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The Darling River Run

The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures in Outback NSW

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    • About The Darling River Run
    • Information Brochure
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  • Runs
    • Brewarrina to Bourke
    • Bourke to Louth
    • Louth to Tilpa
    • Tilpa to Wilcannia
    • Wilcannia to Menindee
    • Menindee to Pooncarie
    • Pooncarie to Wentworth
  • Towns
    • Brewarrina
    • Bourke
    • Louth
    • Tilpa
    • Wilcannia
    • Menindee
    • Pooncarie
    • Wentworth
  • Side Trips
    • Cobar
    • Goodooga Great Artesian Springs
    • Walgett
    • White Cliffs
  • National Parks
    • Toorale National Park
    • Gundabooka National Park
    • Paroo-Darling National Park
    • Sturt National Park
    • Kinchega National Park
    • Mungo National Park
    • Culgoa National Park
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    • Tours
    • Aboriginal Culture
    • Where to stay
    • Outback Beds
    • Caravan & Motorhome
    • Camping
    • Eat & Drink
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Travel The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures

Discover the Darling River & Experience Outback NSW

Darling River Run

Towns & Villages of the Darling River Run

Discover the towns and villages of the Darling River Run, where hospitality, local stories, and the true spirit of Outback NSW flow from communities built along the banks of the Darling River.

Towns & Villages of the Darling River Run

Travel Map

Explore the Darling River Run & Outback Beds Touring Map – a guide to outback stays remote towns, and hidden gems along the mighty Darling River and beyond.

Travel Map

National Parks

Discover Outback NSW’s extraordinary National Parks from Mungo’s ancient wonders to Kinchega’s river landscapes, and Gunderbooka’s striking ranges, each highlighting the region’s breathtaking diversity and offering unforgettable experiences.

National Parks

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.

Brewarrina to Bourke

Brewarrina to Bourke

Bourke to Louth Road

Bourke to Louth

Louth to Tilpa Road

Louth to Tilpa

Tilpa to Wilcannia

Wilcannia to Menindee Road

Wilcannia to Menindee

Menindee to Pooncarie Darling River Run

Menindee to Pooncarie

Pooncarie to Wentworth

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Featured Attractions

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

The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

Dunlop Station

Dunlop Station

Dry Tank campground, Gundabooka National Park

Dry Tank campground, Gundabooka National Park

Goodooga Artesian Springs

Goodooga Artesian Springs

Mount Oxley

Mount Oxley

Mungo Walls of China Tour with an Aboriginal Tour Guide, Mungo National Park

Mungo Walls of China Tour with an Aboriginal Tour Guide, Mungo National Park

Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) Toorale National Park

Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) Toorale National Park

Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum

Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum

Kinchega Woolshed

Kinchega Woolshed

Mulgowan (Yappa) Aboriginal Art Site walking track

Mulgowan (Yappa) Aboriginal Art Site walking track


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Important Update: Bruce Munro’s Trail of Lights + FOSO closure.

Due to the current wet weather forecast and to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, the Trail of Lights on Lock Island and FOSO in Wentworth will be closed Saturday 16th May.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to Trail of Lights + FOSO on Thursday 21 May. Riverside Live will also return at 6pm on Saturday 23 May at Rio Vista Park, featuring live music from Mildura Academy of Music and Performance
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Travelling between Menindee and Wilcannia along the West Wilcannia Road? Make time to stop in at Nelia Gaari Station for an unforgettable outback stay on the Darling River Run.

Set along the Darling River, Nelia Gaari offers peaceful camping, river views, campfires and the chance to truly switch off and experience the beauty of the outback. It’s the perfect place to slow down, relax and enjoy the journey between two iconic Darling River towns.

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Towns

  • Brewarrina
  • Bourke
  • Louth
  • Tilpa
  • Wilcannia
  • Menindee
  • Pooncarie
  • Wentworth
  • Map

NSW Parks

  • Toorale National Park
  • Gundabooka National Park
  • Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Kinchega National Park
  • Sturt National Park
  • Mungo National Park
  • Culgoa National Park
  • Map

Runs

  • Walgett to Brewarrina
  • Brewarrina to Bourke
  • Bourke to Louth
  • Louth to Tilpa
  • Tilpa to Wilcannia
  • Wilcannia to Menindee
  • Menindee to Pooncarie
  • Pooncarie to Wentworth

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