wentworth to bourke along the darling river

Submitted: Monday, Mar 11, 2013 at 22:53

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Darling River Run

Set within the heart of outback NSW, the Darling River Run is a fascinating trek that takes you back through time. This route follows the meandering Darling River,

Darling River Run

Section: Treks

The Darling River is one of the outback's most famous rivers. Starting near Bourke in central NSW and draining into the Murray in Victoria the Darling River Run snakes itself through black soil

Wentworth

Section: Places

Originally named Hawdon's Ford, it was surveyed in 1858 and named Wentworth in 1859 after the Australian explorer, journalist and politician William Charles Wentworth.

Heinz T

Hi,I'm planning a trip from Wentworth following the Darling river to Bourke towing a 21'semi offroad van with a 200 series diesel cruiser.Can any body tell me the things that are a must to bring along besides food,water and fuel.What side of the river is the best to travel and see things? We hope to take a week to get to Bourke.Many thanks from 2 Bowlers.

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Reply By: Notso - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 07:28

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 07:28

Probably a boat would be advisable at this stage, flood warnings out for the Darling.

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Reply By: Member - Wayne B - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 07:44

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 07:44

Hey 2 bowlers
Keep an eye on central darling shire council web site. Click on road closures.
The roads around Menindee Lakes were all closed a week ago.
Open now though

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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 08:20

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 08:20

The site to monitor is this one. When you click on the flood symbols you get info from the council area where a symbol is. Also there are links to the local council road web pages.

It currently shows Wilcannia to Tilpa (east side) is closed.

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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 13:39

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 13:39

Hi Heinz T,

Just checked the live traffic update site and it said it the road was closed between Wilcannia and Tilp according to their map tags.

Then I checked the Central Darling Council website re road closures, and it said
true as of Monday 11th March 2013 at 8:41am, the road is open.
In fact from their list they are all open and the White Cliffs to Mandalay SR6 is open to light traffic only.

So it looks OK.

Planning on doing that exact trip in the reverse direction in April.

Cheers, Bruce.