One of the most interesting pubs in Australia.

We rolled in about 2:00 PM on the 4th of July, and they were celebrating. We asked them why they were celebrating an American holiday, their reply was that they were grateful for what the U.S. did for them during WW 2, The U.S. had troops there, plus the Aussies are always looking for a reason to party.

As everywhere in Australia, the people were friendly and wanted to know everything they could about America. They do have quite a gift of gab and tend to stretch the truth at times.

 I have posted some facts about Daly Waters below, if you would like to know more do a Google search on Daly Waters.There are several photos worth seeing. In the photos you will see a traffic light , it is billed as the most remote traffic light in the world. 

Daly Waters Facts

Population:

18 (Permanent)

Seasons:

Daly Waters lies in the sub-tropical region of the Northern Territory.  Although it doesn't experience the complete monsoonal seasons of places such as Darwin, seasons are essentially limited to the Dry Season and the Wet Season with the Build Up occurring during the transition between the two.

The Dry Season - The Dry Season begins around April and this indicates the beginning of the tourist season.  Travelling during the Dry Season is rarely interrupted as there is virtually no rainfall in the area.  The Dry lasts until September or October when the Build Up begins in preparation for the Wet Season.

The Build Up - During the Build Up the local temperatures rise, as does the humidity.  Rainfall comes in patches but is only a taste of things to come.

The Wet Season - The Wet Season begins around November and continues through to the end of March.  Travelling through the Northern Territory can be difficult with some roads cut by rising waters.  Daly Waters has been flooded out a number of times in its history but waters usually only last a few days.  The causeway on the road into town is often inaccessible and a detour around to the bridge is used.  For information when travelling in the Wet Season contact us on the above details.

Utilities

Power - Local power is provided by the Daly Waters Power Station, situated on the road out of town.  There is the occasional power outage in the Wet Season due to weather conditions.

Water - Town water comes from two local bores and is perfectly fine for drinking.  Some locals supplement supplies with rainwater collected during the Wet Season,