Darling River run

I'm heading off in a month to do the Darling Run and Sturt NP. Presumably you need to call the local council directly to get this information? It's not shown on the NSW live traffic app. A few warnings about current weather and a flooded road north of Wanaaring. A mate just did Balranald-Mungo-Menindee-Broken Hill towing an Avan without any issues.

In the last few days I did the west side from Wilcannia to Pooncarie without any issues, other than the series of detours south of Menindee where the bitumen sealing work is underway. I can highly recommend a stay at Nelia Gaari.

I was told at Wilcannia by another traveller that the west side heading north is open, but not the east side. I did not verify this, so treat this as hearsay. I'm not at all familiar with the west route so have no idea whether one side is likely to be open when the other is partly closed.

The best and most reliable update is on Facebook and the Darling River Run site.

It’s worth joining it and the information is right up to date.

I have also been in contact with one of the stations and like the lady told me, they are not sure how many of their riverside camps will be available soon, as the Darling is still rising and has not peaked yet south of Menindee.

Good tip Stephen. Much as I hate FB, there's a group for everything and often several. In fact I can see two Darling River Runs - one a travel page with an associated website, and one a community. Thanks.