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The Darling River Run
The Darling River Run is a thin, winding line describing a route through the NSW outback, characterised by landscape, history, culture, literature and adventure. Taken as a whole, or in its various component parts, the route provides an opportunity to see the real Australian Bush and experience some safe and easy off-road driving, connect with Aboriginal culture and iconic Towns & Locations along the Darling River, and drench yourself in the history, and contemporary life of a part of the country that is central to the national psyche.
Keep an eye out for a new book called 'Bourke & Beyond - Stories from the Western Plains' by The Outback Historian - Paul Roe. Available now at the Back O Bourke Exhibition Centre. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Black Cockatoos just add to the serenity of the river Nelia Gaari Station.
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The Black Cockatoos just add to the serenity of the river Nelia Gaari Station. #blackcockatoo #darlingriver #DarlingRiverRun #camping #naturelovers #nature #campingatneliagaaristation #outbacknsw #outbackaustralia
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If planning to be #OutOnTheRun consider a stay at one of the following locations while these great deals last.
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For details visit: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/stay-deals
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Some interesting history about the 'Northy' pub at North Bourke.🍺 THEN & NOW | Perched on the corner at North Bourke along the Mitchell Highway, The Northy Back O' Bourke Hotel has stood as a local landmark for generations. The pub is a modern building which was rebuilt in 2022 after the historic old 'Riverview Hotel' was destroyed by fire in 2010.
Known to locals simply as 'Northy', the new hotel sits on the same site as the former Riverview Hotel, which is likely to have originally been relocated from 'Gumbalie'. It is one of at least five hotels to trade in North Bourke at different times.
The first licence in North Bourke appears to be for ‘The Overland’ Hotel in 1876, with subsequent licences being issued for The Western Star, The Bridge Hotel, the Occidental Hotel and later The Riverview Hotel, which is where the current ‘Northy’ sits.
There is a story that the old lift-span North Bourke Bridge is bent because the pub (thought to be the Occidental) refused to relocate when the bridge, and its increased usage, required improvements to the approaches.
From The Western Herald - 1902:
"A curve is to be introduced into the North Bourke bridge, of a radius of 465 ft. and a grade of 1/60. (These alterations were completed by 2/2/1903, and the southern approach also rebuilt and raised. Traffic meanwhile was diverted across the dry river).”
Today, the Northy remains a favourite stopping point—open seven days and well-known for generous pub meals served at lunch and dinner. Inside, the modern bar is bright and welcoming, with a pool table and walls lined with local art and historic photographs. Many visitors choose to sit outside at the wooden bench tables, where cold drinks and hearty meals come with front-row views of North Bourke’s big-sky sunsets.
Make sure you call in at The Northy, say “g’day”, and enjoy some of the best hospitality available along the #PubRoute.
➡ Read more about the history of the 'Riverview Hotel' on the PubRoute website by following the link in the comments below.
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Had a coldie or two in the 90’s, remember the shop next door also.