The metropolis of Tully

We went for a drive today - were hoping to go to some spectacular waterfalls close by but unfortunately they are in a national park and there was a big sign saying no dogs....bugger it!  Got to see one of the aboriginal communities out here anyway...had been told it was a bit of an eye opener however I have seen far worse in state housing areas in NZ!! 

Went in to Tully and took some photos instead so here is a run down...

This is Tully Hospital - front entrance to outpatients and A&E

This is Tully's famous gumboot....beat that Taihape!!!!  See the next photo which shows that the actual height of the gumboot depicts the highest rain fall Tully has had in one year!

This is the Tully Sugar mill....goes 24/7.....Mal reckons I like ozzie towns with big chimneys shooting out smoke (Port Pirie in SA has the smelter)