If you know Bourke you know Australia
Henry Lawson
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'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.
See & Do
Jandra Paddleboat
Experience the famous Darling River aboard the majestic Jandra Paddleboat. Enjoy one of the relaxing daily cruises, or book a private charter for you…
Mount Oxley Rossmore Station
An hour spent with eagles in the silence atop Mount Oxley looking across a 100-kilometre expanse rekindles the experience of explorers Sturt and Hume…
Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre
The Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre is set amongst the native garden of the river red gums on the banks of the Darling River.The cen…
Stay
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
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Ever explored Bourke’s Maritime Trail? ⚓ This self-guided adventure is one of those hidden local gems that mixes river history, bush tracks, relics and some seriously good stories from Bourke’s paddleboat days. Walk it. Drive it. Stop along the way and scan the QR codes to hear local historian Paul Roe bring Bourke’s maritime past to life — from paddle steamers and explorers to the famous P.S. Wave relic and the story behind Lawson’s “The Union Buries Its Dead”. Keep an eye out for wildlife too… kangaroos, birdlife, emus and if you’re lucky, a brolga or two around the billabongs. A little bit of history, a little bit of adventure and a whole lot of Bourke.
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Weekend’s almost here… so what’s stopping ya? 😄 We’ve got fuel, friendly faces, cold drinks, good pub feeds and plenty of room for you to pull up for the weekend… or longer if you like. No traffic lights out here — but we do have running water, electricity and sunsets worth sticking around for 🤎 Jandra cruises, pub lunches, murals, trails, National Parks, Mt Oxley… or just sitting beside the life blood of Bourke — the Darling River — doing absolutely nothing at all. And honestly? That last one might be the best option. So pack a bag, throw the esky in and head west. Bourke’s ready when you are. #outbacksunset #RoadTripReady #MakeMemories #OutbackNSW #TheGreatOutdoors
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Evening friends from the friendly Back O’ Bourke team 🤎 Tomorrow’s looking pretty tough… Do you: ▪️ Wander out and visit Fred Hollows Grave ▪️ Tackle the Maritime Trail like a Bourke explorer ▪️ Snap a pic at the Percy Hobson Mural ▪️ Settle in for lunch at the pub ▪️ Or simply pull up a chair beside the Darling River and watch Bourke life drift by nice and slow No alarms. No packed shopping centres. No rushing around. Just Outback NSW doing what it does best 🤎 See ya soon… or thanks for rolling into Bourke and backing our town.
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Good morning friends from the friendly Back O’ Bourke team. So… what’s the plan today? 🚢 Jandra Cruise on the Darling 🌾 A wander through our beautiful National Parks ⛰️ Sunset plans at Mt Oxley 🐑 Slowing things right down with a farm stay 🍻 Lunch at the village pub ☕ Or simply reading the Daily Telegraph with a cuppa while soaking up this perfect autumn glow Whatever your Outback adventure looks like today — take the long way around, enjoy the slower pace and don’t forget to say g’day along the way. Bourke’s waiting. #BackOBourke #RoadTripReady #MakeMemories #outbacksunset #StayLonger
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Happy Mother’s Day from the Back O’ Bourke Team 🤎 To the mums, soon-to-be mums, nans, aunties, step mums, carers, the women who step up when needed — and even the dads doing both jobs — today’s for you. Thanks for the rides, the advice, the snacks, the cuddles, the chaos control and somehow always holding it all together 😄 Whether today brings flowers, family lunch, a coffee in peace or kids climbing all over you before 7am… we hope you feel appreciated not just today, but every day. And to our own Back O’ Bourke crew working or enjoying the day off — your girls rock 🤎 Love, The Back O’ Bourke Team X
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Welcome to Bourke Show Day 🤎 If you’re visiting town this weekend, you’ve picked a good one. Today’s all about dusty boots, pavilion pride, horse rings, kids loaded up with showbags, locals catching up fence-side and the yearly debate over who’s serving the best dagwood dog 😄 With a top of 21° forecast, it’s about as perfect as country show weather gets. Wander the grounds, grab something fried, watch a few events you didn’t plan on staying for and settle in for the afternoon. Then when the sun drops, the music kicks on and the fireworks light up the Bourke sky — you’ll understand why locals love their show weekend so much. Enjoy the day, support the volunteers and businesses that make it happen… and we’ll see ya around the grounds. #staylonger #BackOBourke #OutbackNSW #VisitBourke #MakeMemories
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Wishing the Bourke Show Committee, volunteers, exhibitors, competitors and everyone involved a fantastic Bourke Show weekend! 🎡 We hope locals and visitors alike get the chance to wander through the pavilion sections, check out the horses, watch the dog jump, grab a Dagwood Dog and enjoy the show just like generations of Bourke locals have done before us. With live music, cold beverages in the bar and a spectacular fireworks display planned… we’re already practising our “ooooohs” and “aaaahhhs” 🎆 The Bourke Show is one of our great long-standing community events and a wonderful reason to support local businesses right across Bourke and our villages over the weekend. Enjoy the show, support local and make the most of a fantastic Bourke weekend!
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What’s waiting at the Back O’ Bourke? A lazy walk along the Darling. A cold drink with locals who’ll probably call you “mate” before you’ve even sat down. Sunsets that stop conversations. The Jandra rolling along our beautiful river. Wide open National Parks. Photos you’ll still be showing people six months later. And that’s before you even wander out to Louth, Byrock, Enngonia, Wanaaring or Fords Bridge. Don’t rush through Bourke. Stay a little longer, slow down and settle in. See ya soon at the Back O’ Bourke!
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She might not look like much at first glance… but she’s got it where it counts. That’s Bourke. No need for hyperspace or a flashing lightsaber to find us — just follow the open road and the wide Outback skies. What you’ll find? River sunsets that hit different, stories as old as the galaxy, and a place that grows on you quick. Fuel up (yourself, not the Falcon), grab a bite at the Back O’ Bourke Café, cruise the Darling on the Jandra, or just park up and watch the day wind down. Travelling this May the 4th? Stay a night… you might not be in a hurry to leave. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #VisitBourke #BackOBourke #OutbackNSW #RoadTripReady
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🚨 Saturday 9 May – Bourke P&A Show Day 🚨 A full day of action 👇 🐾 Dog & Pet Show + family fun 🏍️ Motorbike stunt shows 🐎 Horse events & Dash for Cash 👗 Fashion Parade & pavilion exhibits 🍻 Live music from 5:30pm 🎆 Fireworks from 6:30pm One of Bourke’s best days of the year — well worth the trip. SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026 #visitbourke #bourkeshow #outbacknsw
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Now more than ever, your support means everything out here. If you’re travelling through the Back O’ Bourke, take a moment to support a local business — whether it’s a coffee, a meal, a bit of merch, fuel, supplies or a night’s stay. It might seem small, but it makes a big difference to the people and communities that keep this region going. And don’t forget our surrounding villages — Byrock, Louth, Enngonia and Wanaaring — each with their own stories, characters and country hospitality waiting for you. Slow down, stay a little longer, and back the locals — you’ll be glad you did. #visitbourke #supportlocalbusinesses❤️ #BackOBourke #StayLonger #OutbackNSW