outback touring upper darling
Bourke <> Gundabooka NP <> Louth or Bourke

Mt Gundabooka (500m) lies within the magnificent rust coloured cliffs and gorges of the
Walgett <> Lightning Ridge <> Grawin Opal Fields <> Brewarrina

This side-trip from the Darling River Run will take you to the iconic and eccentric Australian opal mining town of



upper darling - cobar - bogan
Black Queen, Outstanding Outback theatre… with a twist.
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.
Bourke is a wonderful community established in 1861 on the banks of the Darling River.
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
Walgett Shire embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern New South Wales.
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.
Cobar Shire is situated in the centre of New South Wales at the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and the Kidman Way.
The Dowling Track - Travel in the footsteps of Vincent James Dowling across the area known as the "Plains of Promise".
The Australian Opal Centre - National museum housing the world's greatest public collection of Australian opal and precious opalised fossils.
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!