Immerse yourself in the nature, history and culture of the NSW Outback on an unforgettable road trip along the Darling River Run.
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Your adventure will take you from Brewarrina to Wentworth, following the mighty Darling for nearly 950km. As you meander along the river, you’ll see incredible landscapes, encounter local wildlife and discover areas rich in Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Along the way you’ll pass iconic outback towns brimming with friendly Aussie spirit and rich heritage. From Brewarrina, you’ll travel to Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, Wilcannia, Menindee and Pooncarie before reaching the historic town of Wentworth where the Darling River meets the Murray River.
Be sure to call into the visitor information centre at each town to discover the best vantage points, local attractions and available tours.
Or use the Darling River Run Discovery Directory – a comprehensive list of over 150 locations to find Accommodation, Where to Eat, Attractions and Activities, Supplies, Services and more.
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Please see the latest road report for Tuesday 15 July. Also please check road conditions for surrounding Shires as this may affect your journey. The road condition map is available on the Council's website.
www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au/Ser.../Road-conditions
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🌅 Free Camping by Lake Pamamaroo
Wake up to wide water views and big outback skies at Lake Pamamaroo, just north of Menindee on the Darling River Run.
This beautiful location offers free camping right on the lake’s edge—perfect for self-contained campers, sunsets, birdwatching, kayaking or simply doing nothing at all.
🚐 No bookings needed
🔥 Campfires allowed (check conditions)
🦢 Stunning reflections + birdlife
Unplug, unwind and let the lake work its magic.
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We stayed here a couple of years ago..absolutely beautiful...
We stayed there in June. Beautiful place
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August is a busy month for our Shire. Anyone wanting to stay in Central Darling is advised to book in advance. The Wilcannia Caravan Park is popular and booking out. On 17 August there are No Powered Sites available and 8 Non-Powered Sites available. On 18th August there are No Sites available. You can book online for the caravan park. Wilcannia is also and RV Friendly town.
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I’m home tomorrow night so will catch up with the DRR group xo
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Happy Sunday all. What a beautiful Bourke Winter Day! Here is a 360 degree view of Bourke over The Darling River this morning.
Click, zoom and enjoy!
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Wow, zoomed in on my old house still standing 😂 
Its that time of the year, glorious days and fresh nights. Love sharing good company round a camp fire ... See MoreSee Less
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We had two wonderful nights there in March. Great camp, great hosts with great bush facilities.
We stayed two nights recently and loved it. Can’t speak highly enough of hosts Greg and Lily, who helped us out with a flat tyre. Great station stay!
Beautiful place to stay
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🚗 School holidays are here — time to hit the road and head somewhere a little unexpected (and totally unforgettable)... like the Back O’ Bourke!
We get it — everyone loves a beach trip. But out here, we’ve got the glorious Darling River, sunset views from Mount Oxley, riverbank camping spots that’ll make your stress evaporate, and more birds than your grandma's feeder.
Take a cruise on the Jandra Paddleboat, wander through the historic North Bourke village, wave to a local (they’ll probably wave back), and soak in the peace and quiet that makes you forget what “busy” even means.
Need fuel? Groceries? A shady play area to catch your breath in? We’ve got all that — plus some of the friendliest people on the planet who’ll help you out quicker than you can say “where’s the servo?”
Swing into the Back O’ Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre to learn a thing or two, then grab a coffee (or a cheeky treat) from the Back O’ Bourke Café — trust us, it’s the kind of place where stories start and yarns never end.
So if you’re chasing something real, a bit of adventure, and a lot of heart — Bourke’s waiting. Come see what the fuss is about. 💛
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