Outback
New South Wales, Australia
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ODonnell Park at Curlwaa

O’Donnell Park Curlwaa
Curlwaa

O’Donnell Park Curlwaa is a picturesque park on the banks of the Murray River. O’Donnell Park Curlwaa is a scenic place to enjoy a picnic, let the children try out the playground or simply relax from a long drive. The park is named after Larry O’Donnell, a prominent Curlwaa man.

Perry Sandhills

Perry Sandhills
Wentworth

The Perry Sandhills are on the edge of the flood plain that includes Thegoa Lagoon. They are ancient and include Aboriginal cultural heritage areas.

Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes
Broken Hill

A rare sight in the middle of the outback, a beautiful park with a lake, big grassed areas and a newly built adventure playground for the kids. Relax in the shade of a tree, have a picnic or a stroll around the lake and watch the ducks.

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria
Wentworth

Lake Victoria is a fascinating place that embodies both Aboriginal and military history in addition to being a major water source for people in New South Wales, Victoria and other major towns and cities throughout South Australia.

Lock 10 and Weir

Lock 10 and Weir
Wentworth

The weir and lock were completed in 1929. The purpose of the weir is both to maintain a high level of water for irrigation in times of little and to regulate water flow.

Culgoa National Park


Weilmoringle

Culgoa National Park is 22,006 hectares in size and is located on the Upper Culgoa Floodplain, north of Brewarrina and Bourke on the Queensland Border. The Culgoa National Park is one of the least disturbed floodplains in NSW.

Menindee Lake System


Menindee

The Menindee Lakes System begins on the Darling River about 200 kilometres upstream from the junction of the Darling and Murray rivers at Wentworth. There are four main lakes, Lake Menindee, Lake Cawndilla, Lake Pamamaroo, and Lake Wetherell created from a series of natural depressions that filled during floods.

Stephens Creek Reservoir


Broken Hill

Stephens Creek Reservoir - Stephens Creek Weir is located 17 kilometres from Broken Hill on the Barrier Highway. In the past, water shortages were always a problem and the long standing indifference of Sydney governments to Broken Hill's water supply angered locals.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Bruce Langford Visitors Centre - Broken Hill


Broken Hill

The Bruce Langford Visitor Centre combines a museum, theatre and shop, with interactive displays showing the history of the Service, as well as tributes to the doctors, pilots and flight...

Kinchega National Park


Menindee

Imagine enjoying a picnic, in the shade of a majestic old River Red Gum, on the banks of the iconic Darling River. Kinchega National Park extends south from Menindee township in the Western NSW.

Walls Of China Mungo National Park


Pooncarie

Mungo National Park is the focal point of the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area. The lunette known as the 'Walls of China' is one of the main highlights of Mungo National Park.

Depot Glen Pooles Grave and Sturts Cairn


Milparinka

In 1845 Captain Charles Sturt and his expedition ventured into the region now known as the Corner Country. The region was in severe drought and the summer was unbearably hot.

Rufus River


Wentworth

It was Charles Sturt who named the Rufus River, apparently in honour of his 'friend McLeahy's red head'. He was also the first white man to encounter the Aborigines of the area, as he and his crew rowed down the Murray in 1830.

Yanga National Park


Balranald

Yanga National Park is located on the Murrumbidgee River, east of Balranald, and is one of Australia's newest National Parks.

Sturt National Park


Tibooburra

Sturt National Park is one of NSW's largest nature conservation reserves.

Penrose Park


Silverton

Penrose Park was opened in 1937 as a recreational reserve for miners and their families.

Darling River Run


Broken Hill

The Darling River Run is a trip through time and the heart of Outback NSW.

Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum


Broken Hill

The Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum displays minerals, gems and interesting props regarding mining in Broken Hill and the town's special gift of minerals are displayed. This museum is not a static collection of rocks but a dynamic and active interpretive centre.

Paroo-Darling National Park


White Cliffs

Paroo-Darling National Park located near the White Cliffs opal mining township and has outstanding conservation values. These are centred on the Paroo River wetland system, one of the most regular flooded systems in Outback NSW.

Line of Lode


Broken Hill

Line of Lode Miner's Memorial and restaurant is a dramatic, iconic new structure on the edge of the mullock heap that dissects Broken Hill. It is a memorial to the 800 or more miners who lost their lives working along the Line of Lode.

Mundi Mundi Plains


Silverton

Mundi Mundi Lookout is on the edge of the world! From the top of the hill, the flatlands of the Mundi Mundi plain stretch out for an eternity.

Mungo National Park and Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area


Mungo

Mungo National Park is recognised for its outstanding international value as part of the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area and well-known for the record it preserves of ancient lives and stories.

Milparinka Shed Museum


Milparinka

Housed in a purpose built shed, the Milparinka Shed Museum is a collection of museum and interpretive pieces from the region's station properties.

The Living Desert Sanctuary


Broken Hill

Within the Living Desert Reserve there are two must see major attractions which are the nationally known Sculpture Site and the Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. The Sculptures comprise 12 sandstone artworks which highlight the skyline, all with a story to tell.

Wentworth Wharf


Wentworth

The Wentworth Wharf was originally built in 1879 using local timber and was a major landmark of the town - a hive of industry. Throughout the riverboat era Wentworth was the busiest inland port within NSW (third busiest port after Sydney and Newcastle).

Trentham Estate Winery


Trentham Cliffs

Trentham Estate is located in south-west New South Wales, 15 kilometres from Mildura, Victoria, on the Sturt Highway.

River Junction and Viewing Tower


Wentworth

The junction of Australia’s two longest rivers, the Murray and the Darling -an iconic Australian 'must see'. Climb the viewing tower and see the confluence of the Murray and Darling Rivers, which, combined, is the fourth largest river system in the world.

Gundabooka National Park


Bourke

Gundabooka National Park is approximately 50 kilometres south of Bourke.

Sundown Nature Trail


Broken Hill

Sundown Nature Trail is situated in the rocky Sundown Hills, on the northern edge of Broken Hill Common.

Mutawintji National Park


Broken Hill

Mutawintji National Park is a special place; you can feel it when you're there.

Milparinka Heritage Walk


Milparinka

A heritage walk around the old streetscpae of Milparinka includes significant locations such as the early post office, the first Commercial Bank in the far west, the Milparinka Public School...

Junction Island Nature Reserve and Canoe Tree


Wentworth

The Junction Island Nature Reserve and walking track is the shoal of land between the Darling and Murray Rivers.

Sturts Steps Touring Route


Milparinka

Sturt's Steps Touring Route is an unsigned route linking Broken Hill with Tibooburra.

Sturt Park Reserve And Titanic Memorial


Broken Hill

Sturt Park was first gazetted as the Central Reserve in 1895 and was officially known as Sturt Park in 1944, to commemorate the centenary of the inland explorations of Captain Charles Sturt in 1844-45. Near the rotunda, stands a memorial to the heroic bandsmen on the ill-fated Steamship Titanic who continued...