Yesterday we camped on the banks of the Darling River at Pooncarie, we dined at the Telegraph Hotel, with friendly staff and great food. Returning home to the river and a starlit night.

In the morning we wander around Pooncarie visiting the site of the old Wharf and the coffee shop called the Wharf Cafe, again great people and great food.

There is some interesting river restoration work being undertaken on the Darling River, which includes the establishment of river snags and further up the river where we came across fellow travellers at Karoola Reach extensive restoration work is happening there too.

It’s then north to Menindee for lunch and then along the Wilcannia – Menindee Road to Nelia Gaari to camp for the night, yet again on the banks of the Darling River. The river here is wide and full, lots of beautiful shady camp spots right on the edge of the water. There are plenty of birds to keep us occupied identifying them.

The night sky does not disappoint.