The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures in Outback NSW

The last camp on the Darling River, Wanderer’s crossing River Retreat

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WANDERER’S CROSSING RIVER RETREAT

The last camp on the Darling River Run

Wanderer’s Crossing River Retreat, ( formerly Willow Bend Caravan Park ) has undergone a major transformation the last three years . Capitalizing on it’s unmatched location of the riverfront to one of Australia’s most iconic destinations, the Junction of the Darling/Baaka and Murray rivers.

  • Darling River frontage with access to the Murray River  
  • Walking distance to all recreational, sporting and shopping facilities
  • Ideal fishing and boating from park river bank
  • River cabins with boat moorings
  • Amenity blocks including unisex accessible toilet
  • 30 unpowered sites
  • 88 powered sites
  • Camp kitchen
  • Large camping area
  • Barbeque  facilities
  • Night feeding of possums
  • Pets at managers discretion
  • Playground at parks entrance
  • Beach
  • Bird Hide
  • Boat Pontoons
  • Dump point
  • Closest caravan park to Mungo National park
  • Only park in the shire with powered sites so close to the river

Boat Ramp Free Camping area

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The Boat Ramp free camping site is situated right on the Barwon- Darling River. With ample room to set up camp either with your Van, Tents or motor home, you’re sure to find the right spot to enjoy the simple pleasures in life with no fuss.

Launch your boat form the boat ramp or fish form the floating pontoon, you’re in a great spot to catch the perfect Golden perch (yella belly) to cook over the camp fire for dinner, there are plenty of beautiful old gum tress to give you the shade you need too

Take a dip and enjoy the sky changing colour at sunset, maybe even meander through the seasonal wildflowers that line the river beneath the bridge. This space is sure to bring out the photographer within you, look up through the old historic bridge to the night sky and capture the perfect shot.

  • Pet friendly
  • All access Toilet
  • Bins
  • BBQ’s (Fire)
  • Boat Ramp (water skiing permitted)
  • Four picnic shelters
  • Pontoon

 

Camp at the Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park

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Camping on the banks of the Darling River couldn’t be better

Pooncarie Golf Course nearby. Swing a club or drop a line in the river, both within walking distance of the grounds.

  • $10/Night for camping
  • $20 Refundable deposit for the key to enter camping grounds for a powered site
  • $1/Shower
  • Coin operated BBQ’s and showers
  • Fee and refundable key deposit at the Pooncarie Hotel , 9 Tarcoola St.
  • Dump Point
  • Potable water

“First in best dressed” no bookings taken

Fuel at Pooncarie General Store

Discovery Trail Wentworth

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Enjoy the Wentworth Discovery Trail.

If you’re spending some quality time in Wentworth, the Discovery Trail provides a fascinating insight into the region’s indigenous heritage, rich landscapes, natural wonders and settlement history.  Take an easy stroll around the township or a short drive to view our major attractions.

Download | Wentworth Discovery Trail | PDF

 

Menindee Auto Repair

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Menindee Auto Repairs – for all your car, mechanical & engine repair needs, providing a wide range of products and services, including vehicle registration checks.

Open Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm.