One of the grey nomads’ favourite Outback hostelries is being put up for sale.
After 17 years behind the bar at the Daly Waters pub, Lindsay Carmichael, is calling time at the iconic Northern Territory venue. As well as the pub, itself the lucky new owner will also inherit a ceiling full of bras, knickers and other Aussie paraphernalia … which are all part of its unique character .
“Everything inside the pub except some personal items will become the new owner’s gear; they can do with it what they wish,” Lindsay told the ABC. “We actually had some girls put some knickers up yesterday afternoon.”
He said that after so many years of working seven days a week, probably 15 hours a day, both he and his partner, Robyn, were ready for a break.
“It’s a lot of work and we think it’s time we went off and spoiled ourselves and leave the pub in someone’s capable hands and hopefully see it thrive,” he said. “We’ll miss the people that work here and probably the punters as well, because they’re all nice people; we don’t really get any dills here … that will be the worst thing, missing out on the everyday meeting of new people.”
As well as its remote location and underwear-festooned ceiling, the Daly Waters pub is also famed for its epic misspellings. The venue has a ‘reecepshun’, and sells ‘stake samiges’, ‘am buggers’, and ‘Te and Koffy’.
The ABC says the pub was built in 1930 and, according to its website, has in the past “witnessed murders, shoot-outs in the main street, cattle stampeding through town and the odd drunken brawl”.
Amazing place. Have been twice.. Great food and entertainment. Just love it.
I think the funniest thing I noticed was, coming out of the pub and seeing an old Helicopter sitting on the roof of a shed opposite to the Pub !!
Fabulous spot for an overnight stay. Would definately stay again if in the area.The food was amazing as well as the entertainment..Highly recommended
Ditto
Having lived near there for 14 years from 1982 onwards the main memory was BLURRY.. : )
what a great stopover on our travels. we have great memories of the Darwin trip . excellent meals, very funny Chilli entertainment, too. Hope the new owners keep this style and atmosphere
Must be interstate travellers because Territorian ladies don’t wear panties or bras.
Called in 2005 and 2010. The chook man was there then. Heard he has moved on. Great Barra and Beef and many pints and bloody headache next day. Next time we go through the centre we will call in.
The Chook Man is now in Renmark on a remarkable riverboat and still entertaining in the area.
Have stayed at this amazing camp and pub twice. A must experience Great food and entertainment. Love the guyon the pushbike who ushers you in to your camp spot