The Murray River is very different from the last time (Murray Bridge to Renmark end). The water is very low. We were going to stop a while at Lake Malwala, but, every few years they drain the lake to clear out the weeds and it happens to be now. It is amazing to see the lake drained. All the tree stumps make it look like an atomic bomb has gone off. Apparently it is a popular water skiing spot, not sure I would be using the lake for that after seeing what normally lies just below the water!!!!
One good thing about travelling along the Murray at the moment is that we appear to have all the free camps to ourselves. It is a bit cool, admittedly, but it is still lovely. The bird life is also thriving at the moment, lots of dead trees for them to nest in. And the best bit - meeting up with friends!! Glad we could cross paths Vicki.
We stopped in Echuca and had another trip up the river. This time the boat was a bit more modern (aircon) but it was still a very pleasant way to spend an hour.
The little towns along the Murray seem to be catering for the nomads, providing free areas, or low cost rec reserves, in town.
Next stop, Swan Hill and Mildura. (civilization!!!!!)
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| Drained Lake Mulwala - another world! |
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| Drained Lake Malwala |
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| Murray River |
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| One or two cockatoos!!!!!! |
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| Murray River |
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| Just hanging on!!!!! |
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| Free Camp, not sure if we will find a spot....... |
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| The Murray River |
