One of Australia’s great driving adventures
Experience Outback NSW along the Darling River #ontherun
Bourke
Embedded in our Australian folklore is the iconic saying “Back O’ Bourke”. First coined by the Scottish poet William Ogilvie in his poem “At the Back O’ Bourke” the saying captures the image of the remoteness of Australia’s vast outback. Bourke is known as the gateway to the real outback and the ideal place to start your Darling River journey.Brewarrina
Brewarrina is a popular cultural and heritage stop for visitors taking in some of Outback NSW’s most stunning country. The Brewarrina District is adorned with some of nature’s most spectacular natural attractions including the National Heritage Listed Brewarrina Fish Traps, Culgoa National Park and the magnificent Barwon River.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.Explore the Towns of the Darling River
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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Tilpa, New South Wales, Australia
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That’s just wonderful, compared to our last visit in April 2019.
Amazing photos 🙂👍
Wowee. I am so excited for you all out there
Thrilling!
Julie, any idea how long this flow will sustain? Has it peaked?
Awesome
Great news
Susan Carol Cornelissen id love to see our campsite now 🤩
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And the water keeps coming... #tilpa finally looking like it should, with a flowing river! ... See MoreSee Less
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Keep it coming, wonderful to see hopefully all the way down to Wentworth.
Should run for a long time peak here in St George Qld yesterday
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful site.
That is awesome guys
Best news in a long time
Yes hopefully there’s more coming
Great news ,hope there is plenty more
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Jodie Finnegan be a good start to the holiday 🤷♂️
Keith Bennett
Michelle Baker Andrew Mills Jan Mills Adam Pavy Glen Davis if ya,ll interested
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Thanks to the Chief for the photo.
That is stunning....how good is it to finally have water...hope it hangs about for a long long time.....
Thrilled for you!!
What a wonderful sight
That’s great
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The Eye In The Sky at Trilby Station catching a unique perspective of the river flow progressing through #louth. ... See MoreSee Less
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Very exciting for you all Enjoy your scones
Must be great feeling
Skye Tolley
Susan Carol Cornelissen
Rags Zammit
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