Slow Trip from White Cliffs

No flies on us in the Mutawinji National Park!

From Broken Hill we travelled up to Mutawintji National Park. After we turned off the Silver City Highway, we were on a dirt road for the rest of the trip. At the park, we went on a walk along Homestead Creek and visited a large rock overhang decorated with Aboriginal art. We walked as far as where a waterfall flows after heavy rain.
We continued on to White Cliffs and did not see another car during the 160 km trip but we did see lots of emus. The road deteriorated - it was marginal for a regular vehicle. Just before we arrived at our accommodation, one tyre gave out. We were down to the steel belts and the low profile tyres just could not cope with the very rough road. After putting on the narrow spare, we found our accommodation.

We stayed at the underground motel, built into the hillside. Our room was dugout 17. After pre dinner drinks, we dined on the set menu with soup, roast lamb and apple crumble.
In the morning, we drove around the mine sites and visited an underground house and museum owned by “Mad Jock”. He lived up to his name! We also visited several opal mines selling their wares but did not end up with any White Cliffs opals to take home.
Our trip to Cobar was very slow and steady. We were on sealed road but travelled at a maximum speed of 80 kph. 400 km is a long way at 80 kph! We finally made it into Cobar in time to replace the rear tyres ready to travel on the next day.