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The Darling River Run

The Darling River Run is a thin, winding line describing a route through the NSW outback, characterised by landscape, history, culture, literature and adventure. Taken as a whole, or in its various component parts, the route provides an opportunity to see the real Australian Bush and experience some safe and easy off-road driving, connect with Aboriginal culture and iconic Towns & Locations along the Darling River, and drench yourself in the history, and contemporary life of a part of the country that is central to the national psyche.

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The Darling River is the third longest river in Australia and is the lifeblood of Outback NSW. Only a small percentage of the Darlingโ€™s water comes from within the Western Catchment - the majority of โ€œfreshโ€ enters the system from Queensland rains (rain falling west of the Divide in Queensland). Be sure during your drive that you call in to the Visitor Information Centres in each township and chat with the friendly staff who are knowledgeable on the best vantage points, local attractions, river history and updated road conditions.

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Warwick from Broken Hill had a good catch while fishing at Menindee. He says with the fresh water coming into the lakes the fish are biting!

 #DarlingRiveRun #MenindeeLakes  #FishingImage attachmentImage attachment

Warwick from Broken Hill had a good catch while fishing at Menindee. He says with the fresh water coming into the lakes the fish are biting!

#darlingriverun #menindeelakes #fishing
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Question from a non fisherman. What happens to the carp population in these conditions?

Nice Yellows.

Justin Aitken

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Visit Outback Almonds on western side of the Darling River between Pooncarie and Wentworth on the #DarlingRiverRun

Visit Outback Almonds on western side of the Darling River between Pooncarie and Wentworth on the #DarlingRiverRunItโ€™s the season for enjoying the crisp fresh mornings, the glorious sun shiny afternoons, and ending the day with a glass of red around a campfire alongside the Darling Barka.

Winter bookings now open, via our website.
The Cottage, Glamping tent and off grid camp sites. Whatever takes your fancy ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ
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New strip of tar just at end of airstrip out of Louth
Thank you to all who did this ,its so nice to see a bit more tar on our Louth to Bourke road โค๏ธ
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Full Moon rising... Menindee

#outontherun #MenindeeLakes #DarlingRiveRun #feelnsw 
Central Darling Shire Council 

๐Ÿ“ท 13/5/25

Full Moon rising... Menindee

#outontherun #menindeelakes #darlingriverun #FeelNSW
Central Darling Shire Council

๐Ÿ“ท 13/5/25
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Thats a WOW

Beautiful photo! ๐Ÿ˜

Beautiful

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The town of Wilcannia was treated to a special opening of the new Baaka Cultural Centre yesterday. It was a great opportunity for the community to get a first hand look at the new facility with its unique design and construction, which will serve as a hub for community activities, local artists and facilitate tourism in the region.

The official opening date is yet to be announced!

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The town of Wilcannia was treated to a special opening of the new Baaka Cultural Centre Wilcannia yesterday. It was a great opportunity for the community to get a first hand look at the new facility with its unique design and construction, which will serve as a hub for community activities, local artists and facilitate tourism in the region.

The official opening date is yet to be announced!

๐Ÿ“ท Images by Andrew [email protected]
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Looks fantastic, was under construction when we last stayed there. Look forward to visiting it.

Wow, it looks beautiful! Watched it over last couple/few years being built. What a boost for the town. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

What an absolutely fantastic looking space. Great work.

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Where two rivers meet. The junction of Australias two longest rivers, the Murray and the Darling - an iconic Australian must-see on the #DarlingRiverRun at #Wentworth NSW.

The Junction Island Nature Reserve and Walking Track is the shoal of land between the Darling and Murray Rivers.

โœ”๏ธ Stand between the iconic Murray and Darling Rivers
โœ”๏ธ Explore rich wildlife on a scenic island walking track
โœ”๏ธ Discover historic and cultural significance at the river junction

Standing right in the middle of Australias two greatest rivers is a unique Australian experience not to be missed.

Experience Wentworth #GetOnTheRun #FeelNSW

Where two rivers meet. The junction of Australia's two longest rivers, the Murray and the Darling - an iconic Australian 'must-see' on the #DarlingRiverRun at #wentworth NSW.

The Junction Island Nature Reserve and Walking Track is the shoal of land between the Darling and Murray Rivers.

โœ”๏ธ Stand between the iconic Murray and Darling Rivers
โœ”๏ธ Explore rich wildlife on a scenic island walking track
โœ”๏ธ Discover historic and cultural significance at the river junction

Standing right in the middle of Australia's two greatest rivers is a unique Australian experience not to be missed.

Experience Wentworth #GetOnTheRun #FeelNSW
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be there in 2022

Done the DRR in October last year great trip ๐Ÿ‘

I first saw this 60 years ago––always remember it.๐Ÿ˜€

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