drive outback australiaIn order to make your Outback NSW touring experience the best it can possibly be, we have produced an extensive "Darling River Run Map and Guide".

broken hill loop

Wentworth <> Broken Hill <> Menindee <> Kinchega NP <> Pooncarie <> (Mungo NP)

broken hill outback nswTaking in Wentworth, Broken Hill, Menindee (Kinchega NP and the lakes) Pooncarie and Mungo National Park as a sidetrack, this loop has it all and allows you to visit Broken Hill and do a grand tour of the lower Darling. The 'capital' of Outback NSW, Broken Hill, has everything the traveller could hope, from the cafes, restaurants, Galleries and outback history.

Sturt National Park - Corner Country - Outback NSW
Sturt National Park - Corner Country - Outback NSW
Sturt National Park - Corner Country - Outback NSW
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Menindee and the magnificent Lakes is a must for wildlife, camping and fishing as is the Kinchega National Park. From Menindee, you rejoin the Darling River Run with Wilcannia upstream and the historic Pooncarie downstream.

For those wanting to also visit Lake Mungo (Mungo National Park) and/or Mutawintji, this loop can also incorporate the Mungo Loop and the Mutawintji Loop.

Wentworth <>Broken Hill:

  • Distance = 268 km - about 3 hours
  • Route: Silver City Highway (Sealed)

Broken Hill <>Menindee:

  • Distance = 130 km - about 1 hr 30 mins
  • Route = Menindee Rd (Sealed)
 
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  • Broken Hill
    strategic partners >> central darling - broken hill
    Broken HillBroken Hill is a thriving community on the edge of the NSW Outback. With a population of over 20,000 people it is the economic and cultural hub of Far Western NSW; A thriving mining and mineral industry and over 300,000 tourists per year.

  • Central Darling
    strategic partners >> central darling - broken hill
    Central Darling ShireCentral Darling Shire encompasses an area of over 53,000 square kilometres, making it the largest Local Government Area in NSW. Conversely, population figures for the Shire are one of the lowest at 2000 residents dispersed throughout and surrounding the towns.
  • Silver City Tours
    silver members >> central darling - broken hill
    a-silvercitytSilver City Tours philosophy of sit back, relax and enjoy best sums up the most compelling reason for booking an organised tour.

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  • Silverton Tourism
    tourism association members >> central darling - broken hill
    silvertonThere is a very special magic about Silverton. It must be the most thriving and healthy looking ghost town in the world.


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  • White Cliffs
    tourism association members >> central darling - broken hill
    White CliffsWhite Cliffs was the first to establish this country as the world's leading producer of the fiery stone known as Opal.

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  • Bells Milk Bar
    bronze Members >> central darling - broken hill
    bells milk barAt Bells, not only will you experience on the oldest intact Milk Bars, but you will tatse amazing old fashioned drinks made in Broken Hill to Les Bell's famous 1950's recipe.


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  • Broken Hill First National
    bronze Members >> central darling - broken hill
    first national broken hillOur reputation is built on trust, honesty and the right advice. We strive to provide you with efficient and friendly service. If you are buying or selling, renting, require management of your investment property or just need reliable advice, let our team be there to help with all your real estate needs.

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  • Eldee Station
    bronze Members >> central darling - broken hill
    eldee stationEldee Station boasts great outback hospitality and is a family owned working sheep and cattle station with great outback tourist experiences, services and facilities.

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