RV TRAVEL
Noodling is great fun for the kids, albeit filthy.
The 40 to 46-degree hot, mineralised water is ideal for soaking away any aches and pains you may have, but be aware of not only the initial heat of the water but also the cumulative effect on your body over time. It ' s advised to cool down from time to time, along with repeated short swims or soakings in the healing water, rather than one long stint.
As an aside, the runoff water is now piped and used within the opal industry and some parts of agriculture, keeping in mind the salt content excludes some usage. That piping consists of about 170km within the local area, which prevents wastage from evaporation and seepage, compared to the‘ good ol’ days’ when much water was wasted, causing soil contamination from the natural minerals and attracting the scourge of feral pigs.
For me, floating around the steaming water was an ideal way to end a hot, dusty day in an arid landscape devoid of much greenery, waterway or wetlands. The facility was basic but well set out and maintained, and I ' d highly recommend all visitors experience the wonders of these magical waters.
No luck for us, other than a handful of potch( colourless and worthless opal).
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