Outback Travel Map

The Darling River Run is a spectacular journey stretching nearly 950 kilometres following alongside the mighty Darling. This memorable road trip is rich in history of pioneering days, showcases impressive scenery and highlights indigenous history and culture. Use our Outback Travel Map as a guide for your trip and Outback Beds Locations.

Our Towns

Tilpa
Pooncarie
Bourke
Menindee
Wilcannia
Louth
Wentworth
Brewarrina

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The Darling River Towns allow travellers to experience the friendly and welcoming nature of the outback communities living along it’s banks. When you spend time in towns along the Darling River Run you will have the opportunity to see the many attractions and off-road locations that make this part of the Australian bush truly unique.

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National Parks

Outback NSW not only has some of the best National Parks in NSW, but also Australia. National Parks of Outback NSW are as diverse as the area itself. From Mungo National Park in the south-west of the State, the river land beside the Darling River at Kinchega National Park to the remote outback expanses of Sturt National Park.

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.

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The Darling River is the third longest river in Australia and is the lifeblood of Outback NSW. Only a small percentage of the Darling’s water comes from within the Western Catchment - the majority of “fresh” enters the system from Queensland rains (rain falling west of the Divide in Queensland). Be sure during your drive that you call in to the Visitor Information Centres in each township and chat with the friendly staff who are knowledgeable on the best vantage points, local attractions, river history and updated road conditions.

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Check out the latest edition of The Camping & Off Road Radio Show. The Duck talks about getting back out on the road when restrictions are lifted and highlights the #DarlingRiverRun as a fantastic option for travelers that may have never experienced the towns and farm stays along the Darling River. ... See MoreSee Less

The Camping and Off-Road Radio Show - Full Show Podcast, May 22nd - The Camping & Off Road Radio Show - Omny.fm

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Interesting story highlighting the unique housing in #WhiteCliffs. Cree Marshall came to White Cliffs 27 years ago, and she is still living underground in the outback settlement with her husband, an experienced opal miner.
"I've always lived underground out here, my houses started off pretty rough and over the years they've got a bit flasher."

Check out the White Cliffs Underground Motel on the #DarlingRiverRun after June 1 and experience underground living for yourself. ... See MoreSee Less

Outback underground house takes on a New York style

When the daytime temperature gets above 50 degrees Celsius, living in the cool underground holds huge appeal.

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Col Thomas

We stayed there years ago - an amazing restaurant was attached. Very comfortable nights sleep once we were reassured that the vents were covered to stop the roos dropping in overnight!! Just loved it.

Stayed a fair while ago, absolutely loved it, so peaceful n relaxing. Love the dugouts

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Dunlop Station Louth Nsw on the #DarlingRiverRun will be re-opening on the 1st June. Open Wednesday through to Sunday all year round. Get back #ontherun! this June.

Dunlop Station Louth Nsw on the #DarlingRiverRun will be re-opening on the 1st June. Open Wednesday through to Sunday all year round. Get back #ontherun! this June. ... See MoreSee Less

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Been there well worth trip and hear the stories.

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Fantastic! The Grey Nomads and Families will be able to visit during School Holidays!! Wonderful!

Excellent news. Ready for a visit. Rosie Houghton Dean Fletcher Evelyn Owen

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Bourke has weathered drought and pandemic is ready for tourists when travel restrictions ease. ... See MoreSee Less

'We are ready': Outback NSW prepares to welcome tourists back

Outback New South Wales residents say the are determined to survive after three years of drought and three months of COVID-19 lockdown.

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Liz Goodwin

Great news ! See you out there in a few weeks

Suzie Hosie the school holidays are taken care of...

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Missing the campfires, the yarns and laughs, the fishing and yabbying, the birdwatching and bush walking ... Come June 1st Trilby Station will be welcoming visitors on #DarlingRiverRun.Come June 1st we’ll be welcoming everyone who did their best to stop the spread of Covid 19 out west by staying put at home. I’m sure you’ve missed the campfires, the yarns and laughs, the fishing and yabbying, the birdwatching and bush walking ... just generally roaming at leisure. So welcome back ... the Outback is looking amazing after rain and a good flow right down the Darling River!

Our secluded river campsites are well spaced and we’ll have risk management plans in place to ensure everyone’s safety, but if you’d like to be fully self-contained we have good quality bore water to fill your tanks (and we’re ok with the grey water running on a nearby tree). Bookings are essential at this time too, so once you’ve got your ducks lined up let us know OK. ... See MoreSee Less

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