It was just a short drive to Mataranka Springs and we arrived about lunchtime and set up camp. We did some well overdue washing and set off for a swim in the thermal pools. The water was crystal clear and 34 degrees. It still felt a bit cold compared to the outside temperature.

They used to have a smelly bat problem here (isn’t that a Phoebe song) but they have got rid of them by planting water sprinklers up in the trees.

It was a pleasant place to camp, very chilled out, as we were the only campers. All the caravans were away from us on the powered sites. I think we have been really lucky with our slightly off-season travel and there has been hardly any people around.

We finally dragged our shrivelled bodies out of the hot pools, drank some beer, cooked lamb chops with tzaziki for dinner, and then went to the bar to watch the live entertainment. It was a girl singing slightly off key but it was better than going to bed at 7pm.