 In 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". |
The Upper Darling - Cobar - Bogan
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bourke to louth
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Travelling the Darling River Run from Bourke to Louth is normally via the Bourke Wilcannia rd on the east of the river past Gundabooka NP. An alternative route is possible on the west as it passes through some wonderful red soil country and across the Warrego River.
Eastern Route |
Western Route |
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Road Type = gravel (dry weather road) - mostly Distance: 99 kms Road/Routes: Bourke-Wilcannia Rd |
Road Type = gravel (dry weather road) Distance: 125 kms Road/Routes: Out through Nth Bourke, (Crossing over the Warrego after about 80km) |
There are many options for the traveller on this section of The Darling River Run; there are choices for traveller upstream or downstream, various side trips and many iconic outback towns.
The following are some opportunities to experience the best of Outback NSW.
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our members in the area.....
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Read more...The Black Queen Experience is the Outback's most incredible 3-Act performance. With the greatest pleasure we welcome you to the Black Queen Experience. Be taken on a journey of discovery and mystique, as this 3- Act Performance unfolds.
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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. -
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Bourke is a wonderful community established in 1861 on the banks of the Darling River.
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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
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Walgett Shire embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern New South Wales.
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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.
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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. -
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The 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 Gallerybronze Members >> upper darling - cobar - boganRead more...
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. -
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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.
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Trilby Stationbronze Members >> upper darling - cobar - boganRead more...
Gary and Liz Murray from Trilby Station, a 200,000 acres sheep and cattle property on the banks of the Darling River in Outback NSW, invite visitors from around the world to come and taste their unique lifestyle.