MATARANKA - THURSDAY 5TH JUNE
ELSEY CEMETARY, THERMAL POOLS
Around 130kms this morning to Mataranka (quick trip). First off buy petrol (diesel $1.80 litre) then on to Mataranka stopping on the way at the Elsey Cemetary where lies the graves of the Jeannie Gun who wrote 'We of the Never Never' and 'Little Black Princess'. Jeannie married her husband and moved to Elsey Station and the graves are of her husband and staff who are all mentioned in her books. Jeannie arrived at the station in 1902 and her husband passed away the following year of malarial dysentery. Jeannie moved back to her home town of Melbourne soon after but never forgot her life at Elsey Station and wrote the autobiographical novel 'We of the Never Never' in 1908.
THERMAL POOLS
Mataranka is well known for its thermal springs in Elsey National Park. Today we swam in Rainbow Springs and in Bitter Springs. The constant temperature in the springs is around 34deg C. The springs were so relaxing and refreshing and crystal clear they are amazing.
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