Upper Darling - Cobar - Bogan Gundabooka NP
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A capricious environment of flood and drought, of heat and crisp cold nights – a place to marvel at glowing red cliffs and magnificent vistas of the hills, red sands, secluded woodlands and gorges of the Gundabooka Range. You’ll soon understand its deep significance to Ngemba and Barkinji people.
In addition to being vital for stone, water, food and medicine, this area holds major significance in terms of indigenous ceremony and creation, reflected in the magnificent examples of Aboriginal rock art found in the park.
Bounded to the north by the Darling River, the park features open plains and a beautiful creek-fed gorge. There are three access points to the horseshoe shaped Mt Gundabooka, for walks and picnics. The Mulgowan (Yapa) Art Site Walk is an easy trail along a small rocky bluff to the rock pools and river gums of Mulareenya Creeks.
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The Little Mountain trail features vistas of Mt Gundabooka along an interpretive walk through Dry Tank, which is also an ideal camping spot. The Valley of the Eagles walking trail is an easy 1 km hike to the base of Mt Gundabooka. Access to the park is via a dry weather road, 50 km south of Bourke off the Kidman Highway. GPS:-30.51312* 145.7099* Autumn, winter and spring are the best times to visit, avoiding the extreme summer heat. Tour Operators: Gundabooka NP Tour Operators Park Office: 51 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW Website: Gundabooka NP Telephone: 02 6872 2744 |
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Black Queen, Outstanding Outback theatre… with a twist.
Winner of the 2010 NSW ‘Heritage and Cultural Award’ (Bronze) and the 2010 NSW Inland ‘Attraction of the Year Award’ (Gold). -
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Bourke is a wonderful community established in 1861 on the banks of the Darling River.
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The Back O’ Bourke Gallery is situated on the banks of the Darling River at North Bourke, 5km north of the legendary Australian town of Bourke in outback NSW. North Bourke is a developing outback tourist village and this beautifully presented gallery houses the studio of exciting outback artist, Jenny Greentree. Jen’s art is inspired by the rich outback scenery of Bourke and together with her husband Steve they have developed a gallery that never ceases to impress the many visitors that pass through its doors. This working commercial gallery is a must see gallery on the ‘Outback gallery loop’ from Lightning Ridge to Broken Hill and original works and reproductions have found homes around Australia and overseas. -
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The Dowling Track - Travel in the footsteps of Vincent James Dowling across the area known as the "Plains of Promise".
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The Australian Opal Centre - National museum housing the world's greatest public collection of Australian opal and precious opalised fossils.
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The John Murray Art Gallery in Lightning Ridge is the exclusive outlet for original John Murray paintings. One of the bush's leading art galleries, you'll see a brilliant collection of outback landscapes and characters. This really is the quitessential outback art collection. -
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