Renner Springs to Mattaranka

As we had been able to go a little further yesterday than planned, we had a shorter day than expected, still about 400 kilometers, but were able to arrive in Mattaranka by mid afternoon and head for the warm mineral spring baths and relax.

A highlight of the drive today was a visit to “Fran’s Teahouse” just north of Larrimah. This was advertised as a place where we Fran had opened a Coffee Shop in the Old Police Station and was a local identity not to be missed. Well we did not miss it, and while we paid a little more for our food, it was worth paying for the entertainment, Fran.

She was in a small kitchen, hidden behind fly screen and made her way to the door in the next room to take the orders from people, one client at a time. She did not like being watched and told us not to do that. Fran has been cooking pie for over thirty-five years, twenty-five in her current location. Cannot say it was a restaurant, a café as we are still not sure what it was but the food and entertainment were great!





Then it was on to Mattaranka where, after setting up the van, we were all able to go and soak in a warm spring bath. The water came out at about thirty-four degrees and so pleased some of us but not others as it was a little too warm and just like a bath. (Well for one of us anyway!)

This is a very popular stopping spot for people to sit back, relax and unwind after a long days travel and now we know why. I think Cathy could have stayed here for a few more days, weeks.

Nothing more to do here than just sit back and relax and so we did!