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Harry Nanya Tours at Mungo National Park

Fishing for Murray Cod along the Darling riverbanks
Pooncarie Field Day in October is the highlight of the social calendar
Mungo National Park, 88 km outside town
Cold drinks at the 1876-era Telegraph Hotel

Nature around Pooncarie

Mungo National Park, 88 km from Pooncarie, is part of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area where the remains of Mungo Woman and Mungo Man were discovered. Mungo's lunar landscape and Walls of China hills are amongst the most striking natural formations in NSW.

About Pooncarie

This former Darling River port, 116 km north-east of Wentworth, is now a sleepy village. One hundred years ago, Pooncarie thrived as a port serving the stations further upstream, such as Wilcannia. Today, little remains from this time but there's an unhurried ambience and friendly locals.

Enjoy a picnic under the river gums or browse The Pooncarie Outback and Beyond Craft Gallery and Museum, located in the former Pooncarie Police Station. The Pooncarie Cup bush race meeting in October is a highlight of the social calendar.

Events

There were no upcoming events for the town of Pooncarie. Below is a list of events for the surrounding Wentworth Area area.

- March
- Friday 02 Mar 2012 Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival
  One of Australia's leading regional arts festivals, the Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival offers a rich and vibrant program of visual ...
- Saturday 10 Mar 2012 Music Under the Stars at Perry Sandhills

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Pooncarie Post Office

Pooncarie Post Office, Outback NSW
Darling River, Outback NSW

Cruising along the calm waters of the Darling River, Outback NSW
Harry Nanya Tours at Mungo National Park

Harry Nanya Tours at Mungo National Park. Image Don Fuchs
Mungo National Park

Skeletal remains at Walls of China in Mungo National Park. Image Don Fuchs