Thomson River

Even though the Outback is generally better known for its drought-swept landscapes, roadkill and men in Akubras, there is actually a river just outside Longreach called the Thomson River. It can cause extensive flooding in the region from time to time but now is one of those dry patches where everything has turned to dust.

The river, though, is lovely in a lazy, meandering way and a wonderful outfit called Kinnon & Co offer dusk paddle boat trips along her wandering shores.

What a beautiful sight

Three cruise beasts enjoying the views, some cheese and fruit and some elderberry cider.

No emus or brolgas out here but some very keen pelicans hoping for some food from the boat. Regard the coolibah tree to the right. Makes me just want camp on down beside it and boil my billy.

Of course the whole point of a dusk cruise is the sunset and the sun  this evening did not disappoint.

But then again when has the sun ever disappointed.