Bourke to Wilcannia NSW

Travelled through there in February , East road from Bourke to Louth was a bit rough 40-50 Klms an hour from Louth to Wilcannia we travelled the West Road was in pretty good condition some spots got up to 80Klms. Just watch the Cattle Grids you have to virtually stop on approach.
We did it towing a 21ft Bushtracker great trip, Willcannia was the dearest fuel $174.8 would not stop there over night. Good spot for stay is further down at Kallara Station.

Not one to take if wet Jos so watch the weather. No closures showing at present but it was a few weeks ago. If dry it is a relatively easy dirt road, and although have only been on the southern side, I understand both sides are similar.

Motherhen

Hi Jos, We travelled that road last October. Take the road to Cobar and turn right about 6 kms out of Bourke sign posted to Louth. When at Louth turn right at the bridge for a free camping site on the river.( Good spot) The next free camp site is at Tilpa dam nothing there only plenty of flies. We drove through Wilcannia going to Broken Hill there is good rest area about 100 kms before the BH called Spring Hill rest area.
The when we travelled the Bourke to Wilcannia was a pleasant dirt road drive.
We have Landcruiser 100 and a 21' Royal Flair off road and had no problems at all
Cheers
Grant

I did both these roads at Easter. Bourke to Wilcannia on the East side of the Darling first, camped at Gundabooka NP, then the west side next day, camped on the river just north of Tilpa. East side road condition is much better than the west, but both are still easily drivable - in the dry (both are closed in the wet and it rained over night in Bourke last Sat night). Rubbish about stopping at the cattle grids, some are better than others but are still quite good. If you dont like dust or flies then dont go as there is heaps of both. And oncoming traffic do not always slow down on the gravel road so I gave everyone plenty of room. Wildlife seems more abumndant on the East side also so keep a camera handy.

Thanks everyone for the helpful info. Wanted to reply earlier, but I've been out of mobile reception/battery.

So, I completed the track. Thought I'd share my experience as it may help someone in the future.

Travelled the dirt road from Bourke to Wilcannia, stopping overnight in Louth. Plenty of free camping spots beside the river on both sides of the bridge. No amenities, but toilets closeby in town. Easy stroll to the pub (Shindy's Inn), which was the highlight of the journey. Very friendly, clean, cold beer and great food.

The road from Bourke to Louth is good in the dry and mainly gravel. The road from Louth to Wilcannia is not as good, but still ok. However, even a tiny amount of rain will make this section of road hard going. The locals describe some sections of it as "black mud" which is very accurate after rain. Deep, slippery mud!

Met many of the friendly locals in Louth. The owner's of Shindy's Inn will happy advise on road conditions and phone through for advice on closures etc after rain. I even met a lovely couple at the start of the dirt road when I was adjusting my tyre pressures. They owned a sheep station between Bourke and Louth, invited us to drop in for a coffee and camp on their property by the river. Lovely country hospitality!

Darling River Run - This is where you will get your info from.