Cobar to Bourke road trip: Distance, drive time, fuel stops & sights
The Cobar to Bourke drive is 160km in distance, with a driving time of 1h36m. The main road trip attraction off the Kidman Way is Gundabooka National Park.
The drive from Cobar to Bourke connects two of the main towns in western New South Wales. It’s a classic adventure through the outback, and will usually form part of a longer adventure. Perhaps from Adelaide to Cairns, or Broken Hill to Brisbane.
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Cobar to Bourke distance and driving time
The distance from Cobar to Bourke by car is 160km, making for a driving time of around one hour and 36 minutes. This drive is almost entirely along the Kidman Way, also known as the B87.
Cobar accommodation recommendations
The best places to stay in Cobar are:
- For a decent-sized pool and kitchenettes: Crossroads Motel.
- For – usually – the cheapest prices: Copper City Motel.
- For family rooms and a restaurant: Cobar Town and Country Motor Inn.
Don’t expect much in the way of urban energy on the Cobar to Bourke drive. In fact, don’t even expect any towns. The only two places that have any sign of human life at all are Tindarey and Gunderbooka.
Cobar to Bourke fuel stops
Make sure you fill up with petrol in Cobar – there are no fuel stops between Cobar and Bourke.
Click through to the next section: Gundabooka National Park.