I am planning a trip From Wentworth in NSW to Bourke in the Future to try to Follow the River Darling.
It looks like the Road to Menindie will be better because its supposed to have some bitumen paving to Pooncarie at least.
We would like to try to slowly touch in at as many points along the way and not miss any area. We have allowed about 4 weeks for the trip travelling with an 18ft van with Landcruiser Tow vehicle.
Are there any travellers who can suggest some good sites
sandsmere said
05:25 AM Jul 21, 2014
Plenty of good free sites around the Menindee lakes and in the Kinchega NP.
Also on the river at Louth. Top pub at
Plenty of free campsites around Menindee Lakes and Kinchega NP.
Also along the river at Louth. Top pub at Louth too.
louth too.
Darling said
09:03 AM Jul 21, 2014
yes I remember the Louth & Tilpa now
was more particularly thinking of the Wentworth - Menindie area my memory only goes as far as There being a Campground @ Pooncarie. With the Idea in mind of touching as many spots along as is feasibly possible and the slow timeframe. I was unable to find any data about the River Access unlike the Books about the Murray River.
I have visited just about every spot possible on the Murray from Echuca to the Mouth.
Thanks for the Info
Diggings said
02:32 PM Aug 1, 2014
There is a site "youcamp" that lists properties to camp on and they are very cheap, just farmers battling to stay afloat.
Bushie said
06:49 PM Sep 10, 2014
Road from Broken Hill to Menindee is Black top but Menindee to Pooncarie was dirt last I herad, and was when we went that way, well tried too, it was closed at the time
countryroad said
08:10 PM Sep 19, 2014
Not likely to be sealed soon. The road from Mungo National Park the Wentworth about 2 weeks ago was corrugated most of the way...the Mildura Road. I went from Balranald to Mungo and the 150 km was great..50 was sealed and last 100 dirt. Folk said road to Menindee was rough.
countryroad said
08:17 PM Sep 19, 2014
Not likely to be sealed soon. The road from Mungo National Park to Wentworth about 2 weeks ago was corrugated most of the way...the Mildura Road. I went from Balranald to Mungo and the 150 km was great..50 was sealed and last 100 dirt. Folk said road to Menindee was rough.
I'm going along the Darling from Menindee. .depending on road conditions but Wilcannia comes before Tilpa and Louth. Good luck maybe I'll run into you.
Oma said
11:49 AM Feb 3, 2015
We have done the Darling from Bourke down, the last was in 2010. There is not a lot of access to the river apart from Louth & Tilpa north of Wilcannia and there were signs saying not to trespass on the properties by trying to find access to the river!
Dunmowin said
08:27 PM Feb 26, 2015
This might help with some info. Google "darling river run"
We camped at Old Buckanbee station, but that was quite a few years ago now. (as in 2008 or 2009)
Darling said
09:19 PM Feb 26, 2015
Have been on the trip and found a couple of nice little spots that had our hearts Pumpin
There was a small area about 15km North Wentworth called Darling Campsites in the Camps Australia Wide book was on Private Property and Donation was $10 per night.
It was down on a low area right on the river and had plenty of areas to camp. The fishing was good for a while as we stayed for 4 nights. The Owners provided fire boxes and rubbish tins.
Will be going back next year in Autumn when the green comes again.
We then drove to Ellerslie high on the River top stayed overnight and moved on. As supplies were running a little low we decided to Move on to Pooncarie to fill the fridge and cupboards so we stayed in the caravan Park. The road to Menindee was crap so we crossed the river on the wentworth side of the road about 3 Km
Ricketty Bridge but obviously strong enough just wandered around on the Low darling road doing overnights whenever.
Hi All,
I am planning a trip From Wentworth in NSW to Bourke in the Future to try to Follow the River Darling.
It looks like the Road to Menindie will be better because its supposed to have some bitumen paving to Pooncarie at least.
We would like to try to slowly touch in at as many points along the way and not miss any area. We have allowed about 4 weeks for the trip travelling with an 18ft van with Landcruiser Tow vehicle.
Are there any travellers who can suggest some good sites
Plenty of good free sites around the Menindee lakes and in the Kinchega NP.
Also on the river at Louth. Top pub at
Plenty of free campsites around Menindee Lakes and Kinchega NP.
Also along the river at Louth. Top pub at Louth too.
louth too.
was more particularly thinking of the Wentworth - Menindie area my memory only goes as far as There being a Campground @ Pooncarie. With the Idea in mind of touching as many spots along as is feasibly possible and the slow timeframe. I was unable to find any data about the River Access unlike the Books about the Murray River.
I have visited just about every spot possible on the Murray from Echuca to the Mouth.
Thanks for the Info
I'm going along the Darling from Menindee. .depending on road conditions but Wilcannia comes before Tilpa and Louth. Good luck maybe I'll run into you.
This might help with some info. Google "darling river run"
http://visitoutbacknsw.com/darling-river-run/
We camped at Old Buckanbee station, but that was quite a few years ago now. (as in 2008 or 2009)
There was a small area about 15km North Wentworth called Darling Campsites in the Camps Australia Wide book was on Private Property and Donation was $10 per night.
It was down on a low area right on the river and had plenty of areas to camp. The fishing was good for a while as we stayed for 4 nights. The Owners provided fire boxes and rubbish tins.
Will be going back next year in Autumn when the green comes again.
We then drove to Ellerslie high on the River top stayed overnight and moved on. As supplies were running a little low we decided to Move on to Pooncarie to fill the fridge and cupboards so we stayed in the caravan Park. The road to Menindee was crap so we crossed the river on the wentworth side of the road about 3 Km
Ricketty Bridge but obviously strong enough just wandered around on the Low darling road doing overnights whenever.
So the trip ended up a whimper from planned