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NSW Far West Holidays


This is the big country with huge horizons and never ending night skies. Stretching to the Queensland and South Australian borders and south to the Riverina area, the far west of New South Wales is a vast area, also known as The Outback.

This diverse region is lightly populated with a sparse scattering of small towns. The climate varies from hot, semi-desert in the north west to the lakes and rivers of the south west.

Visitors enjoy a choice of escorted outback tours, self drive 4WD safaris, camel riding, historic sites, wildlife, national parks, Aboriginal art and engravings, freshwater fishing and houseboat holidays.

Far West & Outback Holidays - Places of Interest

Cobar - a fascinating experience awaits those visitors who discover this historical copper mining town. There is a superb museum, public buildings and gracious homes from days gone by. At Mt Grenfell, west of the town, significant Aboriginal rock art sites can be found. Visit the historical town and mine site at Mt Drysdale.

Bourke - situated on the Darling River, the historic buildings on Mitchell Street bear testimony to the time when Bourke was a thriving wool port. Interesting Aboriginal rock art can be found at Mt Gunderbooka.

Tibooburra - the hottest place in New South Wales, it is located in the far north-west corner and not a destination for the faint hearted. View unusual granite formations and visit the Sturt National Park to see bearded dragons, red kangaroo, emus and eagles.

Lightning Ridge - a huge opal mining centre and famous for its black opals and underground dwellings and showrooms. Located in the far north of New South Wales near the Queensland border.

Wilcannia - once the third-largest port on the Darling River, with paddle steamers carrying wool. The local Aboriginal people love to talk about the historic connections to their town. 100 km up the road, you can fossick the old diggings at White Cliffs. This opal mining settlement also features underground dwellings.

Broken Hill - The only city of this region, Broken Hill is a major centre for artists wanting to depict the harsh landscapes and vivid sunsets. Camels can be seen strolling down the main street. It is rated as one of the world's richest silver-lead-zinc ore bodies and is home to the the world's largest mining company.

Aboriginal art and wildlife can be found at the Mootwingee National Park, located north of the city. Many of the original buildings still stand in the ghost town of Silverton west of Broken Hill and visitors will enjoy a visit to the unique Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air.

Menindee - the countryside surrounding this tiny town is flat and arid. However, there are approximately 20 lakes in the area, all fed by the Darling River. Citrus orchards and vegetables are cultivated with great success. Visit Lake Paramaroo, a part of the Menindee Lakes Scheme, where you will find the site of a camp for the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition. Attractions and activities include swimming, boating, picnicking and birdlife.

Mungo National Park - 45,000 years ago, Lake Mungo was a fertile centre for Aboriginal life. Now a dry lakebed it is the site of the oldest archaeological discoveries in Australia.


Broken Hill Introduction
Far West NSW Visitor Guide
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