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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.

23/06/2026

Mum always said looks can be deceiving. Turns out she was right, because this is no abandoned water tank. It’s actually a world first art sound installation.

The Cobar Sound Chapel is just a few minutes from town and combines art, nature and music. Step inside and you’ll be immersed in the 43-hour composition by Georges Lentz. It ranges from mysterious and otherworldly to the occasional burst of more edge and intense sound, to the sprinkling of silent moments too.

Take your time when you explore the Cobar region and you’ll find plenty of other spots worth a visit too. The Cobar Miners Heritage Park, Fort Bourke Lookout and, of course, the town's famous 'Cobar' sign for that perfect postcard shot are some of our favourites.

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📍: Cobar Sound Chapel, Visit Cobar , NSW

P.S. If you’re planning a visit, the Cobar Sound Chapel is a remote location with locked gates at all times. To gain access inside, pick up the key from the Great Cobar Museum nearby (you’ll need ID and a cash bond).

17/06/2026

Isn’t Lake Woorabinda stunning? No wonder it’s home to all kinds of birdlife including pelicans, swans and cockatoos. Take to the walking track around the lake and admire the murals by artist MAN.De along the way. If the water level is high enough, you can can even kayak and water ski here. Find it in Hillston along the Kidman Way, around 100 kilometres north of Visit Griffith and 250 south of Visit Cobar .

📍 Lake Woorabinda, Hillston, Visit Carrathool Shire , NSW

P.S. Time your visit for March and you can enjoy the Lake Woorabinda Festival with music, markets and floating lanterns.

11/06/2026

Antipasto and wine are a classic pairing, but the menu at Calabria Family Wines in Griffith just got even better 👀 Now there’s paninis, pizza and arancini too.

While you’re there, take your pick from a range of tasting flights or book ahead for their Icons of the Riverina tasting hosted by Bill Calabria AM. Don’t miss the winery museum and sensory wall either.

It’s open seven days, ready for whenever you’re travelling the Kidman Way.

Griffith is a must-see along the Kidman Way. It’s 2 hours from Wagga, 5.5 from Melbourne and 6.5 from Sydney.

📍 Calabria Family Wines, Visit Griffith , NSW

03/06/2026

For a town with a population of just 1,500, there sure is a whole lot of history to be found here.

It’s the burial place of Professor Fred Hollows. It’s the inspiration for much of Henry Lawson’s writing and poetry. It’s got the oldest surviving lift-span bridge in Australia. It’s the birthpace of the first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal for Australia, Percy Hobson.

It’s Bourke, of course. Located at the northern end of the Kidman Way, up in north west NSW (but more north than west, it’s still hundreds of km’s to the SA border).

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📍 Visit Bourke , NSW

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

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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