Perth to Port Douglas road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Perth to Port Douglas road trip: Bourke
From Cobar, head up the Kidman Way towards Bourke, another classic outback town. On the way, Gundabooka National Park offers several walks and is known for its Aboriginal rock art.
If just passing by, the key site – Yapa (Mulgowan) – is accessed via a pretty steep 1.4km walk. But you can also pitch a tent at the Dry Tank Campground and then take on the 4.8km Little Mountain walking track. Expect wildflowers, emus and kangaroos.
In Bourke, the star attraction is the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre. This uses interactive technology to tell tales of outback life and the bushrangers. You can also get tickets for Darling River cruises here. The hour-long cruises are aboard the PV Jandra.
Top Bourke accommodation options
There’s not a great array of accommodation in Bourke, but these are the best bets in order of preference:
- For great riverside location, gardens and a pool: Bourke Riverside Motel.
- For central location: Darling River Motel.
- As a last resort: Sunshine Gardens.
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