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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 Darling’s water comes from within the Western Catchment - the majority of “fresh” 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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Thanks for sharing The Darling River Run. 😃👩🏼‍🎨

Those colours......magic.

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At 6.23 m and flowing the darling is looking fantastic for Easter 🐣
Morning tea and Tours are on every day at 11am

Plenty of Room for you to stop overnight ready for the Easter Bunny 🐰
Take a walk back in History!!
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Great to see it’s not green, never was other than like it is now, or clear before they started stripping the catchments of water for irrigating cotton. 🤨

Wow ! The river looks alot cleaner when we were there at the end of March 😀

David Bentley

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The Menindee Visitor Information Centre is a fantastic resource for visitors to #Menindee & the Central Darling Shire. Volunteers Colleen & Jeff Catford will be on hand at the Visitor Centre for the next 2 weeks and over Easter to help you on your journey to provide advice and information about the region. 

The information centre relies on volunteers like Colleen & Jeff to keep the Visitor Centre open when you need it most. If youre looking for an extended stay in Menindee and would like help out as volunteer, contact the information centre on 08 8091 4274 for further information.

Volunteer details:

~ Bring your own van or camper.
~ Site provided with amenities.
~ Typically 2 week periods 
~ Approx 4hrs per day.

#DarlingRiverRun #FacesOnTheRun #OutOnTheRun

The Menindee Visitor Information Centre is a fantastic resource for visitors to #Menindee & the Central Darling Shire. Volunteers Colleen & Jeff Catford will be on hand at the Visitor Centre for the next 2 weeks and over Easter to help you on your journey to provide advice and information about the region.

The information centre relies on volunteers like Colleen & Jeff to keep the Visitor Centre open when you need it most. If you're looking for an extended stay in Menindee and would like help out as volunteer, contact the information centre on 08 8091 4274 for further information.

Volunteer details:

~ Bring your own van or camper.
~ Site provided with amenities.
~ Typically 2 week periods
~ Approx 4hrs per day.

#DarlingRiverRun #FacesOnTheRun #OutOnTheRun
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Lovely couple and very helpful. We were there this morning

Can't wait to visit

That's fantastic idea to volunteer.

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The Darling River has been rising as a result of flooding in the north and the river is looking fantastic and full. Currently flooding is not expected on the Darling River, but it is still a possibility in the coming weeks. Stay up to date with reporting by the local shire councils for further information. Roads are currently open and the #DarlingRiverRun is looking great.

Image taken at Trilby Station 12/4/25

The Darling River has been rising as a result of flooding in the north and the river is looking fantastic and full. Currently flooding is not expected on the Darling River, but it is still a possibility in the coming weeks. Stay up to date with reporting by the local shire councils for further information. Roads are currently open and the #DarlingRiverRun is looking great.

Image taken at Trilby Station 12/4/25
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You must be so pleased to see this water come through.

Best month to do the Darling river run?

Looking good mate

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