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The 20 Mile Pub was located on a stock route west of Winton until it was sold and dismantled in the 1950s. The Winton Historical Society has a photograph taken in the 1920s and is trying to identify the people and the car in the image. The Society's Bruce Collins says back in the 1920s the pub did a good trade from the traveling public. "The station owners would come in on their buggies and sulkies and whatnot and always welcomed," he said. "They'd have a corned beef sandwich and possibly a beer or a rum, I imagine." There was another rest stop 40 miles out of Winton, which was where many travelers stayed overnight. Mr. Collins says as transport became more reliable the rest stops were bypassed, which led to the demise of the 20 Mile Pub. He says the pub was an integral part of the district for many years. "It wasn't the Hilton, but it was a piece of history," he said. Source: www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2013/11/28/3900792.htm#:~:tex....

Queensland’s Mary River marks the barramundi’s southern limit on the East Coast, with regular catches in the river and occasional fish from the labyrinth of channels, flats, and tidal creeks that make up the Great Sandy Strait into which the river flows. Though the Mary River flows through Maryborough, fishing access is generally done from Beaver Rocks ramp or River Head at the mouth, 35km from Maryborough. Barramundi prefers the turbid water of the river to the clearer water found in sandy creeks of the strait. There is a chance of catching a trophy saltwater barramundi or threadfin salmon in the Mary River, along with hordes of blue salmon, bream, prawns, and crabs. Though barramundi are present, the main saltwater catch is whiting (summer, tin can, and diver species), flathead, southern and pikey bream, tailor, blue and threadfin salmon, mangrove jacks, northern and southern jewfish, perch (which look like a small jewfish), cod, mud and blue swimmer crabs, and prawns. Source: www.wikifishingspots.com.au/maryborough-queensland-fishin...

Mary river runs through Maryborough and provides access to some great fishing spots around Maryborough. The Mary River is usually dirty water, upstream is freshwater which makes it the perfect environment for Barramundi and Crocodiles. In fact, Maryborough marks the start of Barramundi fishing. Source: www.fishingspots.com.au/s/maryborough/

People have been visiting Burleigh Heads for camping holidays since the early 1900s – it’s not hard to see why. This Gold Coast caravan park continues the long standing tradition and with its beach side village vibe, sheltered swimming spot, peeling point break, thriving foodie scene and incredible National Park, Burleigh is better than ever. Burleigh Beach Tourist Park is 200m from the infamous Burleigh Point – arguably the best headland in the world to sit and watch the world go by. There’s plenty of people watching, the panorama of Surfers Paradise in the distance and a birds eye view of the surfers below. Burleigh Hill is the perfect spot for a picnic or BBQ under the shade of the Norfolk Pines. If you’re up for an adventure explore the scenic walking tracks that weave through the National Park, leading to the stunning Tallebudgera Creek. Source: goldcoasttouristparks.com.au/park/burleigh-beach-tourist-...