DAY 124

We decided to have a drive to Sandstone today - a mere 340 km round trip - Sandstone is another gold mining town with some old historical buildings.  On the way the scenery changed quite a lot - from purple wild flowers to red bottle brush trees and carpets of pink and white flowers.  It was a good drive.  

While we were in Sandstone we drove the Heritage trail.  First stop was the site of The Brewery - which was constructed in 1907 to provide the miners of the area.  I have attached a photograph of the plaque which explains the history of the brewery.  The brewery was in operation until 1910 when the railway line between Mt Magnet and Sandstone was completed.

We then travelled further on to London Bridge - this is part of a large rock formation about 800 metres long and varies in height from around 3 - 10 metres.  It is thought to be about 350 million years old - and like the 12 apostles in Victoria is actually falling down.  

Then onto Contradiction Well - which was the first town water supply.  It supplied water to Cobb & Co and travellers who passed through the area.  

We then had a drive around the town of Sandstone and there were some historical buildings and a few rusted out cars.   Also a very colourful windmill.  

All in all it was a long day but well worth it.  

Beer Cooling Cave

This is where the beer was passed to the cooling cave

Bush BBQ

I have always wanted to climb "London Bridge"

Contradiction Well

Rusted Vehicle

The National Hotel  built in 1907

Bottle Brush