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".

Around the Corner

Warrego Highway - Moonie Highway - Balonne Highway - Cameron Corner:

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Distance = 1,698 km (Approx)

  • Brisbane
  • <> Toowoomba
  • <> The Darling Downs
  • <> St George
  • <> Cunnamulla
  • <> Thargomindah
  • <> Noccundra
  • <> Tibooburra

Sturt National Park

A grand tour (<1,700km) of Southern Queensland and the Corner Country of Outback NSW. Heading west from Brisbane towards Toowoomba and across the Great Dividing Range, across the Darling Downs and onto iconic Dalby, St George and Cunnamulla via the Balonne Highway. Crossing the Mitchell Highway at Cunnamulla, continuing west (OUTBACK DRIVING.. caution and preparation required) along the Development Road to Eulo (and the Mud Springs) through Thargomindah to the remote town (well pub) of Noccundra.

milparinkaFrom Noccundra, it is a 180km (approx) drive south to the NSW-Queensland border (Warri Warri Gate) and into the amazing Sturt National Park. Continuing south through Tibooburra (can divert here for Cameron Corner to the west) and onto Milparinka (a ‘must-see’ experience for Depot Glen, Poole’s Cairn and Poole’s Grave). From Milparinka, it is a nice run (sealed/gravel -50/50) down the Silver City Highway to Broken Hill.

 

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