Staying with the Outback Beds network allows you to experience working sheep and cattle stations, bush pubs, log cabins, living underground, Bed and Breakfasts, a little luxury and tranquil river campsites.... even camel campouts.
Brewarrina was one of the great inter-tribal meeting places of eastern Australia with the fish traps, sustaining thousands of Aboriginal people during tribal gatherings.
Travelling The Darling River Run from Bourke to Louth is normally via the Bourke Wilcannia rd on the east of the river past Gundabooka NP. An alternative route is possible on the west as it passes through some wonderful red soil country and across the Warrego River.
East Route:
99 kms (Mostly gravel Road)
West Route:
125 km (Gravel Road)
Bourke-Wilcannia Rd: 99km
Out through Nth Bourke,
Take the Wanaaring/Tibooburra rd
Turn off at Pera Bore (21km)
Head southeast: 104km
Crossing over the Warrego after about 80km
There are many options fro the traveller on this section of The Darling River Run; there are choices for traveller upstream or downstream, various side trips and many iconic outback towns.
The following are some opportunities to experience the best of Outback NSW.
Paperbark Tours offers a different way to see Australia – small groups, 4WD coaches, unique accommodation and the chance to get up close with nature, learn about Australia’s culture and history, and meet the local characters.