One of Australia’s great driving adventures
Discover the Darling River & Experience Outback NSW
Towns & Villages of the Darling River Run
Discover the towns and villages of the Darling River Run, where hospitality, local stories, and the true spirit of Outback NSW flow from communities built along the banks of the Darling River.
Travel Map
Explore the Darling River Run & Outback Beds Touring Map – a guide to outback stays remote towns, and hidden gems along the mighty Darling River and beyond.
National Parks
Discover Outback NSW’s extraordinary National Parks from Mungo’s ancient wonders to Kinchega’s river landscapes, and Gunderbooka’s striking ranges, each highlighting the region’s breathtaking diversity and offering unforgettable experiences.
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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Morning tea and Tours are back on after some lovely rain …20 mls here on Sunday 💦
Morning tea at 10;45 at the homestead followed by the tour
Some beautiful private camps available with your own fire pit and wood to get you started
Plenty of wood about if you have a saw as well….
See you soon
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Looking forward to seeing how this magnificent space is filled once the new Baaka Cultural Centre Wilcannia opens.
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At the far western edge of NSW, where the mighty Darling meets the Murray, Wentworth is a place where history, river life and wide-open landscapes come together.
Make a stop the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, the locals here know the region inside out. Whether you’re chasing the best riverfront camp, a hidden photo spot, or planning your journey along the Darling River Run, they’ll point you in the right direction.
Top things to see and do in Wentworth:
• Wentworth Visitor Information Centre (pictured)
• The Junction of the Darling & Murray Rivers – a must-see meeting of two iconic waterways
• Perry Sandhills – ancient dunes perfect for sunset shots and a bit of fun
• Old Wentworth Gaol – step back into the town’s frontier past
• PS Ruby – a beautifully restored paddle steamer
• Wentworth Wharf & Riverfront – ideal for a stroll, picnic or fishing
• Lock 10 & Weir – engineering meets river life
• FOSO (Wentworth Light Installation) – a stunning after-dark experience
• Local cafés, pubs and galleries – soak up the laid-back river town vibe
Whether you’re passing through or staying a while, Wentworth invites you to slow down, explore, and connect with the river that shaped this region.
📍 Stop at the VIC. Stay for the stories.
#DarlingRiverRun #OutOnTheRun #WentworthNSW #VisitNSW #OutbackNSW Experience Wentworth
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There has been some rain along the Darling River Run overnight with road closures reported in the Bourke and Central Darling Shires. Please check latest road condition reports for updates.
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