Once again I read of the "sparkling"
Menindee Lakes. I was there in January 2009, having driven down the West side of the
Darling River from
Wilcannia, to find that only Copi
Lake has any water. The others are parched, and camping along the river near
Menindee is also in a desolate landscape - dusty and agonisingly dry, set amongst stressed gum trees. Our
Darling River is but a muddy canal. Having planned to spend a couple of days camping and bushwalking along the river, we drove straight to
Broken Hill instead. Now, THERE's a town, and camping at
Silverton near the dry river bed is a pleasant experience indeed!