Bourke , NSW

On the banks of the Darling River almost 800km north-west of Sydney, the once thriving river port of Bourke was the highest town on the Darling from which barges filled with cargos of wool could be shipped downstream. Although surrounded by dry plains the town is surprisingly green owing to the irrigation for citrus orchards and cotton crops.

Founded by explorer Thomas Mitchell, who in 1835 built Fort Bourke, a wooden stockade, where a cairn now stands, was laid out 25 years later and became a coach centre. The Carriers Arms was once a Cobb & Co Inn and temporary home to Henry Lawson in 1892. There are some fine examples of 19th century architecture including the old wharf, Manston lodge and St Ignatuis Church.

Accommodation

Name	Rating	Phone	Location	Town
Major Mitchell Motel	3	02-6872 2311	44 Mertin St (Mitchell Hwy) 200m fr PO	Bourke
Darling River Motel	2.5	02-6872 2288	74 Mitchell St 1km E of PO	Bourke
Mitchell Caravan Park	2.5	02-6872 2791	Mitchell St 1km E of PO	Bourke
Paddlewheel Caravan Park	2	02-6872 2277	Mitchell La 550m NE of PO, directly behind Ambulance Station	Bourke
The Outback Motel	2	02-6872 2716	Mertin St 100m S of PO	Bourke
Bourke Riverside Motel	1	02-6872 2539	3 Mitchell St	Bourke
Cottage Accommodation	0	02-6872 2837	49 Hope St 500m S of PO	Bourke
The Port of Bourke Hotel	0	02-6872 2544	32 Mitchell St 50m fr PO.	Bourke
Nulty Holiday	0	02-6872 3163	Nulty Station 45km W of PO	Bourke

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