Cobar or Bourke?

John, I've not stayed at Cobar. When I last stayed at Bourke a couple of years ago there were significant security concerns. I wouldn't go out of my way to stay there again.

Hullo John
If you decide on Cobar, book early as I understand the mines have bought 2 of the motels for their employees and there is only one other. Many people are having to commute from Nyngan.
With respect to Bourke, we had no problems in the town during the day there last August and stayed for 2 nights out at the Kidman CP. If you have concerns, you might try a cabin at the Kidman CP at North Bourke. The The Back o Bourke Exhibition Centre is, imho, outstanding.
If late in the day travelling north on the Kidman Way to Bourke, watch out for animals - roos, sheep and goats, although the latter seems to be pretty road savvy.
Cheers
Andrew

Bourke Mitchel caravan park (on brewarrina rd) or if you don't have dogs with you, the Kidman caravan pk in north Bourke, are both excellent. Fab managers at mitchel cp. Beware the sand flies thru out inland NSW wherever there's water... So much to see & do in & around Bourke. Get the blue mud map for details. Happy travel.s Julie

We stayed for an overnight in a fairly basic cabin at the Cobar CP a few years ago - we were only wanting somewhere to roll out the swag and cook our tea. As a town, Bourke has more interest and appeal to us.

With normal 'lock and leave' I don't think you would have security issues at a motel in Bourke.

Motherhen

Recently Bourke was deemed the most dangerous place in Australia so if you are going there be cautious.
Still I have stayed there many times and love staying at Kidman camp. There is also a Motel at the bridge that I have not stayed at but people say it is very nice. Tudor style and looks good from the outside.
If you want to stay in town the Riverside is well worth it specially if you ask for the " theme" rooms. Has security fencing around the motel.
Nice breakfast and meals at the "diggers" up the road.

Cobar has nowhere near the issues and as said, book early.
If at Cobar look at the open cut mine near the water treatment plant which I think is Fort Bourke hill??

Honky

John,
Pat and I have stayed in both places, Kidman camp is a good caravan park and they have cabins, a few klms. north. If you are looking for a motel the Major Mitchel is quite acceptable and it used to have a resturant attatched. The visitor centre is worth a visit and the people are quite friendly. Fred Hallows is resting in the cemetary if you are interested in that sort of thing an there is an interesting steam engine down at the port.
Cheers, Neville G.

Try the Mulga Creek hotel at Byrock about 70k south of Bourke, great place and good rooms.

In Cobar we stay at the Cobar Motor Inn
In Bourke we stay at the Bourke Bridge Inn in North Bourke. NOT in Bourke itself.

Never camped at either spot as both places have been transit stops to or from the tropins or northern Australia

Phil

Bourke Bridge Inn: http://www.bourkebridgeinn.com.au/

Cobar Motor Inn: http://www.cobarmotorinn.com/Cobar/index.html

PS For some reason the Insert Link function did not work so just copy and paste the URLs into your browser and check them out. My wife is quite a fan of the luxurious decor at the Bridge Inn

Hi John,

Try Jude at the Town and country(Cobar motor inn), Its nice and clean and the people are friendly Tell em I sent you

You could also try the central motor inn in Cobar.

Cheers Wilko

There are 8 motel/hotels in Cobar plus the caravan park. I have stayed in 4 places there all ok, Crossroads my personal favourite.

Cobar Motels on Google maps

Bourke has a few nice places, see those listed in post above.

Hi John here is an article on Bourke.Copy,paste and press enter.http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/bourke-tops-list-more-dangerous-than-any-country-in-the-world-20130201-2dq3y.html .John i have herd some terrible stories about what has happened when the locals are pissed.If you are traveling with your family i would not stay there unless your in a safe place.Im told it is okay until the lazy,useless,non working,bludgers wake up and want more grog.Good luck and be careful.Bye Stuart and Gunny

Thank you all for the replies. I am sure I will enjoy Bourke. Safe travels. John

Try the Riverside Motel in Bourke, a magic trip down memory lane, beautifully kept, magnificent rose gardens, old style, easy walk to the Bowling Club for a drink/meal,
Port of Bourke pub opposite good food. Well it all used to be bout 3 years ago.