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Darling River Run

One of Australia's Great Driving Adventures. A popular way to discover the outback including Tilpa, Wilcannia and Menindee which are towns in Central Darling Shire.

The Darling River Run is a spectacular journey stretching nearly 950 kilometres following alongside the mighty Darling.

It is a memorable road trip that is rich in history of pioneering days, showcasing impressive scenery and highlighting indigenous history and culture.

More information can be found on the Darling River Run website.

Darling-River-Run-brochure-map-22.pdf(PDF, 908KB)

Darling-River-Run-OBB-Travel-Map-5704-PPW-A2V2.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

accommodation-and-touring-map-for-the-outback.pdf(PDF, 4MB)