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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.

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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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The Wentworth Visitor Centre is turning one, and you’re invited to the celebration.

📅 Friday 10 October
⏰ 4pm–7pm
📍 Wentworth Visitor Centre - 61 Darling Street, Wentworth

Enjoy live music, indoor market stalls, a line dancing display, birthday cake, popcorn and fun children’s activities.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

#WentworthNSW #WentworthVisitorCentre #CommunityEvent
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💦 Goodooga Splash Park NOW OPEN for the summer season! 💦 ... See MoreSee Less

Just a Heads Up for travelers looking to stay with us next week. We’re hosting the Toowoomba East Rotary Club’s Outback Trek on the 23rd and 24th - and they’ve booked exclusive use. There’s a lot of preparations (not just meals) so we’ll be CLOSED from Monday 22nd for 3 days ok. Cheers and beers, Liz
#thedarlingriverrun #visitbackobourke #OutbackBeds #backobourke
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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  

#NorthBourke #OutOnTheRun

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

#NorthBourke #OutOnTheRun
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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!

#VisitBourke #BackOBourke #OutbackSpring #Wildflowers
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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.
For information on road conditions in the Unincorporated Area please monitor the Live Traffic NSW website.
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