One of Australia’s great driving adventures
Discover the Darling River & Experience Outback NSW
Towns & Villages of the Darling River Run
Discover the towns and villages of the Darling River Run, where hospitality, local stories, and the true spirit of Outback NSW flow from communities built along the banks of the Darling River.
Travel Map
Explore the Darling River Run & Outback Beds Touring Map – a guide to outback stays remote towns, and hidden gems along the mighty Darling River and beyond.
National Parks
Discover Outback NSW’s extraordinary National Parks from Mungo’s ancient wonders to Kinchega’s river landscapes, and Gunderbooka’s striking ranges, each highlighting the region’s breathtaking diversity and offering unforgettable experiences.
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.
Featured Attractions
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⏳Step back through deep time at Mungo National Park, one of the most remarkable stops on the Darling River Run located between Pooncarie & Wentworth.
Best known for its ancient lunette formations and the vast dry bed of Lake Mungo, this World Heritage–listed landscape also tells a powerful pastoral story. Ruins of old woolsheds, boundary fences and homesteads speak of early grazing days, when pastoralists worked this harsh, beautiful country alongside a much older Aboriginal cultural landscape stretching back more than 40,000 years.
Here, ancient history and pastoral heritage sit side by side, reminding visitors that the outback story is layered, complex and enduring. Slow down, take a guided walk, and experience one of Australia’s most significant cultural landscapes on your Darling River Run journey.
#DarlingRiverRun #MungoNationalPark #NSWParks #OutbackNSW #WorldHeritage #OutOnTheRun
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Check out what’s on this January and start planning your summer days the Wentworth way 👉 [www.experiencewentworth.com.au/EWSite/media/PDFFolder/WhatsOn/1-Jan2026_WhatsOn_Wentworth-Surroun...]
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ℹ️ Back O’ Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre
We’re open and waiting to say G’day!
Coffee’s flowing, food’s ready — and January’s no time to be sensible 😉
⏰ Summer hours: 9am – 3pm (Mon - Sun)
Pop in, have a yarn, and start 2026 the Back O’ Bourke way.
#visitbourke #Bourke #cafe #jandra
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Drop in at the Red Sands Takeaway when you're next in Menindee on the #DarlingRiverRun. Great coffee, hot food, fish & chips, hamburgers, bread, milk and all the essentials.
🖼 Take a moment to browse the historic photos and art lining the walls, sharing stories from Menindee’s past and present.
Open seven days seating available for dine in or takeaway available. If you are wanting sandwiches or salads for a day out on the lakes Red Sands can take care of your needs.
#Menindee #redsandstakeaway #OutOnTheRun
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HAPPY NEW YEAR | Dreaming of your next great outback adventure? 2026 is the perfect year to hit the road and explore the iconic Darling River Run - one of Outback NSW’s most unforgettable drives!
From historic river towns and wild landscapes to rich Indigenous culture, pioneering history and wide-open skies, there’s so much to see and do along the way.
📍 Plan your route from Brewarrina to Wentworth, discover hidden gems between every stop, and find must-see attractions, accommodation and travel tips on the official planning website 👉 www.thedarlingriverrun.com.au
🧭 Whether you’re planning a leisurely 2-week journey or a series of weekend escapes, start with the suggested itineraries, travel maps and adventure guides available online - your best resource for plotting an epic 2026 trip.
🗓️ Start dreaming, start planning, and make 2026 the year you’re #OutOnTheRun!
#DarlingRiverRun #OutbackNSW #OutbackBeds #RoadTrip #TravelAustralia
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