Long way beyond the black stump
Long way beyond the black stump
If you're looking for a place far off the radar screen, go a Long way beyond the black stump. The town of Daly Waters is a stopping point for intrepid explorers driving through the Outback on their way to or from Darwin. The town has a colorful history dating back through the 1800s when it served as an outpost town for travelers of a different sort, and then a fueling station for Qantas.
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