The road north towards Bourke. A quick stop at Mt Hope. (nice free camp by the pub)
Cobar has a great history from the 1870’s for Europeans, but many thousands of years for our indigenous people. This was a permanent waterhole, known as the Kubbur Waterhole, between rivers in this very dry country. Cobar is a significant copper and gold mining town, with a pop of 4000. Many sights of cultural interest can be found in and around Cobar. The town retains much of its colonial 19th-century architecture.
The ancient Aboriginal rock paintings at Mount Grenfell are some of the largest and most important in Australia.
Bourke
Arrived in Bourke early afternoon. We enjoy Bourke, it has a charm, that lifts the spirits. Situated on the Darling River, in North West NSW, with a population of just under 2000. Traditional country of the Ngemba people. The first British explorer was Charles Sturt in 1828. His visit was in a period of severe drought, so dismissed the area as uninhabitable. Thomas Mitchell followed shortly after, but it was not until the arrival of the paddle steamer in the late 1850’s, that a cattle station was established.
An important stock route supplying stock and wool through Echuca and then onto Melbourne, was established.
Darling River 
Lovely night around the fire, talking with fellow travelers.
Lunch in North Bourke, the original bridge lifting span bridge, also the army are the move south west to Adelaide. Do they know something we don’t? A lot of movements.
Further downstream on the Darling River, some beautiful sights.
City People Outback travelers
Also the Queensland Bottle Tree in the caravan park.
Last town in northern NSW
Queensland Border country, sun, sun, sun!
Cunnamulla
You will know you have arrived in Cunnamulla, with this statue of a tribute to the Aussie Larrikin Stockman. Slim Dusty, made Cunnamulla famous in one of his songs.
Camping by the Warrego River for a few days.
Once set up, into town to enjoy the sun and a drink at
the local.
Around the campfire with other travelers.
Cunnamulla has a pop of 1250, with a large indigenous population. Like many Australian towns situated around water, it is subjected to flooding by the endless cycle of drought and flooding rains. Hot springs are a feature in this region, plus outdoor festivals, horse races, rodeos etc. And….beautiful winter climate.
Wyandra
Stop for morning cuppa
