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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.
The North Bourke Bridge - Australia’s first lift bridge opened on 4 May 1883. The bridge was a gateway structure for 114 years before being bypassed in 1997 and is the oldest surviving example of a lift bridge built before 1915 over an inland river in NSW.
A slice of outback history on the #DarlingRiverRun
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When the meat works were open for sheep or cattle they had Judas sheep and cattle which they would take to the western approach to lead the mobs across. Without them it was a drovers nightmare to get a mob started on the timber decking.
My great grand father worked on that. The reason it had a bend on the western approach is If you look from the eastern side it was aimed straight at the Nth Bourke pub.🤣🤣🤣
Need to go all Dukes Of Hazzard to use it now 🤣
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🌸🌼🌺 Spring Has Sprung in Bourke! 🌺🌼🌸
The Shire is bursting with colour as wildflower season arrives – and trust us, it’s a sight you won’t want to miss.
✨ Wander through Ledknapper Nature Reserve
✨ Explore the blooms of Gundabooka National Park (just 49km down the Kidman Way)
✨ Make a day of it at Mount Oxley – grab a permit from the Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre and discover carpets of wildflowers both along the tracks and right up on top of the mountain.
Pack your picnic, your camera, and your best smile – the flowers are waiting to be your backdrop for that perfect spring snap. 🌿📸
💐 And don’t forget to share your favourite wildflower pics with us… (yes, the flowers, not your toes in thongs 😜).
Spring really is spectacular out the Back O’ Bourke – come and see it for yourself!
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Please see the latest road report for Monday 15 September. Also please check road conditions for surrounding Shires as this may affect your journey. The road condition map is available on the Council's website.
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Looking for something a little different on your outback adventure? At Outback Almonds Farm Stay near Wentworth, you can glamp right on the riverbank, surrounded by the beauty of a working almond farm. It’s the perfect mix of comfort and country charm — a truly memorable stop along the #DarlingRiverRun.
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Are you #outontherun and looking for something to do this Sunday around Bourke?
🌼 Grab your camera and join the 'Wildflower Tag-Along' with Bourke artist Jenny Greentree.
📍 Date: Sunday 14th September
⏰ Time: 9am - 4/5pm
🚙 Departure: Carpark at Back O Bourke Gallery - #northbourke (Note: You will need an SUV or 4WD. Event will be cancelled in the event of rain or road closures)
BYO everything - Food, water, drinks, thermos, chair, full tank of fuel, fly veil, insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes.
COST - $10 per person
ℹ️ For further details, please contact the Back O Bourke Gallery direct.
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I hope to be in Bourke tomorrow, would love to do this on Sunday.