Immerse yourself in the nature, history and culture of the NSW Outback on an unforgettable road trip along the Darling River Run.
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Your adventure will take you from Brewarrina to Wentworth, following the mighty Darling for nearly 950km. As you meander along the river, you’ll see incredible landscapes, encounter local wildlife and discover areas rich in Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Along the way you’ll pass iconic outback towns brimming with friendly Aussie spirit and rich heritage. From Brewarrina, you’ll travel to Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, Wilcannia, Menindee and Pooncarie before reaching the historic town of Wentworth where the Darling River meets the Murray River.
Be sure to call into the visitor information centre at each town to discover the best vantage points, local attractions and available tours.
Or use the Darling River Run Discovery Directory – a comprehensive list of over 150 locations to find Accommodation, Where to Eat, Attractions and Activities, Supplies, Services and more.
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Please note the Wentworth Shire Council operating hours for the Christmas/New Year period. Normal hours of operation resume Thursday 2 January 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎄🌟 Bourke Shire Council Holiday Closure Announcement 🌟🎄
The Council Office, Bourke Public Library, and Shire Depot will close tomorrow afternoon, Friday, December 20, at 4:30pm and will reopen 8am, Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre will close on Christmas Eve at 2pm and will resume operations from Friday, December 27, with reduced hours of 9am to 3pm throughout January and February 2025.
For any water and sewer emergencies on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day, please contact our Duty Officer at 0419 722 055.
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🎄 CHRISTMAS CLOSURES 🎄
From 12pm today, Friday December 20, all Council facilities including the Services Desk, Library, Depot, Youth Centre and Visitor Information Centre are closed for the Christmas break. We'll return for 2025 at 9am Monday January 6.
From everyone at Bre Council, warmest wishes for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! ... See MoreSee Less
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To you all and a Happy, Healthy 2025
🚗☀Whether you’re travelling to the beach or the bush this summer, make sure you’re prepared with these road safety tips.
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Dreaming about getting back on the red dirt?
#GetOnTheRun in 2025.
Start planning your next outback adventure on the #DarlingRiverRun and visit the outback communities of Brewarrina, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, Wilcannia, Menindee, Pooncarie and Wentworth. Traverse spectacular scenery and National Parks and stay at some of the best outback stations & river sites you'll find.
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Was one of the best trips I’ve done Dunlop Station on the Darling just beautiful
Been trying a couple of times to do this run. So far done Brewarrina but every time I get time to do its either wet and closed or too bloody hot and last bloody hospital Still way up on bucket list.
Lauren Jackson we should do this again
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Some great images of the Darling River at North Bourke in the evening. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful to see such a great run in the river.
Great to see so much water!
That is magnificent.
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