Monday the 3rd of August 2020 – Banka Banka, Northern Territory

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A fairly big day today, 450 k’s to Banka Banka Station. We stopped off at Daly Waters pub (as you have too) for a drink and a bite to eat. Daly Waters is a small and very unique town, everything in it is quirky. Whilst is known for its “pub” it also had one of the largest outback airstrips during WW2 and it still is today.

Banka Banka is an operating farm (station) and like many in the north, accomodation is the new income earner for stations. Whilst there is no 240V power (the sun makes sure your van batteries are charged), the water is clean and the sites are well grassed. Big plus is the daily campfire at 6pm which we enjoyed with the other Nomads, sharing experiences. You gain a lot of knowledge at these get togethers, from places to see or stay to issues with vans & vehicles. It’s a very pleasant way to end the day.

Daly Waters Pub. Susan queuing up to get her first drink of the day!
You’ve got to love a pub were you can order a drink and shop for underwear at the same time!
The Bistro was straight out of the “Castle” (Aussie classic movie, for our overseas viewers), so much “serenity”!
Need fuel in Daly Waters, no worries, see Tim!
Day Waters like a lot of outback towns has a “Croc” in the main street, difference here, here its real!
Susan first at the pub in the morning, now first at the campfire for “happy hour” at Banka Banka Station.
Moonrise over “Be Brave” at Banka Banka.

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