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Pooncarie
Originally gazetted as Pooncaira' in 1863, the area was first 'established' by Europeans in the 1840's as settlers took up illegal livestock runs on crown land. By the 1860's the federal government, in an attempt to gain control of the area, formalised these illegal (and unfenced) claims.
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The famous explorers Bourke and Wills reached the Darling river at nearby Tarcoola Station and made camp at what is now Bilbarka Park in September 1860 one way to their ill-fated expedition north west to the Gulf.
More settlers followed and the town established itself as a service hub for outlying stations and more importantly, at the time, a port for the Paddle-steamer trade that was pushing up the Darling River.
The highlight on the social calendar is the Pooncarie Cup (October)The River Run - Pooncarie provides wonderful access to the Darling River and The Darling River Run extends upstream to Menindee (and the Menindee Lakes) and downstream to the confluence of the Murray and Darling rivers at Wentworth.
One of the best Outback attraction in NSW is probably Lake Mungo (Mungo National Park) and Pooncarie is nearest upstream town to this magnificent natural wonder and culturally (indigenous) significant sites.
More settlers followed and the town established itself as a service hub for outlying stations and more importantly, at the time, a port for the Paddle-steamer trade that was pushing up the Darling River.
The highlight on the social calendar is the Pooncarie Cup (October)The River Run - Pooncarie provides wonderful access to the Darling River and The Darling River Run extends upstream to Menindee (and the Menindee Lakes) and downstream to the confluence of the Murray and Darling rivers at Wentworth.
One of the best Outback attraction in NSW is probably Lake Mungo (Mungo National Park) and Pooncarie is nearest upstream town to this magnificent natural wonder and culturally (indigenous) significant sites.
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Cobb Highway Touring route, by caravan, 4WD or car and explore NSW from the banks of the Murray River to the iconic outback towns.
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Harry Nanya Toursbronze Members >> lower darling - murrumbidgeeRead more...
Harry Nanya Tours specialises in Aboriginal guided tours to World Heritage Listed Mungo National Park. -
Pooncarie Gallery & Cafébronze Members >> lower darling - murrumbidgeeRead more...
A great little gallery and Cafe beautifully set on the banks of the Darling River at Pooncarie.
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Trentham Estatebronze Members >> lower darling - murrumbidgeeRead more...
Trentham Estate Winery... a family-owned boutique winery set right on the banks of the Murray River in south-west New South Wales. Trentham produces a vast range of varietal wines, and boasts a multi-award-winning Cellar Door and Restaurant. -
Turlee Stationbronze Members >> lower darling - murrumbidgeeRead more...
Turlee Station is a working sheep and wheat station located adjacent to Mungo National Park in outback NSW.