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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 Darlingโ€™s water comes from within the Western Catchment - the majority of โ€œfreshโ€ 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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Get ready for an immersive adventure along the mighty Darling River!

While our beloved Jandra's guided tours may not be happening at the moment, you can still experience the thrill of river travel in our state-of-the-art Jandra Simulation at the Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre!

Visit us 7 days a week in February from 9am-3pm to explore the Darling's history and beauty. Plan your trip to Bourke now and discover the real Australia!

#visitbourke #darlingriver #Bourke #riverboats #tourismnsw
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Dont miss the Pooncarie Bushmans Ball for a night of fun and dancing at the Pooncarie Town Hall on SAT 1st of March 2025 starting at 7:00PM. Get ready to kick up your heels and enjoy live music, delicious food, beautifully cold frothies and even a mechanical Bull!

FREE UNPOWERED CAMPING is available next to the town hall for the night.

Dress code is semi formal attire with a prize for best dressed male and female on the night. Canapรฉs Provided, Drinks at bar prices. Adults only event, Strictly 18 years +

Tickets available at Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/42KCz4N

Experience Wentworth Pooncarie Field Day Group Inc #DarlingRiverRun #Pooncarie

Don't miss the Pooncarie Bushman's Ball for a night of fun and dancing at the Pooncarie Town Hall on SAT 1st of March 2025 starting at 7:00PM. Get ready to kick up your heels and enjoy live music, delicious food, beautifully cold frothies and even a mechanical Bull!

FREE UNPOWERED CAMPING is available next to the town hall for the night.

Dress code is semi formal attire with a prize for best dressed male and female on the night. Canapรฉs Provided, Drinks at bar prices. Adults only event, Strictly 18 years +

Tickets available at Eventbrite: bit.ly/42KCz4N

Experience Wentworth Pooncarie Field Day Group Inc #DarlingRiverRun #pooncarie
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Narelle Fletcher

Get your dancing shoes on ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š Ian Schultz Tegan Sanders Adam Mackenzie

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Alison Nipperess

โ›ฝ 24 HOUR FUEL  is now available at Port Pitstop Pooncarie Fuel Stop with the installation of a new fuel payment machine.

#DarlingRiverRun #Pooncarie Experience Wentworth #24hourfuel

โ›ฝ 24 HOUR FUEL is now available at Port Pitstop Pooncarie Fuel Stop with the installation of a new fuel payment machine.

#DarlingRiverRun #pooncarie Experience Wentworth #24hourfuel
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From Sth Australia spent a couple of days on the river there.Friendly people ,fuelled up and headed for Broken Hill ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Had breakie there after camping the night on the riverbank. Very helpful knowledgeable staff. Actually had dinner in the pub the night before I recommend that too

Spent quite a few nights at the river camp site. Many thanks to the Sister whom saved my life on one of my visits to this great town.

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Make sure you check out Kidmans Camp Country Resort at North Bourke if youre looking for caravan, camping or cabin accommodation #OnTheRun. 

They offer these great Deluxe En Suite Log Cabins which are fully self-contained, including a toilet, shower, and a stylish kitchenette. With a queen bed and built-in lounge, there is plenty of space in which to relax in between tours and explorations of Bourke and surrounds.

Visit Bourke #DarlingRiverRun #NorthBourke #KidmansCamp

Make sure you check out Kidmans Camp Country Resort at North Bourke if you're looking for caravan, camping or cabin accommodation #ontherun.

They offer these great Deluxe En Suite Log Cabins which are fully self-contained, including a toilet, shower, and a stylish kitchenette. With a queen bed and built-in lounge, there is plenty of space in which to relax in between tours and explorations of Bourke and surrounds.

Visit Bourke #DarlingRiverRun #northbourke #kidmanscamp
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No. We have a dog and prefer Mitchell Caravan Park closer to town. mitchellcaravanpark.com.au/

The cabins are so cute, and management were very helpful when we had an unplanned overnight stay there because storms prevented us from flying further that day.

My cabin every second Friday for years,loved feeding the birds and roo’s while having a rum on the rocking chair.๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฆand ๐Ÿฅƒ

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