Banka Banka

Banka Banka Station was the first pastoral lease in the area and I think it was at one time was part of the huge Sid Kidman cattle empire.

These days it provides a great spot to take a rest out of the dust (has lush green lawn in the camping area) and is famous for its quality spring water.  Like most others we emptied what was left in our tanks on the lawn and topped up with sweet water.

View of Camp area and homestead at dawn

We stayed 2 nights (which is longer than most) and really enjoyed the stop-over. The manager’s wife borrowed some pumpkin off Linda to make some pasties and we were rewarded later in the day with fresh pasties and apple turnovers!

Bit like a western movie - get those vans in a circle!

Most nights they light a huge fire at the fire pit and whilst we were there they had an impromptu karaoke night which Linda really enjoyed (I watched the Eagles beat Richmond!!).

Hill above the camp - think the Perth sign is missing a "0"

Great spot – green grass, best water for 100’s of kilometers, cheap washing machines, and friendly neighbors –worth the stop.

Now with clean clothes, clean water we’re off to Longreach Water hole!