Around 50km north of Gundabooka National Park is the town of Bourke. Considered the "Gateway to the real outback", Bourke is home to around 3,000 people and has a range of places to eat, garages and services, and plenty of things to do.
Parks near Bourke
Things to do near Bourke
Camping or Accommodation near Bourke
A roadmap for your first outback adventure
You don't need to leave NSW to get a taste of the outback. Tour its wildlife-rich landscapes, rugged 4WD touring trails, rustic camping spots – and discover rich Aboriginal culture stretching back tens of thousands of years.
Brindingabba National Park, about 2 hours from Bourke, bursts with colour. See red kangaroos, green budgies, pink cockatoos and heaps of yellow flowers on a scenic drive, then camp out under the stars.
Visit Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area, near Bourke in outback NSW, to see the imposing Mount Gunderbooka, go camping in the outback and see Aboriginal rock art.
In the heart of far west NSW, Cuttaburra National Park protects one of Australia’s most important wetlands for migratory shorebirds and waterbirds. Just 1.5 hours northwest of Bourke, camp under the stars and reconnect with nature on your next outback 4WD tour.
Explore the vast floodplain and beautiful rivers of outback NSW near Bourke on a car tour of Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area. You’ll enjoy great fishing and birdwatching.
Immerse yourself in nature and culture on this journey through the rugged national parks along the Darling River. The drive from Bourke to Wentworth is an unforgettable experience where you’ll discover ancient rock formations, historic landmarks and plenty of wildlife. This is your chance to see all that the outback has to offer, from stunning red sand hills to coolabah woodlands and vast flood plains.
Don't feel like camping? Experience national park accommodation with a difference at Belah Shearers' Quarters in Gundabooka National Park, near Bourke in outback NSW.
For a taste of outback heritage accommodation, historic Redbank Homestead, in Gundabooka State Conservation Area, offers fishing, paddling and walking, near Bourke.
Stay at Hamilton Park Homestead, halfway between Bourke and Louth. You’ll have a beautiful opportunity to stay on the banks of the Darling River in a grand outback home surrounded by gardens. See amazing sunrises, sunsets and silhouettes of majestic river red gums.
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is in the far north-west corner of NSW, in Channel Country, east of Sturt National Park and Tibooburra. It's a great destination for outback travellers.
