Henry Lawson
'Back O' Bourke'- one of the most recognisable terms in the Australian vocabulary, but where, or rather 'what' is it? It is people and it is landscape, solitude and mate-ship. It encompasses history, culture and nature, as well as invention and ingenuity. Small towns and big distances, wide open plains and narrow tracks. As much a concept as it is reality, and only ever truly understood through experience.
This is our backyard. These concepts and hazy vision are the realities of our day to day lives. We can no more point you towards the Back O' Bourke than you could, because we are it. We are the people, the places, the stories and traces. Follow any path you like to get here, take any means available to you, and know that when you arrive you will be invited to discover the hidden journeys Back O' Bourke has to offer.
It's the bitterest land of sweat and sorrow. But if I were free I'd be off tomorrow Out at the Back O' Bourke
Henry Lawson
Dust kicks up, hearts pound, as the thoroughbreds charge down the Bourke track. It's not just a race ; it's an outback heartbeat racing to the max! #visitbackobourke #bourkeobourkeraceclub #bourkeobourkepicnicraces
Discover the charm of Bourke at the Easter Markets! Where local treasures bloom and community spirit shines, come for the finds, stay for the memories.
Easter vibes on the river! Catch the sunrise with us on Good Friday, or bask in the twilight glow on Easter Saturday. Every cruise is a new chapter in our Bourke story. Good Friday : 2:30pm (1 hour cruise) Easter Saturday : 9am (1 hour cruise), 12pm (1 hour cruise), 2:30pm (1 hour cruise), 6pm twilight cruise Easter Sunday : 9am (2 hour cruise) Easter Monday : 9am (1 hour cruise), 12pm (1 hour cruise), 2:30pm (1 hour cruise) Please contact the friendly staff at the Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre, to reserve seats for yourself and your family.
Gather 'round the Long Table! Join us for an evening of community, cuisine and celebration on Good Friday. Contact the Back O' Bourke Information Centre for more information on 02 6872 1321. #backobourkeeasterfestival #goodfriday
"but every dream and every track - and there were many that I knew - they all lead on, or they lead back, to Bourke" - Henry Lawson
We love it when visitors send us photos of their experiences within Bourke! Lynne Moran visited Mount Oxley for sunset and was not disappointed in the view. Mount Oxley is only accessible via purchasing a permit from the Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre. You are able to visit for sunset, sunrise or even for a BBQ throughout the day, but remember that it is a working station and requires a permit to enter the property. Mount Oxley is open all year round, so why not pop in to see the friendly staff at the Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre for more information between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on weekends.
What's better than a birds eye view of our beautiful Darling River?
The wharf is the perfect spot to capture the afternoon sunset or a colourful sunrise. With birdwatching as the number one activity, you are also able to see the 100 year old Crossley Engine that is also located nearby which runs Monday to Friday from 12pm.
Toorale National Park is accessible all year round, and is the perfect spot to see an emu or two. Toorale is located at the junction of the Warrego and the Darling rivers and offers the rare opportunity to see the outback floodplain landscape. #visitbourke #visitnsw #visitaustralia #outback #outbackaustralia #nationalpark #nationalparks #tooralenationalapark #outbacktouring #travel #travelnsw #travelaustralia #travelaus
The red dirt roads around #visitbourke are the perfect backdrop to any photo. Take a trip to Mount Oxley to enjoy a sunset by purchasing a permit from the Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre, or visit Gundabooka National Park to take a walk up Mt Gunabooka itself and visit the Yapa (Mulgowan) art site on your way back to town. You don’t need to go far to see the different colours of the outback, there is a beautiful view no matter where you go.
The Jandra Paddleboat runs 7 days a week! Pop in to the Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre to chat with the friendly staff and purchase a ticket. #visitbourke #visitnsw #jandra #paddleboats #river #rivercruise #rivercruises #outback #australianoutback #outbackaustralia #tourismaustralia #destinationnsw
You will never be disappointed with the colours of the outback. #visitbourke #bourkensw #tourism #vìsitnsw #visitnsw #australia #australianoutback #outbacknsw #outbackphotography