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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 time is right for an opportunity to see the ancient structures of the Brewarrina Fish Traps.

The time is right for an opportunity to see the ancient structures of the Brewarrina Fish Traps.Friends here’s the answers to why you should come to our fishtraps now because you can see them clearly plus river looks good land looks good we just had rain cool weather.perfect time
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Road conditions?

Would be good to be there to have a look.

Probably a dumb question to many but how do they work? Eg do they trap fish as the water flow down stream or do the herd fish as they naturally try to swim up stream

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Wow what a great spot .

Gorgeous 🦋

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🌟🎉 Get ready to kick up your heels and have a blast at the Bourke Twilight Street Fiesta! 🎶✨

We're bringing you the incredible Fanny Lumsden, fresh off her AWARD-WINNING album HEY DAWN! That's right—she's a 2 x ARIA winner, 9 x Golden Guitar champ, and now an official country music superhero!

Join us this Saturday, from 4pm at the Darling Park/Wharf Precinct, where the live music will be flowing, the food stalls will be grilling, and the local markets will be bustling! Expect Fanny to bring her joy, energy, and the kind of storytelling that might just make you shed a tear... or a laugh! 😂

And let’s not forget about The Buckleys—get ready to dance like nobody's watching! 🕺💃

Bring your family, your friends, even your husband—because this fiesta is going to be one you’ll be talking about on Monday at work!

Can’t wait to see you there!
#BourkeFiesta #FunTimes #FamilyFriendly #visitbourke #MaybeBringSheep? 😉
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After about 18-months research historical stories from Central Darling Shire Pioneer Cemeteries – Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, Menindee and White Cliffs – are about to be revealed under the Stories Behind the Stones project. More details on Council's website.
www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au/News-articles/Stories-Behind-the-Stones-coming-soon
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I have relatives at Wilcannia and white cliffs cemetery

Jason Stace would be interesting

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To view Whats On in Wentworth and Surrounds April 2025 please view this link www.experiencewentworth.com.au/WhatsOnPDFs/Whats-On-April-Wentworth-Surrounds.aspx ... See MoreSee Less

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I have been planning a trip on the Darling but I m guessing it's going to be flooded out that way shortly ?

We enjoyed our visit to Wentworth - youtu.be/r2GmYQnvNZU?si=qTMdYCd-lqZJEbZk

I have been there many times over the years wonderful experience. Now can someone please tell me if it is still open??? Why I’m asking is that the staff at the old Jail at Silverton told me back in July that it was closed.

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