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Bourke
The Australian expression “back of Bourke” means a long way from anywhere and it is generally assumed that this is where the outback starts. Although Bourke is a remote town by anyone’s standards, it is the closest bit of outback to Sydney.
The area around Bourke is surprisingly fertile and there is quite a bit of fruit picking work (Nov-Feb) although there are nicer spots elsewhere in Australia for this sort of work.
Practical Information
Bourke Visitor Information Centre
Anson Street, Bourke
Tel (02) 6872 2280
Website www.visitbourke.com
Open 9am-5pm daily
Coming & Going
Most travellers arrive in Bourke either by car or bus. Buses depart from the tourist information centre on Anson Street and run to Dubbo and Sydney.
Accommodation
Gidgee Guesthouse
17 Oxley Street, Bourke
Tel (02) 6870 1017
Sights
Back O’Bourke Exhibition Centre
The Back O’Bourke Exhibition Centre has displays about outback New South Wales including early explorers, bush poets, outlaws and the development of the grazing industry. It’s an excellent museum for such a small town.
Tel (02) 6872 1321
Website www.backobourke.com.au
Admission $17.50
