Min Min Light

Decided to stay an extra day at Boulia and went into town to see the Min Min Light exhibition. This is Boulia Shire's most prized attraction - a 45 minute animatronics show.  Show creators have brought many bush characters to life and it is an opportunity to meet them in their own environment and listen to the stories about their light sightings. No photos allowed in the exhibition area. The Min Min lights have been a part of life in Boulia for hundreds of years - the first recorded sighting was in July in the early 1900's at the sight of the old Min Min Hotel on the road to Winton (funny it was first seen at a pub!!!).  It is described as a glowing ball of light about the size of a football.  The light most commonly appears to be around eye level or slightly higher.  It can also be seen dancing and darting as it's moving.  There are even reports of the one light dividing into two.  Despite many experts attempting to solve the mystery of the light's origin, to date no one has been successful.  The lights are still seen today, however, legend says they pick their own time to appear and who to appear too.  You don't go looking for the Min Min, the Min Min goes looking for you and anyone who does see it never forgets.

At the entrance to the exhibition sits this character with a story to tell, similar to those used inside the exhibition. 

We eagerly await to enter the exhibition.

We all thoroughly enjoyed the Min Min Light exhibition and thought it was an incredible display.  Headed back to our camp and had another great fire in the Brazier combined with wonderful company on our last night together.  Weather had warmed up which made the evening extremely pleasant.

On display in the information centre, you just have to do it!

Beautifully restored 1939 Dodge Truck on display in the information centre