Outback NSW t www.thedarlingriverrun.com.au OUTBACK TRAVEL EXPERIENCE THE MAJESTY OF THE DARLING RIVER IN OUTBACK NSW AND DRIVING The Darling River Run from Walgett to Wentworth is a spectacular journey stretching nearly 950 kilometres following alongside the mighty Darling. OUTBACK BEDS This memorable road trip is rich in history of pioneering days, showcases impressive scenery and highlights indigenous history and culture. • Take your time and rest frequently to LOCALITY GUIDE avoid driver fatigue. Plan to stop every Meandering alongside the Darling River be sure to keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of flora and fauna endemic to the region. 2-3 hours for safety and to see more of the area. The majority of the Darling River Run comprises of unsealed roads either side of the river that follow the Darling from its beginnings 40 km East of • Try avoiding driving at sunrise and sunset Bourke to the southern reaches where it joins the Murray. En route, bridges cross the river system at the townships of Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, as wildlife is always present. It is the time Louth, Tilpa, Wilcannia, Menindee, Pooncarie and Wentworth, allowing travellers to choose their own path – East or West, Upper or Lower. when fatigue sets in and also many native ACCOMMODATION & TOURING MAP animals will be the most active. Your car 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 lights can mesmerise and blind animals FOR THE OUTBACK FREE causing them to go in any direction. 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 • Be aware when approaching livestock as they will not necessarily keep off the road vantage points, local attractions, river history and updated road conditions. and can cross when you least expect it. Toompine To Charleville • Outback NSW can be hot so it is essential To Birdsville Coopers Country To Eromanga Outback Wyandra that you do not leave children or animals Lodge at Eromanga Eromanga is home to the largest Dinosaur & To Quilpie Creek 253 MITCHELL Megafauna sites in Australia. Visit the world class 118 in your vehicle. Protection from sunburn 160 Eromanga Natural History Museum located on the 6th map produced - 1800 005 298 www.outbackbeds.com.au is also important. ...Stay in theeastern edgeOutback of the Channel Country and see with Friends Cooper Australia’s largest Dinosaur fossils displayed on site. To Charleville DigBeds TreeTo Eromanga Toompine To Birdsville Jackson Oil Field • Due to the remote roads, always advise ADVENTURE Wyandra To Innaminka Eromanga is home to the largest Dinosaur & 20 To Quilpie Creek someone where and when253 you are 120 MITCHELL Megafauna sites in Australia. Visit the worldNoccundra class 118 WAY travelling and when you expect to arrive. 160 Eromanga Natural History Museum located on the The historic, sandstoneeastern Noccundra edge of the Hotel Channel is the Country only and see Yowah Noccundra Opal Mining Cooper remaining building in this remote township, once boasting Dig Tree Australia’s largest Dinosaur fossils displayed on site. Hotel THRUSHTON To Roma • Be prepared for limited mobile phone Jacksonand Oil Field 6 named roads, a post office, store and police station, and THARGOMINDAH NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE LAKE BINDEGOLLY internet reception.To Innaminka 20has been serving beer since 1882.120 Located on NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE Cunnamulla 49 WAY Noccundra Nockatunga Station opposite the NoccundraWAY Waterhole in 290 65 HWY the Wilson River – an ideal place to fish, catch yabbies, 127 • Swimming—beThe historic, aware sandstone of submersed Noccundra Hotel is the only Yowah River Thargomindah, on the banks of the Bulloo River, was settled as At the intersection of two major stock routes, Cunnamulla Bollon kayak, bird Noccundrawatch or just enjoy the peace. Opal Mining Eulo items, river remainingsnags, building strong in this currentsremote township, and once boasting Thargomindah Station in 1865. Visit the hand made, mud brick 1888 isTHRUSHTON located on the Warrego river course.To RomaCunnamulla is an aboriginal St George Hotel termNATIONAL for long PARK stretch of water. A great place for boating 6 named roads, a post office, store and police station, and THARGOMINDAH LAKE BINDEGOLLY Bulloo original hospital and the hydro electric power scheme generated by debris. If riverhas been level serving is beer low, since blue-green 1882. Located on NATIONAL PARK the pressure of the artesian bore. Follow the 4WD Dowling TrackADVENTURE from fishing or swimming. Stock up in Cunnamulla before heading west, 227 Cunnamulla 49 WAY perhaps to Yowah in search of a splash of colour. Nockatunga Station opposite the Noccundra Waterhole in Bourke, or the Adventure Way – 200kms west of Cunnamulla. 290 71 algae may be present. HWY 127 www.thargotourism.com.au65 the Wilson River – an ideal place to fish, catch yabbies, River 220 55 DNALSNEEUQ Thargomindah, on the banks of the Bulloo River, was settled as At the intersection of two major stock routes, Cunnamulla Bollon kayak, bird watch or just enjoy the peace. Eulo 80 118 155 • Fishing permits are required in New Thargomindah Station in 1865. Visit the hand made, mud brick 1888 Kilcowerais located on the Warrego river course. Cunnamulla is an aboriginal LocalsSt George and visitors alike swear by the healing powers of the mineral rich waters The Wild Dog Fence is the longest fence in the world, a total distance of term forCURRAWINYA long stretch of water. A great place for boating Bulloo original hospital and the hydro electric power scheme generated by Station NATIONAL PARK of the Hot Bore Baths fed by the Great Artesian Basin. Try them yourself at South Wales. 5614 kilometres from Jimbour in Queensland to the Great Australian Bight. fishing or swimming. Stock up in Cunnamulla before heading west, the pressure of the artesian bore. Follow the 4WD Dowling Track from (Matilda Way) HWY Originally built to keep rabbits out of SA, the fence is now maintained to prevent Lightning Ridge and Burren Junction. 162 227 Bourke, or the Adventure Way – 200kms west of Cunnamulla. 71 Lake perhaps to Yowah in search of a splash of colour. dingoes entering sheep grazing areas. Staff residing in cottages at various points Lake River To Moree www.thargotourism.com.au Dowling 220 Wyara Numalla 55 Dirranbandi DNALSNEEUQ along the border repair holes in the two metre high netting, or clear sand 111 80 118 155 which builds upKilcowera along the base. Locals and visitors alike swear by the healing powers of the mineral rich waters The Wild Dog Fence is the longest fence in the world, a total distance of CURRAWINYA 88 Exquisite black opal is mined at Station NATIONAL PARK of the Hot Bore Baths fed by the Great Artesian Basin. Try them yourself at 5614 kilometres from Jimbour in Queensland to the GreatWarri Austral Gate ian Bight.Dog Fence Hamilton Gate Lightning Ridge. Visit opal Track(Matilda Way) Lightning Ridge andDog Burren Fence Junction. CULGOA FLOODPLAINHWY Originally built to keepCAMERON rabbits out CORNER of SA, the fence is now maintained to prevent 162NATIONAL PARK showrooms and a walk in mine. MUST SEE’S Lake Lake To Moree dingoes entering sheep grazing areas. Staff residing in cottages at various points River Hungerford STURT NATIONAL PARK Dowling Wyara Hebel Pick up a map for the car door along the border repair holes in the two metre high netting, orThe clear Jump-Ups sand Numalla Dowling Barringun Dirranbandi River 111 WEN HTUOS SELAW CULGOA Goodooga tours to discover landmarks off Hungerford is on the QLD/NSW border. The Royal Mail Hotel, oor SOME MUST SEE’S WHILST IN which builds up along the base. Track NATIONAL 25 Angledool the beaten track. Relax in the 88 originally a Cobb & Co staging post, was built in 1873 and is still in use today.. Exquisite black opal is mined at Dog Fence a PARK mineral rich waters of the Warri Gate P 40 OUTBACK NSW Hamilton Gate Currawinya National Park, following the old Cobb & Co route, is a prolific Lightning Ridge. Visit opal Culgoa Track Dog Fence 102 CULGOA FLOODPLAIN artesian bore baths, open CAMERON CORNER Family bird life area, with over 200 species identified. NATIONAL PARK showrooms and a walk inWeilmoringle mine. 50 STURT NATIONAL PARK Hotel Hungerford Hebel Pick up a map for the car door 24 hours a day. • LIGHTNING RIDGE BORE BATHS The Jump-Ups Dowling Barringun River SELAW HTUOS WEN HTUOS SELAW Mt Wood YantabullaCULGOA GoodoogaEnngonia tours to discover landmarks off Fossickers Cottages Hungerford is on the QLD/NSW border. The Royal Mail Hotel, oor TIBOOBURRA Track NATIONAL 25 Angledool the beaten track. Relax in the originally a Cobb & Co staging post, was built in 1873 and is still in use today.. Brewarrina lies at that point on the Darling system, where it is generally accepted CASTLEREAGH • BAIAME’S NGUNNHU FISH TRAPS - Establisheda in the 1880’s, Wanaaring provided services to the large PARK mineral rich waters of the P 40 Currawinya National Park, following the old Cobb & Co route, is a prolific Culgoa 102 sheep properties of the time. Once, wool scouring, or wool washing, that the Barwon Riverartesian ends and bore the baths, Darling open commences. Brewarrina is commonly LIGHTNING BREWARRINA Family bird life area, with over 200 species identified. 215Weilmoringle 50 recognized for it’s estimated 40,000 year old fish traps, the second oldest lift span Hotel was carried out on the banks of the Paroo River.