The wet and wild Wyalkatchem Rodeo

Patrons started to arrive at the Wyalkatchem Travellers Park on Friday 23rd August, to attend the annual event of the Wyalkatchem Rodeo. The rain was the first to arrive, putting in an appearance early in the morning. A slow light drizzle caused some amusement but it was nothing compared to the rain fall later in the day. 30 mms had…

The Marvellous Melbourne Cup Hi-Tea

For those visitors who stayed at Wyalkatchem Travellers Park and joined us for the Hi-Tea what a blast it was. For those who couldn’t make it, this is what you missed. There was a parade down the main st with Mr Damien Oliver arriving with this years Melbourne Cup on a horse and cart. The local children had a horse…

Attractions

Beer Can Regatta Come view the S.S. Wyalkatchem, made by two of our local men from beer cans for the Beer can regatta in Darwin. The S.S. Wyalkatchem will be on show for a short time on Saturday 3rd August 2024 from 11am to 2pm at the Wyalkatchem Recreation Centre. There is a sausage sizzle available for $5.00 all proceeds…

Camp Cooking over an open fire.

Whilst enjoying our usual Happy Hour at the Wyalkatchem Travellers Park, it was decided that the fire pit should be lit. So, with a unanimous yes vote, Wyalkatchem Travellers Park lit the first fire of the season. As the warmth from the fire washed over all in attendance a debate ensued re cooking over a camp fire. The debate raged…

Devonshire Tea Fridays

Fridays seem to come around quickly these days. The Wyalkatchem Travellers Park had several guests staying recently and they were invited to join some of the local community for Devonshire Tea Friday. The Devonshire Teas are held at the local craft shop which used to be the Catholic school. The craft shop is decorated in the 50’s style, from the…