On the Balonne River the township of Surat was a bit of a surprise being neat and tidy with excellent walking and riding paths along the river. The camp spot just north of town was also well maintained. The pub was a let down being the (not so) New Royal Hotel. Looked really grubby inside. No care, no character, just a booze barn. Ended up listening to the Australia v Argentina game on the radio, at home with Dora. Just one night here before heading down to St George.
St George also on the Balonne River is a nicely maintained town. I was surprised at the size of the river and volume of water. Nice to see the IGA open on a Sunday, unlike Roma. Four pubs in town. Must of been a town with prospects at some point. Stopped just long enough to walk the streets, take few photos and provision before heading out of town to the south east.
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| Surat catering to the tourists |
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| Surat unusual architecture |
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| Balonne River St George and yes that's a Dragon boat |
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Australian Hotel St George expensive building for this town.
A sign of good times somewhere in the past. |
