Bourke to Wilcannia

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:18

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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,

Wilcannia

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Wilcannia is a small town with a population of 688, located within the Central Darling Shire in north western New South Wales. If there is one great, and largely undisturbed,

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Hi to All,
Tomorrow We are leaving Townsville heading towards Port Augusta in S.A. Towing a supreme outback van behind Patrol diesel,has any member travelled from Bourke to Wilcannia recently and can provide info on the road and conditions.
Thanks in advance regards Cherry w.

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Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:45

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:45

Here ya go >>

Bourke Shire Council Road Condition Report

and

Central Darling Shire Council Road Condition Report

When you get to Bourke, check at the Visitor Centre, they should have up-to-date information...
If the river run is still closed when you get there, you still have the Cobar option..
(good fast bitumen road last time I was on it;-))

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Reply By: dindy - Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 16:14

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 16:14

The road from Bourke to Wilcannia is closed on both sides of the river lots of flood water still about and will be for some time. You may need to take a detour via Cobar.

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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 18:24

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 18:24

Mind you, that detour isn't too bad. Just get to see different country :-)

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Reply By: Tim - Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 18:48

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 18:48

You can get as far as Louth and then you have to go down to Cobar and across on the Barrier. The Louth - Cobar and Bourke - Louth Road are ok at the moment, I was down there Monday.
Tim

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