Mulka Store

Mulka Store sold everything a drover and his family might need, from ribbons to spurs. It was created and run by George and Mabel Aiston from the 1920s through to the 50s. George, nicknamed ‘Poddy’ because of his big belly, Read More …

Lake Harry Station

Who would have dreamt that Lake Harry Station used to be a date plantation! It was part of a government experiment in new commercial crops. The seedlings were planted in 1897. The date palms grew well but the planners forgot Read More …

You’ve got to stop in Mungerannie!

You’ve got to stop in Mungerannie because it’s the only fuel stop between Birdsville and Marree! Apart from temptations like: Hot food,  Hot showers,  Motel rooms,  Beer & Publican Phil Gregurky’s entertainment value, Mungerannie has a beautiful hot bush spa!  Read More …

Unwind, De-stress at Mirra Mitta!

No need to pay for a spa treatment! Just visit Mirra Mitta Bore! Don’t step into the bore pond though – the water comes out at around 100 degrees celsius! (It cools down further down the creek.) I’m forever amazed Read More …