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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".

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The Upper Darling - Cobar - Bogan

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mt grenfell historic siteMt Grenfell Historic site is a spiritually moving area as it provides many examples of magnificent rock paintings. The semi-permanent waterhole and many rockshelfs that provided shelter and ceremonial places that now exhibits some wonderful linear and figure designs depicting humans and assorted animals that are significant to the area and Aboriginal culture.

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culgoa npThe Culgoa National Park, which shares its northern border with the Culgoa Floodplain National Park in Queensland, is relatively small park but is no less important in its location in the Murray Darling basin in addition to Aboriginal and European culture.

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gundabooka NPGundabooka National Park is located a short drive from Bourke and the Darling River boasts some magnificent examples of Aboriginal Rock Art in addition to three magnificent walks to access different sections of Mt Gundabooka. Easily accessible off the Kidman way the three main areas of the park provide great walks and picnic locations and the centrally located Dry Tank area provides the visitor with a wonderfully located camping area.

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  • gold members >> upper darling - cobar - bogan
    Mast
    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.
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    bogan shireBogan 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.

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    a-bourkeBourke is a wonderful community established in 1861 on the banks of the Darling River.

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    Brewarrina ShireBrewarrina was one of the great inter-tribal meeting places of eastern Australia with the fish traps, sustaining thousands of Aboriginal people during tribal gatherings


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    Walgett ShireWalgett Shire embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern New South Wales.

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    Lightning RidgeThere 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.

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  • Back O’ Bourke Gallery
    silver members >> upper darling - cobar - bogan
    Back-O-Bourke-GalleryThe 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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  • Chambers of the Black Hand
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    chambers of the black handChambers 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.

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  • Cobar Shire
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    cobar shireCobar Shire is situated in the centre of New South Wales at the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and the Kidman Way.

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  • The Dowling Track
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    the dowling trackThe Dowling Track - Travel in the footsteps of Vincent James Dowling across the area known as the "Plains of Promise".

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  • The Opal Centre
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    Australian Opal CentreThe Australian Opal Centre - National museum housing the world's greatest public collection of Australian opal and precious opalised fossils.


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  • John Murray Art Gallery
    bronze Members >> upper darling - cobar - bogan
    John Murray Art GalleryThe 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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  • Nyngan CP
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    Nyngan Caravan ParkThe 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!

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  • Opal Cave
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    The Opal CaveLightning 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.

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