From Lake Elphinstone we ventured on to Collinsville with a detour through Glenden. Glenden looks more lively than my last visit through the town. All of the houses were now occupied and well maintained.
Being “The Thirsty Tourists” we pulled up at The Pit Pony Tavern for a cold beer. After we finished our beers it was back on the road, we turned off just out of Collinsville and headed up Strathmore Road. We were heading to Ravenswood via Burdekin Dam.
This gave us the chance to have another beer at the Bowen River Hotel. It is a heritage-listed hotel on Strathmore Station, approximately 34 kilometres from Collinsville.
The Bowen River Hotel was originally built in 1861 as a homestead from local timber. It was originally named the Heidelberg Inn. They offer lunch and dinner seven days a week, cold drinks and a relaxed country atmosphere. They often host live music events, an annual rodeo, as well as comfortable accommodation, and camping.