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 Bourke to the southern reaches where it joins the Murray. En route, bridges cross the river system at the townships of Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, • Try avoiding drivingE at sunrise and sunset as wildlife is always present. It is the time E 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 theR 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 F 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.ds and can cross when you least expect it. th Frien To Charleville To Eromanga wTioompine • Outback NSW can be hot so it is essential Coopers Country To Birdsville ck Outback a Wyandra Lodge at Eromanga b To Quilpie that you do not leave children or animals Eromanga is homet to the largest Dinosaur & Creek T 253 MI Ou Megafaunae sites in Australia. Visit the world class 118 th CHELL in your vehicle. Protection from sunburn 160in Eromanga Natural History Museum located on the r 6th map produced - y www.outbackbeds.com.au e a 1800 005 298 is also important. p t eastern edge of the Channel Country and see o ...S Co Australia’s largest Dinosaur fossils displayed on site. To Charleville DigB TreeTo Eromangaeds 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 T 253 120 MI someone where and when you are Megafauna sites in Australia. Visit the world class 118 WAY Noccundra CHELL 160 Eromanga Natural History Museum located on the travelling and when you expect to arrive.r e Yowah p The historic, sandstoneeastern Noccundra edge of the Hotel Channel is the Country only and see Opal Mining o Noccundra Co 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. 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