Lara Station is 28kms south of Barcaldine and is well set up for bush camping. Very pretty spot with plenty of bird life and a guided tour of the old homestead which is steeped in history. There is also an artesian pool, canoes available to explore the lake and fire braziers so we could have a nice fire at night whilst enjoying a few wines. Our NZ friends Kathy and Neville were able to join us for a few nights so had a great time catching up. Drove Kathy & Neville into Barcaldine and showed them around ending up in the Shakespeare Pub for a good lunch then back to camp in time for Happy hour! The weather was lovely and ended up staying for 6 nights enjoying catching up with Caretakers, Lynn and Janice. Would thoroughly recommend Lara Wetlands to stay and also include the historical tour in your visit.
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| One of many great sunsets at Lara Wetlands. |
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| Panoramic of the wetlands |
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| Early morning dip in the thermal pool. |
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| A well set out camp kitchen and playground |
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| Sunrise taken on my way to the thermal pool |
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| Our camp with Neville and Kathy |
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| A big rig set up around the lake at Lara Wetlands - the trailer carries his '79 series and quad bike! |
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| The Funny Dunny!! |
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| View inside the Funny Dunny - what a regal set up for two! |
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| The girls not too anxious to jump in as this is the "cold" swimming hole |
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| Sunday morning bacon and eggs for breakfast - what a perfect setting |
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| Jo the Owner of Lara Station providing historical information regarding the old homestead in the background. Well worth including the Historical tour on your visit. |
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| Having scones on the verandah visualizing how high society of the day would have spent an afternoon gathering at the Stately Homestead |
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| A section of the small museum in one of the sheds by the old Homestead |
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| Tawny Frogmouth so well camouflaged that it took us 3 days to spot and a little help from Kathy |
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| Black winged Stilt Quite a number of bird species enjoy the wetlands |
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| Ducks visiting late afternoon |
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| This little fella came wandering through camp during Happy Hour one evening |
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