Mt Gundabooka (500m) lies within the magnificent rust coloured cliffs and gorges of the Gundabooka range - a region with great significance to the Ngiyampa people for ceremonial gatherings and culturally significant rock art. The National Park is great for hiking and bird-watching and there is a small camping area accessible by car. A new day-use area, (BBQ's, toilets and picnic area) has opened at Bennett's Gorge.
Bourke <> Gundabooka National Park:
Distance = 66km - about 45 mins (one way)
Route: Kidman Way (Sealed) to park entrance.
Gundabooka National Park < > Louth:
Distance = 52km - about 1 hr 15 mins
Route: Kidman Way (Sealed) - Louth-Bourke Rd (Dry weather road).
Award-winning Black Queen: “Completely Surprising.” The Black Queen is a collection of intertwining stories weaved together and told in a wonderfully mysterious and compelling way. Expect the unexpected. One of the reasons for the tremendous success of the Black Queen is the fact that it is a genuinely inspiring true story.
Bogan Shire, in Western NSW, has an area of 14,610 square kilometres, about 1.8% of the State's land surface. The geographical centre of NSW lies within the Shire’s boundaries. Nyngan, the Administrative Centre, is located on the Bogan River at the junction of the Mitchell and Barrier Highways with an estimated population of 2500.
Brewarrina was one of the great inter-tribal meeting places of eastern Australia with the fish traps, sustaining thousands of Aboriginal people during tribal gatherings
There are many ‘must see’ destinations in Australia and Lightning Ridge is certainly that; home of the beautiful Black Opal and like the wonderful gem, Lightning Ridge shows its varying colors depending on how you look at it.
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.
Chambers of the Black Hand offers an experience unlike any other. Ron Canlin the artist has created an amazing art galley carved in the sandstone 11 metres underground in a 100 year old mine.
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.
The Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park is uniquely located on the Bogan River, an easy walk to town, a haven for skiers, fishermen, birdwatchers and people just looking for a relaxing time on the banks of the Bogan!
Lightning Ridge's largest showroom. In the middle of town, opposite the Post Office. Created to look like an underground mine. We have the largest range of opal, jewellery, souvenirs, gifts, art and pottery.