Bourke occupies a special place in national psyche, with the phrase 'Back o' Bourke' deeply enmeshed in our language.
Famed for the crescent-shaped dunes known as the Walls of China, Mungo NP possesses one of the world's most remarkable landscapes.
Dubbed the 'Arts End of Australia', Broken Hill has a long history of art and one of the most active arts communities in the country.
Within Kinchega NP are three vast lakes, all accessible for the activity of your choice: camping, swimming, fishing or boating.
As the western most town in NSW, Broken Hill gives an extraordinary sense of remoteness long before you even reach the town.
Remote Tibooburra is known as the hottest place in Australia and makes frequent appearances on weather bulletins.
It's the preserved relics of this once thriving town of 3,000 people in search of silver, which attract so many visitors to it today.
The River Road follows the Darling south-west from Bourke to Wentworth, and makes a great first time 4WD outback camping trip.