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The Darling River Run

The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures in Outback NSW

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    • Brewarrina to Bourke
    • Bourke to Louth
    • Louth to Tilpa
    • Tilpa to Wilcannia
    • Wilcannia to Menindee
    • Menindee to Pooncarie
    • Pooncarie to Wentworth
  • Towns
    • Brewarrina
    • Bourke
    • Louth
    • Tilpa
    • Wilcannia
    • Menindee
    • Pooncarie
    • Wentworth
  • Side Trips
    • Cobar
    • Goodooga Great Artesian Springs
    • Walgett
    • White Cliffs
  • National Parks
    • Toorale National Park
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    • Paroo-Darling National Park
    • Sturt National Park
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Travel The Darling River Run

One of Australia’s great driving adventures

Discover the Darling River & Experience Outback NSW

Darling River Run

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.

Towns & Villages of the Darling River Run

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.

Travel Map

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.

National Parks

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.

Brewarrina to Bourke

Brewarrina to Bourke

Bourke to Louth Road

Bourke to Louth

Louth to Tilpa Road

Louth to Tilpa

Tilpa to Wilcannia

Wilcannia to Menindee Road

Wilcannia to Menindee

Menindee to Pooncarie Darling River Run

Menindee to Pooncarie

Pooncarie to Wentworth

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Featured Attractions

The Darling River Run Discovery Directory – Discover more attractions and activities, camping locations, where to stay, eat & drink, supplies, services and more.

Explore Perry Sandhills

Explore Perry Sandhills

Kidman’s Camp

Kidman’s Camp

Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) Toorale National Park

Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) Toorale National Park

Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum

Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum

Mungo Walls of China Tour with an Aboriginal Tour Guide, Mungo National Park

Mungo Walls of China Tour with an Aboriginal Tour Guide, Mungo National Park

Kinchega Woolshed

Kinchega Woolshed

Copi Hollow Caravan Park

Copi Hollow Caravan Park

Little Mountain walking track

Little Mountain walking track

Dunlop Station

Dunlop Station

Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)

Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)


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19 hours ago

Are you getting ready for the Bourke Show – Saturday 9 May? 🎡

The Pavilion section is a big part of what makes our show so special — even one entry can make a real difference, so why not get involved!

Be sure to check out the Bourke Show Facebook page or local paper for all the Pavilion details.

And don’t forget, there’s a full day planned — from early morning events right through to the popular fireworks Saturday evening 🎆

It’s shaping up to be a great day for locals and visitors alike — see you there!
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Step into one of the oldest living cultures on earth at the Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum.

The museum offers visitors the opportunity to experience First Nation culture, country and history firsthand from local people, in the very spot where local tribes have gathered for tens of thousands of years.

Through the ancient tradition of storytelling, the Ngemba, Ualarai, Weilwan and Baranbinja people walk in the footsteps of their ancestors, bringing to life stories once thought long forgotten.

Make time to visit when you’re in Brewarrina for an experience that will stay with you long after you leave.

The museum is open Monday to Saturday, offering guided tours of the centre and the National-Heritage listed fish traps.

Call or text Brad at the Museum on 0457 869 088 to book a tour or visit their Facebook page for more information and updates.

#OutOnTheRun #Brewarrina #OutbackNSW #DarlingRiverRun #VisitNSW #AboriginalCulture
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4 days ago

The pub’s open, the river’s flowing, and the locals are always up for a chat.

If you’re still in town this afternoon… don’t rush off just yet.
Tomorrow’s a public holiday — take in the views, slow it right down.

The Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre are open from 9am, the Jandra will be cruising, Cafe and the sunrise will do its thing.

Slow down, stay a little longer, and back the locals — you’ll be glad you did.
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5 days ago

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

🌺 Lest we forget.

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Towns

  • Brewarrina
  • Bourke
  • Louth
  • Tilpa
  • Wilcannia
  • Menindee
  • Pooncarie
  • Wentworth
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NSW Parks

  • Toorale National Park
  • Gundabooka National Park
  • Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Kinchega National Park
  • Sturt National Park
  • Mungo National Park
  • Culgoa National Park
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Runs

  • Walgett to Brewarrina
  • Brewarrina to Bourke
  • Bourke to Louth
  • Louth to Tilpa
  • Tilpa to Wilcannia
  • Wilcannia to Menindee
  • Menindee to Pooncarie
  • Pooncarie to Wentworth

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