Wentworth <> Pooncarie Rd: 120kms
If wanting to visit Mungo Lake (Mungo National Park) the turnoff is 31kms south of Pooncarie - take Top Hut Road.
Pooncarie<> High Darling Road: 2.7 kms
High Darling Rd <> Low Darling Rd: 67.1 kms (or High Darling Rd <> Garston Rd: 79.5 kms - then 3.3 kms to Low Darling Rd)
Low Darling Rd <> Silver City Highway: 40.3 kms (or Garston Rd <> Silvercity Highway 35.1 kms
Silver City Highway <> Wentworth: 5.8 kms
This section of the run can be undertaken via the east of the Darling River (which will enables you to visit Lake Mungo and the Mungo National Park) or the western side which affords more access to the river.
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 follow are some opportunities to experience the best of Outback NSW.
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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.
Turlee Station is a working sheep and wheat station located adjacent to Mungo National Park in outback NSW. Situated within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, Turlee is a great place to experience outback station culture whilst exploring the national park. Accommodation options include camping, shearer’s quarters as well as a self contained cottage. Tag-along tours, sheep shearing and sheep dog working demonstrations as well as a self guided drive tour are all available at Turlee. We pride ourselves in our one-on-one interaction with guests and aim to provide our guests with a memorable experience of outback Australia!
Harry Nanya Tours specialises in Aboriginal guided tours to World Heritage Listed Mungo National Park. Graham Clarke from the Paakantyi tribe has been conducting tours in the Mildura/ Wentworth region for 15 years. Fully aboriginal owned and operated, Harry Nanya Tours has been a multi award winning Tour Company.
Wentworth Shire surrounds the confluence of the Darling and Murray Rivers. Discover vivid contrasts, exciting landscapes, great rivers, lush farmland; cultural experiences and vast tracts of red desert. Wentworth district has natural history and archaeological treasures (Perry Sandhills and World Heritage listed Mungo National Park); classified buildings; river cruising; semi-arid botanic gardens; water activities; wonderful weather; clear skies and myriads of stars; facilities for entertainment, dining, golf, bowls and tennis; drive & walk trails; accommodation to suit all budgets; a ‘paradise’ for food and wine buffs – all creating a unique holiday adventure.
