Queenland here we come!

Out of Darwin and on the road again, southbound back through Katherine. We find a little gem of a place to pull up for a cold drink and are entertained by birds we've never seen. The male has a pink plume at the back of his head and likes to show it off....typical male! First he turns this way, then that, and finally he turns around and I don't quite capture the pink frill emtirely but we are both impressed with his display.
Onward to Mataranka for the night, which naturally includes a dip in the crystal clear thermal pools..divine!
The next day is huge.  I am desperate to get into Queenland and we drive hour after hour, through cattle country as the sun sets, until finally I see the border sign....YAY!!! We are in our home state.
We are exhausted and hope to find some place to stay at Camooweal.  Unfortunately it's Friday night and as we arrive in this small outback place we notice people are spilling onto the streets, the police are out in force and the only accomoodation looks risky.....Oh no, it's dark, we are tired and we have to drive another 2 and a half hours to Mount Isa....