Outback NSW
Must do
There are some breathtaking experiences in Outback NSW. Go bush camping by a river in an outback national park or hike through rugged gorge country and see remarkable Aboriginal rock art in a remote cave.
Outback NSW
Harsh but fragile, the rugged natural beauty of Outback NSW has been appreciated for millennia by the region’s Aboriginal inhabitants. Today, you can still admire Aboriginal artworks, some 30,000 years old, at sites in Mutawintji National Park. The remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman that date back 40,000 years can be found at Mungo National Park, situated within Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area.
Some of the most remote towns in NSW are here – Lightning Ridge, Broken Hill, White Cliffs and Tibooburra. Some things in the outback are simply unique – the Royal Flying Doctor Base at Broken Hill, underground hotels at White Cliffs and a stunning out door sculpture “symposium”.
No Leave No Life Outback NSW – Episode 6
Rosso surprises Ron and Samantha with an outback roadtrip of a lifetime through World Heritage Listed Lake Mungo NP, Menindee and the infamous Broken Hill.
Events
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Saturday 14 July Milparinka Gymkhana
The Milparinka Gymkhana is held annually on the second Saturday of the NSW July School Holidays. The day long event ...
- Thursday 19 July to Sunday 22 July Mildura Writers Festival
Local areas
- Bourke AreaHistoric river port and gateway to outback NSW
- Brewarrina AreaRich in Aboriginal culture, surrounded by rugged landscape.
- Broken Hill AreaBuilt on world's largest silver-lead-zinc mine and base for exploring Outback
- Cobar AreaUncover Cobar’s mining and pastoral history.
- Corner Country AreaStraddles NSW, Queensland and South Australia borders in Outback NSW.
- Lightning Ridge AreaSee rare black opal mined and artesian baths in an Outback setting.
- Wentworth AreaAt the confluence of Murray & Darling rivers, a pad for exploring Wrld
- White Cliffs AreaVisit White Cliffs underground opal mines, Tilpa and Wilcannia.
Travel tips for driving in NSW
Before travelling by road in NSW, make sure you check Live Traffic NSW for updates and important traveller information. For detailed local visitor information in the towns and regions of NSW, check with relevant Visitor Information Centres. Most Visitor Information Centres will be able to assist you with information about local attractions, advice on accommodation, day trip suggestions, advice on transport and touring, and free Wi-Fi access.
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