Getting to/from the Darling River Run from Darwin.
By Car
No question that Darwin is a long way from the Darling River - even for Australians who refer to something 500kms away as 'down the road' - but if visiting the wonderful Northern Territory, chances are you will also visit Alice Springs. Well that's about half way so continuing south will allow you to visit South Australia and Adelaide and then onto experience one of Australia's great rivers.
For the slightly more adventurous, and wanting to see Queensland's outback, there is a great drive from Tennant Creek across to Mt Isa across to Cloncurry, Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Charleville, and then to Bourke.
For the serious adventurer, (and serious 4x4) the drive from Mt Isa can incorporate Birdsville and across to the Strzelecki Track and onto Cameron Corner. From Cameron Corner the Silver City Highway leads to Broken Hill (and Menindee) or across to Bourke via Wanaaring.
Darwin to Bourke
Stuart Highway > Barkly Highway > Matilda Highway > Kidman Way
Distance: 3,219 km - about 1 day 13 hours (Est)
This route will take in some of the best that Northern Territory and Queensland outback has to offer. The Stuart Highway heads south Tennant Creek and then the Barkly Highway to the east will to lead Mt Isa. From Mt Isa, and past the Bourke and Wills Memorial, onto Cloncurry down the Matilda Highway to visit Longreach, and The Stockman's Hall of Fame). Continuing on the Matilda Highway to Barcaldine, on to Charleville, Cunnamulla, across the NSW/QLD border to join The Kidman Way to Bourke.
Darwin to Menindee
Via Alice Springs - Adelaide - Broekn Hill
Stuart Highway > Barrier Highway
Distance: 3,137 km - about 1 day 12 hours (Est)
Straight down the red centre to visit Alice Springs via the Stuart Highway, past the Oodnadatta track, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta and Adelaide. Then it is relatively short drive along the Barrier Highway to visit Broken Hill and onto the Darling River at Menindee.
By Train:
By Plane:
Country Link operate train/coach services to several Outback NSW centres.
To find out more, please refer to CountryLink listed below.
Regional Express operate flights from Melbourne to Mildura.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is a not-for-profit charitable Service providing aeromedical emergency and primary health care services together with communication and education assistance to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote Australia.
The Outback NSW Tourism Organisation is a proud supporter of the RFDS and the work they do to provided essential support to out Outback areas.
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. It's a true-blue outback adventure.
Gary and Liz Murray from Trilby Station, a 200,000 acres sheep and cattle property on the banks of the Darling River in Outback NSW, invite visitors from around the world to come and taste their unique lifestyle. Trilby Station offers accommodation in the renovated Stockman’s Cottages & Shearer’s Bunkhouse. There’s also powered caravan sites with amenities and secluded Darling River camp spots. Guests can self cater or enjoy a range of delicious Australian country-style meals such as Liz’s farmyard breakfasts, stockman’s lunches and two or three course dinners served to your accommodation.
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Our XPT and Xplorer trains provide a safe, comfortable and relaxing way to travel while sitting back in air-conditioned comfort watching the magnificent Australian landscape roll by. Our trains connect with the largest network of coaches in Australia to service almost every corner of NSW and beyond..
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