The Hunter <> The Kamillaroi <> The Darling River:

Sydney <> The Hunter Valley <> The Kamilaroi Highway <>Bourke <> The Darling River (Run) <> Broken Hill.

Distance = 1,566 km (Approx)

When it comes to incorporating some of the best that NSW has to offer into an Outback tour between Sydney and Broken Hill then this route certainly has it all. Sydney – Broken Hill (or visa versa).

Heading north to the Central Coast and Newcastle then taking the New England Highway to the famous wine area of the Hunter Valley, then continuing north west  to the Kamilaroi Highway which guides the traveler though the very scenic New England area and on up to Narrabri, Walgett, Brewarrina and the iconic Outback town of Bourke.

This route continues along one of NSW’s great driving adventures, the Darling River Run which can cover either side of the Darling River through Louth, Tilpa, and Wilcannia. From Wilcannia, the route leaves the Darling River and heads westward along the Barrier Highway to Broken Hill.

The Blue Mountains <> Barrier Highway:

Sydney <> The Blue Moutains <> Bathurst <>Orange <> Parkes <> Nyngan <> Cobar <> Wilcannia <> Broken Hill:

Many times, the most direct route for a tour is not always the most pleasing but not so in this case as this drive to Broken Hill takes in the world famous Blues Mountains, including Echo Point, the Three Sisters, and Wentworth Falls. The Blue Mountains could be a stopover as there is so much on offer to really experience the beauty and grandeur of the this Australian icon. (Especially the undercliff track connecting Wentworth Falls to Katoomba)

This journey continues through the NSW western slopes and past the  ‘The Dish’ at Parkes then onto Nyngan to join the Barrier Highway for the run to Broken Hill via Cobar and Wilcannia.

The Riverina <> Murray River:

Sydney <> Goulburn <> Wagga Wagga <>Hay <> Mildura <> Wentworth <> Broken Hill:

The route through the Riverina, despite the start being a highway run along the Hume to Wagga Wagga, once off the highway, the touring experience gains momentum by joining the Sturt Highway and passing through the eastern Riverina plains (Narrandera and Hay) and continuing westward to Euston where the highway meets the Murray River and continues along its banks to Wentworth whereby the Murray joins the Darling River. From Wentworth, it is a pleasant run north along the Silver City Highway to Broken Hill

Down the Murray (Koscuisko - Wentworth - Broken Hill):

Sydney <> Canberra <> Alpine Way <>Tom Groggin <> Albury <> Echuca <> <> Swan Hill <> Mildura <> Wentworth <> Broken Hill:

Looking for a REALLY spectacular tour? This one will take in the county’s capital Canberra, Australia’s Highest Mountain, Australia’s greatest river (system).....  etc

This tour really has it all. Starting with an easy highway drive from Sydney to Canberra then across the Great Dividing Range past Thredbo village and Mount Kosciusko  before picking up the Murray at the legendary Tom Groggin and following it (partially at first) across to Tallangatta and then Albury. That is a tour in itself.

Following the mighty Murray River eastward along the southern Riverina past Mulwala, Tocumwal, then cross it and continuing through northern Victoria and westward along the Murray Valley Highway to the Port of Echuca (A must see destination).

Continuing along the MV Highway through Gunbower, Cohuna, and Kerang, rejoining the Murray River at Swan Hill and following its course (roughly) to Robinvale. From there it is back across the Murray River to Euston and onward to Mildura and Wentworth before heading north along the Silver City highway to Broken Hill or via the Darling River to Menindee or via Lake Mungo.

Around the Basin (Down the Murray and up the Darling):

Sydney <> Canberra <> Alpine Way <>Tom Groggin <> Albury <> Echuca <> Swan Hill <> Mildura <> Wentworth <> Broken Hill <> The Darling River (Run) <> Bourke <> Kamilaroi Highway <> Hunter Valley <> Sydney

For the real adventurer, and a great oportunity to learn about the Murray Darling Basin, this large route will take you across the mountains, down the Murray, into Broken Hill, up the Darling River, along the Kamilaroi, Highway through New England, the Hunter Valley, the Central Coast, and back to Sydney. Basically down the Murray from its source in the Alps to where it joins the Darling, then up the Darling River to its northern tributaries.

Not only that, but there are endless oportunities to explore the many great side-trips (Lake Mungo, Menindee Lakes, Kinchega NP, Silverton, Cameron Corner, Sturt NP, White Cliffs, Gundabooka NP, Lightning Ridge, and many more...).