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The Kidman Way - Backtrack to the Outback

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The Kidman Way - Backtrack to the Outback

The Kidman Way is a sealed north-south touring route through the centre of NSW.
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Discover sights and stories from Jerilderie to Darlington Point, onto Griffith, Hillston, Cobar and Bourke. Welcome to your next epic road trip 🚙👋

The Kidman Way cuts through the heart of outback NSW, guiding you from Jerilderie all the way to the Queensland border. Take a journey through wide open spaces and produce-rich farmland, alongside and across majestic rivers, stopping in at character-fi

lled towns along the way. It’s all inspired by pastoralist Sir Sidney Kidman’s desire to open up inland Australia.

28/05/2026

Sound on, folks 🔊Nothing beats waking up to the golden glow of a sunrise and the sounds of birdlife stirring for the day. Along the Kidman Way, you’ll find plenty of spots to do just that, including this free camp at Lake Wyangan near Griffith.

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📍 Lake Wyangan, , NSW

23/05/2026

Make this your first stop in Hillston 👀

The Red Dust and Paddymelons Gallery is home to goodies from local artists and makers. Paintings, photography, handmade crafts, gifts and the famous Hillston Black Garlic which is grown, fermented and packed right here in town. It’s also the local visitor information centre so grab any maps and brochures you need, along with the best recommendations from the friendly volunteers.

📍 Red Dust & Paddy Melons Gallery, Hillston, Visit Carrathool Shire , NSW

15/05/2026

“This park is an absolute gem in the outback.”

Angela said it, and her photos show it 👀 Gundabooka National Park is around 30 minutes’ drive from Bourke. Here, the rugged Mount Gunderbooka rises 500 metres above the park and is of great significance to the local Ngemba Aboriginal people. If you like a challenge you can head to the summit on the Valley of the Eagles walk or, for a gentler option, take in views from afar at the lookout on Little Mountain walking track. Her springtime visit was rewarded with wildflowers in bloom, but autumn and winter are also great times to see this place (and perfect temperatures for hiking!).

Stay over and camp in the park at Dry Tank campground, bookings are through .

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📍 Gundabooka National Park, , NSW

08/05/2026

01/05/2026

There’s a whole lot to love about Bourke 💛 You might picture an outback town as a dusty road and a handful of shops. Bourke is anything but. There’s art, nature, history and allllll the photo ops.

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📍 Visit Bourke , NSW

22/04/2026

If you’ve got a van, a full tank and a few days up your sleeve, the Kidman Way is calling.

It’s sealed all the way from Jerilderie in the Riverina to Bourke near the Queensland border. No corrugations and no 4WD needed. There are plenty of caravan parks in every major town, plus free riverside camping and quiet national park stays if you’d rather wake to birdsong than an alarm.

Ready for a road trip?

📍 Kidman Way, NSW

17/04/2026

Autumn certainly is made for walking around here 🥾

From the gum-lined Murrumbidgee to the red ridges of Gundabooka, this time of year brings the kind of walking weather that makes you slow down and look up.

If you're near Bourke, Gundabooka National Park is a must. Ancient rock art, panoramic lookouts and a feeling you won’t find anywhere else. Try the Little Mountain Track for views, or the Yapa (Mulgowan) Walk for cultural connection.

Further south? Stretch your legs on the Goanna Walking Track in Darlington Point or the trail around Lake Woorabinda in Hillston, both are easy options with water views and birdlife. No hiking boots required.

Save this for your next escape.

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📍 Gundabooka National Park, Visit Bourke , NSW

11/04/2026

You could be forgiven for mistaking this spot as of part of a historic village (it sort of is, but not quite!).

It’s the site of the old Merriwagga Public School and now the Old School Caravan Park.

Stop for the night and enjoy a quiet chat alongside an open fire with Kel (he’s known to be part of the magic of this place!) who’ll make sure you feel welcome. Better yet you can even bring your furry friends with you 🐕

While in town, make sure you visit the Black Stump Hotel which boasts the tallest bar in Australia! Legend has it that the bar was built at that height so local stockmen could ride their horses right up to the bar and order a drink without having to dismount. Sounds mighty convenient, don’t you think?

📍 Merriwagga, Visit Carrathool Shire NSW

06/04/2026

We love a good mural, and we love a good story along with it 🥇

The local water tower art is a tribute to Bourke’s Commonwealth gold medallist, Percy Hobson. At just 20, he became the first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal for Australia. He cleared the high jump at a games record of 6’11 (2.11m).

Don’t miss catching a look on your Kidman Way adventure.

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📍 Visit Bourke NSW

31/03/2026

There’s a long list of good things in regional Australia. Pubs. Koalas. And, of course, murals.

Here’s the newest one along the Kidman Way. It’s on the outside of the Darlington Point War Memorial Swimming Pool. (And might we point out how incredible the birds are?! Jordan Lucky Artist outdid himself.)

Spot the vulnerable superb parrot, crimson ‘yellow’ rosella, dollarbird and a native bee too.

See it for yourself when you’re road tripping along the Kidman Way. Darlington Point is just north of the Sturt Highway intersection, on the Murrumbidgee River.

📍 Darlington Point, Murrumbidgee Council , NSW

Address

Kidman Way
Griffith, NSW
2680

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.kidmanway.org.au/

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