Tilpa Hotel

Tilpa is a small town on the legendary Darling River Run. This historic town sits on the western bank of the Darling River and was once a bustling trade port for paddle-steamers. Today, it’s known for its charming Outback pub and welcoming community. On the 2016 census, Tilpa had a population of 44. There is not much else in this tiny town, besides the pub.

The Tilpa Hotel is a classic, character-filled pub made of corrugated iron and timber. Established in 1894 to service the river boat trade.

Today, the Tilpa Hotel’s walls are an entertaining read, covered in travellers’ messages. Visitors pay to leave a message, with the money donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

(I plan to share some photos of the inside walls tomorrow)

[ajisaac]

Great landscape shot & very interesting history too.

[Suzanne]

I love these photos and the stories.

[Kathy A]

Fabulous country scene

[Debra]

Wow, that looks like a cool step back in time!

[Peter Dulis]

wow - thats quite the story

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting and so quaint.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice look back in time

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Looks like a hard place to live, nice capture. FAV

[Margaret Brown]

Very interesting and such a different landscape to what I’m used to

[Pat Knowles]

Well isn’t that a place? Wonderful to pay to pay to leave a message…an inspired idea! It looks hot! There must be a great community!

[Judith Johnson]

Such a tiny town with a big community spirit

[Neil]

I look forward to your photographs and their story, thank you

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture and interresting explanation of it`s purpose.

[M. Brutus]

I have enjoyed looking back at several weeks of your artistic photos and interesting commentaries and look forward to following your project in future.

[Ryan]

I'm enjoying this adventure through the Outback.