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Discover the Darling River and Experience Outback NSW


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Discover the Darling River Run Locations

The Darling River Run Discovery Directory - Discover attractions and activities, camping locations, where to stay, eat & drink, supplies, services and more.

Menindee Visitor Information Centre
Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
Menindee Self-Guided Tours
Wentworth Court House
Redbank Homestead, Gundabooka National Park
Goodooga Artesian Springs
Little Mountain walking track
Kinchega Woolshed
Kidman’s Camp
Dry Tank campground, Gundabooka National Park
Brewarrina Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre
Pooncarie Hotel
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
River Lady Tours
Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) Toorale National Park
Mungo Visitor Centre, Mungo National Park
Coach and Horses Campground, Paroo Darling National Park
The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre
Culgoa River Campground, Culgoa National Park
Mount Grenfell Historic Site

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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Have a great Christmas and new year, stay safe and happy, all of you.

😮 The section of sealed road between #Louth and Trilby Station along Toorale Road has now been completed. 

Although some of us love the adventure of the dirt, the new road is a welcome addition to the #DarlingRiverRun, greatly enhancing the accessibility of the popular stops of Dunlop Station and Trilby Station, particularly during wet weather.

#GetOnTheRun and check out this fantastic stretch of new section of road linking Weelong Road, Louth, to Trilby Station.

Bourke Shire Council | Visit Bourke | Dunlop Station Louth Nsw | Outback Beds

😮 The section of sealed road between #louth and Trilby Station along Toorale Road has now been completed.

Although some of us love the adventure of the dirt, the new road is a welcome addition to the #DarlingRiverRun, greatly enhancing the accessibility of the popular stops of Dunlop Station and Trilby Station, particularly during wet weather.

#GetOnTheRun and check out this fantastic stretch of new section of road linking Weelong Road, Louth, to Trilby Station.

Bourke Shire Council | Visit Bourke | Dunlop Station Louth Nsw | Outback Beds
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That's awesome. Allows more with none 4x4 cars to enjoy this awesome adventure.

single lane or dual

Did they tar right into the stations so you can camp. If not they are killing the outback adventures on dirt roads

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Step back to the late 1800s and experience life at Toorale Homestead, where Sir Samuel McCaughey and his family lived. After exploring the homestead grounds, take a short drive to the stunning Warrego Floodplain or enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Talowla lookout.

💡Remember to check the latest road reports, as rising Warrego River waters and recent rains may affect your journey.

For more information on accessing the National Park and tour details, reach out to the Back O' Bourke Exhibition and Information Centre or NSW National Parks!
#destinationnsw #Historic #historicbuilding #Bourke #VisitBourke #visitbackobourke #Tooralenationalpark #NationalParks
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🍻 The Albemarle Hotel is a great place to stop and have a cold beer #ontherun at Menindee. The hotel offers a spacious and comfortable area inside to relax, play pool and sit and chat with the locals. If you enjoy a punt, they are equipped with a separate TAB area, as well as a games room. The hotel also has a well shaded outside beer garden for you to enjoy.

🖋HISTORY: The Albemarle Hotel, built by Mr Pretty in 1886, burnt down in 1962 and was rebuilt the following year on the same site. Mrs Aileen Morphett, who owned the pub between 1928 and 1969, recalled many changes in that period.
Liquor licensing laws allowed only men or married women to hold a hotel license.

Its hard to believe that although I owned the hotel, I was prevented from being the licensee because the law didnt allow single women to hold a hotel license!

Paddle steamers from South Australia were the most reliable source of beer, although there was an ongoing problem with pillage by the crews. 

You would always have a couple of kegs with some tapped out... but the paddle steamer crews were a great bunch and a lot of fun... I remember them as very proud men.

Getting the beer was only part of the problem, keeping it cool was another.

Before refrigeration the wooden keg would be sat up on the bar with a wet chaff bag draped over it ... a water bag above would drip water on to it, keeping the beer cool.

Even with some of the later innovations like the replacement of the carbide gas lamps with new 32 volt electricity, she fondly recalls:

Oh it was a great treat for someone to bring a block of ice from Broken Hill, wrapped in newspaper... things have changed.

#DarlingRiverRun #Menindee #AlbemarleHotel Central Darling Shire Council

🍻 The Albemarle Hotel is a great place to stop and have a cold beer #ontherun at Menindee. The hotel offers a spacious and comfortable area inside to relax, play pool and sit and chat with the locals. If you enjoy a punt, they are equipped with a separate TAB area, as well as a games room. The hotel also has a well shaded outside beer garden for you to enjoy.

🖋HISTORY: The Albemarle Hotel, built by Mr Pretty in 1886, burnt down in 1962 and was rebuilt the following year on the same site. Mrs Aileen Morphett, who owned the pub between 1928 and 1969, recalled many changes in that period.
Liquor licensing laws allowed only men or married women to hold a hotel license.

"It's hard to believe that although I owned the hotel, I was prevented from being the licensee because the law didn't allow single women to hold a hotel license!"

Paddle steamers from South Australia were the most reliable source of beer, although there was an ongoing problem with pillage by the crews.

"You would always have a couple of kegs with some tapped out... but the paddle steamer crews were a great bunch and a lot of fun... I remember them as very proud men."

Getting the beer was only part of the problem, keeping it cool was another.

"Before refrigeration the wooden keg would be sat up on the bar with a wet chaff bag draped over it ... a water bag above would drip water on to it, keeping the beer cool."

Even with some of the later innovations like the replacement of the carbide gas lamps with new 32 volt electricity, she fondly recalls:

"Oh it was a great treat for someone to bring a block of ice from Broken Hill, wrapped in newspaper... things have changed."

#DarlingRiverRun #Menindee #AlbemarleHotel Central Darling Shire Council
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There is an Albemarle Station near Broken Hill that can’t be that far away from the pub.🤔 For many years they advertised in the Positions Vacant part of the Land Newspaper for Jackaroos with the final words being “ heart broken Foreign Legion types not wanted”.😁

good on a hot day

Bob Alexander is this on the list ??

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