We’ve all crossed a Sandy, Dry, Boggy, Deep, Stony or Kangaroo Creek in our travels. But what about those strange named, one-of-a-kind creeks?

Here’s a list of my top ten weird waterways:

Forlorn Hope Creek

I always think it’s good to start a list in a positive frame of mind.

Minnibar Creek

Everyone loves a minibar!

Pick A Tooth Creek

Any tooth.

Good Morning Bill Creek

I really hope there’s a Bill who drives over that creek every day. He deserves it.

Colac Colac Creek

The trick to all place names in the north-east – don’t say it like you see it. Try Clack Clack.

Dead Bull Creek, Dead Calf Creek and Dead Horse Creek

Riparian fencing never had an easier sell than these names.

Murdering Hut Creek

And his ghost may be heard…

Kill Me Dead Creek

Then … KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!

Nabocleesh Creek

The story I was told – there was a picnic at the creek and someone asked the local Gaelic priest what he’d name it. In a thick Irish accent he gave it a name but no-one understood. He said it again but again no-one understood. In frustration, he said “Na bac leis” which roughly translates to “don’t worry about it”. And the name stuck.

Rellimeiggam Creek

Backwards it’s Maggie Miller. No idea why.