that drove well over his allocated road space - it led to Sybil's eyes being shut as she prepared for the crunching of the road train on the motorhome. Fortunately we all took a huge breath in and passed without collision - love the narrow roads! Encounter No 2 was with what looked like drover's quarters being transported onto a property, with washing machine still in place on the balcony. Saw two emus today - always a bonus! 

The pub crawl is continuing with the next stop at the Nindigully Pub. Saw that Adam Kilpatrick is to perform on Friday and Saturday nights so looked forward to viewing the live entertainment. Nindigully Pub is Queensland's oldest hotel located in its original condition and position on the banks of the Moonie River. The license was issued in 1864 after operating as shearer's accommodation for the Nindigully Station. The Gully, as it's affectionately known, brewed its own beer and spirits before XXXX and Bundaberg Rum even existed. Today the boom town of approximately 50 people and 15 houses of the early 1900s have been reduced to two houses, the pub, the old General Store and the Town Hall with a population of six! On arrival it was evident that there had been some serious rain falls which made it difficult to find a space that would ensure a safe exit without fear of being bogged.

Found a 'safe park', set up and of course paid a visit to the pub! Returned to watch Adam Kilpatrick - a well known QLD country music performer. The pub provides food and on the menu 'The Road Train' for $60.00. Actually saw one ordered, "excuse me, do you mind if I take a photo?" Serves six, three people had ordered it!

BARBECUE BY THE MOONIE RIVER