A long, long paddle into the massive Menindee main weir. The river level just kept getting higher and higher approaching the weir until there was no possibility of a campsite, so I just had to keep going until I reached the weir.
The Menindee Lakes is a man made system built in the 1960’s to provide a secure water supply to Broken Hill as well as the locals. Unfortunately I didn't get to paddle across the bigger lakes (Menindee and Cawndilla) as they are away from the Darling, but from what I could see they are teeming with birdlife. Onto Menindee tomorrow and all the joys of civilisation!
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AustraliaBroken Hill Municipality32°18’49” S 142°30’33” E
AustraliaBroken Hill Municipality32°18’49” S 142°30’33” E