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.

The Darling River Run

6 hours ago

Great shot of rain clouds rolling in at the Tilpa Hotel & Pub on Friday.Taken tonight from the front of the pub ... See MoreSee Less

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Was heading out there Easter weekend Bloody Covid has stuffed that up 🥺😫

Beautiful photo.

Did they get any rain out them?

Hallelujah 💦💦💦💦💦💦

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Darling flows at Karoola Station ... See MoreSee Less

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We're waiting but it seems to have slowed quiet abit as the flow still on it's way.

great to watch 😀

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The #MenindeeLakes, Lower Darling and Great Darling Anabranch are richly culturally significant areas, with many significant sites located throughout these areas. The lakes and river are the lifeblood of the Barkindji people and are vital to the #Barkindji way of life.
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3 days ago

Hi everyone - just checking in to confirm what you all know ... the message is very clear, stay at home and do not travel. Do it for your health and safety - and for the health and safety of those who live in regional and remote areas.

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Start your planning for better times ahead along the #DarlingRiverRun. Stay in authentic #Shearers Quarters near the legendary outback town of #Bourke at Food and Huts by Mt Oxley. Fantastic scenery, wildlife and all the comforts of home. Outback Beds

Start your planning for better times ahead along the #DarlingRiverRun. Stay in authentic #shearers Quarters near the legendary outback toOutback Bedsf="https://facebook.com/151031045063251">#bourke at Food and Huts by Mt Oxley. Fantastic scenery, wildlife and all the comforts of home. Outback BedsStay in authentic Shearers Quarters near the legendary outback town of Bourke. Fantastic scenery, wildlife and all the comforts of home. ... See MoreSee Less

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