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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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    • About The Darling River Run
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  • Runs
    • 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
    • Gundabooka National Park
    • Paroo-Darling National Park
    • Sturt National Park
    • Kinchega National Park
    • Mungo National Park
    • Culgoa 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.

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

Mount Oxley

Mount Oxley

Goodooga Artesian Springs

Goodooga Artesian Springs

Mulgowan (Yappa) Aboriginal Art Site walking track

Mulgowan (Yappa) Aboriginal Art Site walking track

Dunlop Station

Dunlop Station

Little Mountain walking track

Little Mountain walking track

Copi Hollow Caravan Park

Copi Hollow Caravan Park

The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

The Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

Explore Perry Sandhills

Explore Perry Sandhills


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Step into the story of the outback at Dunlop Station Louth, one of the oldest pastoral stations along the Darling River Run. 🌾

With its historic buildings, riverside setting and timeless landscapes, Dunlop offers a glimpse into the region’s rich pastoral heritage. It’s easy to imagine the days when wool, riverboats and stock routes shaped life along the Baaka.

Pause by the river, take in the wide open spaces, and experience a place where outback history still runs deep.

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Please see the latest road report for Monday 16 February. Also please check road conditions for surrounding Shires as this may affect your journey. The road condition map is available on our Council website. For information on road conditions in the Unincorporated Area please monitor the Live Traffic NSW website. ... See MoreSee Less

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Towns

  • Brewarrina
  • Bourke
  • Louth
  • Tilpa
  • Wilcannia
  • Menindee
  • Pooncarie
  • Wentworth
  • Map

NSW Parks

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

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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