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Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve

The Macquarie Marshes are one of the largest remaining inland semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia and are of international importance. The nature reserve samples all

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Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve

Things to do macquarie marshes , coonamble , new south wales.

The Macquarie Marshes are one of the largest remaining inland semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia and are of international importance. The nature reserve samples all the habitat types present in the Marshes and is a major waterbird breeding area, an important refuge for a large number of other wildlife species and has significant cultural values.

Principally managed for its important wetland features, this nature reserve does not cater for day-visitors, or campers. Access is restricted to management and research personnel. However, when conditions are suitable, the NPWS runs guided activities around the reserve.

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NSW Outback Tours

NSW Outback Tours from Sydney or Broken Hill are multi day and extended tours from in New South Wales Outback – and include tours to Broken Hill, Cobar, Lightning Ridge, Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Hill End, Mudgee wine and gold country, Tibooburra, Cameron Corner, Snowy Mountains, Mootwingee, Mungo and many extra-ordinary National Parks from coast to country.

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NSW Outback Tours Summary … Ask if You don’t see it !

2 day sydney to blue mountains & hunter valley via mudgee & gold country.

Includes  Blue Mountains Three Sisters & Echo Point, Bathurst  (gold rush town),  Mudgee & Hunter Valley  vineyards

3 Day – Blue Mountains, Mudgee wines, Hunter Valley & Lightning Ridge Opals

Includes Blue Mountains Three Sisters & Echo Point, Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee & Hunter Valley vineyards, Warrumbungles Mountains, underground  Opal Mine tour, opal buyers traders markets

3 Day Jenolan Caves, Hill End, Blue Mountains, Mudgee & Hunter Valley

Walk in the world’s oldest caves –   Jenolan caves  are over 340 million years old! with some of the world’s most spectacular crystals in the World Heritage  Blue Mountains,  and experience the best of  Mudgee & Hunter Valley wines , and  Aboriginal sacred sites & rock art .

3 Day – Cobar & Canowindra via Blue Mountains

with Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (wool, copper & gold),  Ages of (ancient) Fishes Museum  in Canowindra, plus at  Parkes “The Dish” giant radio telescope  that relayed the 1st moon landing.

3 Days Sydney to Broken Hill

Incuding Broken Hill mine & town tour, via Blue Mountains, Bathurst (gold rush & Bushranger town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Wilcannia (old paddle steamer wool port on the Darling River)

4 Day Sydney to Broken Hill via Blue Mountains & Cobar

Including Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Mt Grenfell Aboriginal Rock Art, Wilcannia (old wool shipping port town on the Darling River, Broken Hill mine & Desert Sculptures & town highlights tour.

4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour via Lightning Ridge, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley

Experience the Warrumbungles Mountains, Blue Mountains, Three Sisters & Echo Point, Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee & Hunter Valley vineyards, Warrumbungles Mountains, underground  Opal Mine tour, opal buyers traders markets  and the culture, history and wines or overnight in  Port Stephens on Nelson Bay  near with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise).

4 Day NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour

Broken Hill to Broken Hill tour via Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka. From Sydney options Details

4 Day Darling River Run via Bourke & Broken Hill

4 day  Darling River Run via Bourke & Broken Hill – from Sydney or Adelaide (5 days) or Broken Hill – via White Cliffs opals, Tilpa, Louth, Gundabooka National Park, Bourke river cruise, Nyngan, Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetlands Details

Darling River Run, Macquarie Marshes, Brewarrina, Bourke, Tilpa, Louth, White Cliffs & Broken HillTour  –  Connect with the wonder of 35,000 birds breeding in these revitalized Macquarie Marshes. Tour from Sydney (or reverse from Broken Hill or Adelaide), via  Macquarie Marshes NP ,  Back O’ Bourke, Gundabooka National Park,  and the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River,  plus Kinchega National Park and  Menindee Lakes. Sydney to Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or continue to Adelaide for Lake Eyre. 

From Sydney to Broken Hill or Adelaide option +  Lake Eyre tour options

From Sydney – Macquarie Marshes, Menindee Lakes & Broken Hill  –  3 days to Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetland highlights now teaming with life after rejuvenation floods. Includes 1 night to explore Macquarie Marshes NP, before Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes and 1 or 2 nights in Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or Cameron’s Corner optionally continue with us to Lake Eyre. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne. 3 nights accommodated 4WD tour – $1,850

Corner Country Tours from Sydney & Broken Hill

4 & 5 day NSW / QLD / SA  Corner Country 4WD Tour  via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka

NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour via Broken Hill , Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 4 days from & return to Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach) April 2-5 (meets Indian Pacific train from Sydney), – Ask about other dates or …. Join this tour from SYDNEY – March 23 or 26

From Sydney – Macquarie Marshes, Menindee Lakes & Broken Hill  –  3 days  to Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetlands after  rejuvenation floods . Explore  Macquarie Marshes NP,  before  Kinchega National Park  and  Menindee Lakes  and 1 or 2 nights in Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or  Cameron Corner Country tour optionally continue with us to Lake Eyre. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne.

Corner Country from Broken Hill to Alice Springs  via Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka, Birdsville, Boulia – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 5 days from Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach options available) – ask for details Join this tour from SYDNEY – March 23 or 2 6

Lightning Ridge Opals Tours

Sydney to Outback New South Wales ( NSW ) safari tour via  Blue Mountains, Mudgee wines, Wollomi National Park, Warrumbungle Mountains, Lightning Ridge opals, hot springs, Mt Kaputar, Hunter Valley  (+ Canberra and South Coast options – ask)

• Wildlife in the wild. See koalas, emus, kangaroos, reptiles, wallabies, stunning native birds and much more
• Buy cheap opal at traders prices from the source at  Lightning Ridge
• Meet real Australian’s and local Aboriginal people in communities
• Other tour options include Broken Hill, Lake Mungo NP, Gundabooka National Park, Bourke

Black Opals from  Lightning Ridge New South Wales,   Outback NSW Tour

2 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tours

– 2, 3 or 4 day or more options

2 Day Lightning Ridge Outback NSW

Elements of the   3 day Blue Mountains, Lightning Ridge, Hunter Valley tour  are available in this 2 day option, but driving distance limits days activities. This option is offered primarily to visit  Lightning Ridge,  but your preferences can be catered for – please call or email to discuss your objectives. 2 Day Blue Mountains, Country NSW and Hunter Valley Tour

Day 1  – Pick up from your Sydney accommodation at 730 am and enjoy the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley before a morning tea at Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and spectacular Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains. Option for descent into the Jamieson Valley via scenic railway and return by cable car – a great ride !

Beyond Govetts Leap we descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range to Lithgow and from Pearson’s Lookout view the Blue Mountains region and Wollomi National Park in this World Heritage area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a Winery in Mudgee and wine tasting. Often we see wild kangaroos as we travel these areas. Travel to the old gold mining town, and historic Gulgong, the town that was on the $10 note. Overnight locally in a motel (twin /triple share or B&B – upgrades available) Choose your accommodation options when booking. Dine in town at the numerous options available (dinner own expense).

Day 2  – Depart for the awesome drive through the Goulburn River National Park and spectacular mountain passes to the village of Sandy Hollow (great arts and coffee stop) in the Hunter Valley. Travel through small rural town on the Golden Highway, via some of Australia’s most prestigious thoroughbred horse studs, and cattle country. We see the vast coal mines of the Hunter Valley before our stop at some local wineries for wine tasting a full range of wines from various vineyards, and a delicious lunch. If willing, we can also visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, a Cheese factory for cheese tasting and a fudge factory … mmm. Wildlife are waiting for us at a nearby wildlife park (closed Wednesdays). Here we can take a close up look and see most of the famous Ozzie wild ones including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, wombats, echidnas and a great array of native birds. Sydney is a couple of hours away and we cross the mighty Hawkesbury River before travel through Sydney’s leafy northern suburbs to arrive your hotel approx 6pm.

2 Day Sydney to Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley via Mudgee & Gold Country …includes 1 night motel accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 2 lunches, 1 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. $895 per person includes GST (min. 2)

Book Now  – Call from mobile or at local rate 1300 763 188 or 02 8213 3225 or from overseas + 61 2 8213 3225

Other 2 day tours include Jenolan Caves, Hill End & Sofala, Canberra, Snowy Mountains, South Coast, North Coast, Port Stephens & Barrington Tops

3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tours

Lightning ridge via blue mountains, mudgee & hunter valley.

– itinerary

Day 1 – Depart your Sydney hotel or accommodation at 730 am and enjoy the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley before a morning tea at Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and spectacular Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains.

Descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range and from Pearson’s Lookout view the Blue Mountains region and Wollomi National Park in this World Heritage area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a Winery in Mudgee and enjoy wine  tasting. Travel on through old gold mining towns, and historic Gulgong – the town on the $10 note. See wild kangaroos and emus as we travel through Warrumbungle National Park. Dine at own expense in town (numerous options) and consider a visit to the Sky Watch Observatory to view the night sky through their giant telescope. This area experiences some of the clearest skies in the world, hence the nearby Siding Springs Observatory. Enjoy motel style accommodation this evening.

Day 2:  After a healthy breakfast travel through the Pilliga Scrub region on Backcountry dirt roads. Arrive Lightning Ridge, home to Australia’s beautiful black opal. Visit an underground mine and see how the mining community lives. Buy your opals direct from the Opal Cutters and Wholesalers at huge discounts to City prices. Enjoy a swim in the healing waters of the hot Artesian spring baths. Overnight Lightning Ridge motel.

Day 3:  Depart Lightning Ridge for the return journey to Sydney via huge sheep stations and some of the largest fields of wheat and cotton in the world. Witness the majestic 1520 m high Mt Kaputar dominating this ancient volcanic landscape. Visit Mt Kaputar foothills and see an ancient and massive organ pipe lava flow (time permitting). Lunch in a “Country Pub”. Travel on through the Liverpool Ranges, and Scone, the heart of horse breeding country in Australia. Time permitting enjoy some wine tasting in the Hunter Valley before arrival in Sydney approximately 7:00 pm

Inclusions  –

• Wine tastings
• Wild wildlife!!
• Discount opal buying
• Aboriginal art and real Aussie county folk
• National Parks entry fees.
• Visit to Aboriginal Art communities for “direct from artist” purchases.
• Proportion of tour price supports Outback Kids Fund &  Nature Care projects.

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3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW

Jenolan caves, hill end via blue mountains, mudgee & hunter valley.

Walk in the world’s oldest caves – over 340 million years old! with some of the world’s most spectacular crystals in the World Heritage Blue Mountains, and experience the best of Mudgee & Hunter Valley wines, and Aborigianla sacred sites & rock art . – itinerary

Day 1  – Depart your Sydney hotel or accommodation at 730 am and enjoy the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view from Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and spectacular Blue Gum Forest. Descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range to the western slopes, then down the scenic Jenolan Caves road for a cave tour or nature walk.

Jenolan Caves are the world’s oldest dated caves-over 340 million years old! They contain some of the world’s most spectacular calcite crystal formations, which since 1838 have entranced visitors.

Regarded as Australia’s most outstanding cave system – with 11 spectacular show caves, multi-lingual self-guided tour, pure underground rivers and amazing formations – Jenolan Caves is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.

Jenolan Caves is in a huge nature reserve which forms part of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area. You can stroll along a choice of scenic bush tracks (from easy to strenuous), picnic at the Blue Lake, and in the quiet of the early morning or at dusk, see native animals and birds. On almost any day you can spot a platypus, and if overnighting, you are sure to see kangaroos. After a caves tour and nature walk, we enjoy a delicious meal at the local restaurant, before overnight at Caves House.

Day 2: After a healthy breakfast travel through the mountain region to the timber town of Oberon, then the scenic drive into Bathurst. Bathurst was home to New South wales first big gold rush in the 1850s and became home to the Cobb & Co (stage) coach company, who ran the largest transport network in the world with 6,000 horses running daily. Enjoy a look at local history, and this truly pioneering country town before we “head for the hills” and back country via the quaint old gold mining town of Sofala. Rom here we wind our way along the bridle track following the Turon River, to Hill End.

Some history – In 1851, gold was discovered at Hill End, and by 1872, at the height of the great gold rush, the town was the largest inland settlement in NSW. With its museum displays and many preserved buildings, Hill End offers a fascinating insight into the 19th-century gold rush.

This well-preserved, former Bathurst gold-mining town is set in an isolated valley surrounded by rugged mountains and gorges. The rugged scenery has inspired many renowned Australian painters, including Donald Friend and Russell Drysdale, who painted some of the finest Australian landscapes of the 20th century.

In its heyday in the 1870s, Hill End had a population of 10,000 and boasted a kilometre of colourful shopfronts, including 28 pubs, an opium den and an oyster bar. Today you can take a self-guided tour of the gold-rush streetscape, go underground at the Bald Hill Mine or join a ‘fossicking’ tour and search for gold among mounds of old mine tailings.

Time here to enjoy the local history, before travelling back country trails, to arrive at Mudgee, and prosperous volcanic soil wine growing area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a Winery in Mudgee and enjoy wine tasting at a premium local winery.

Travel on through the old gold mining & historic town of Gulgong – the town (that was) on the $10 note We then head for Ulan, and the Goulburn River & Wollomi National Park, where we take a walk in this beautiful nature. We likely see wild kangaroos as we travel through dense forests and spectacular rock and mountain scenery to descend into the Hunter Valley. Overnight Sandy Hollow.

Day 3: Depart through picturesque rural properties, crossing the Goulburn & Hunter Valley (The Twin Rivers) to follow the Golden Highway in the foothills of Wollomi National Park. We visit the sacred Aboriginal “Biamme Cave” with a massive Aboriginal cave painting depicting the supreme Aboriginal creator spirit Biamme, with outstretched arms caring over his people. (Known as the “rope man” in the Pacific Islands. Learn of local Aboriginal history, and landmarks before we enjoy lunch at a scenic vineyard picnic area. We travel through Broke an the historic village of Wollombi (more wine tasting options) before arriving in the heart of the Lower Hunter Valley, Pokolbin. Lots of treats here including many boutique wineries, the Hunter Valley Gardens, Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, Cheese tasting and more. A local Wildlife park visit options is also available to ensure close encounters of the furry kind with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian Devils, crocodiles and more. After a full day we travel back to Sydney crossing the mighty & scenic Hawkesbury River, travelling back into the city via the leafy north shore suburbs, arriving approximately 6pm.

3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tours – Costs

3 day tours include  2 nights accommodation (based on twin share), morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts.  All fees, professional guide, luxury 4WD transport (Toyota Landcruiser or similar). Two dinners at own expense in local restaurant of your choice. Cost including GST, for twin share AUD $1495 per person. Single supplement add $135. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.

Departs on demand. Rate based on minimum of 2 people.

4  Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour

Add an extra night to your 3 day tour with a night in the  Hunter Valley  to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise) Cost for 4 day tour $1895 twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.

2  Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour

Elements of  the 3 day tour are available but driving distance limits days activities. This option is offered primarily to visit Lightning Ridge, but your preferences can be catered for – please call or email to discuss your objectives.

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2 Day Sydney to Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley via Mudgee & Gold Country  …includes 1 night motel accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. $895 per person includes GST (rates based on minimum of 2 persons)3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour with Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley & Lightning Ridge,includes … 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts.  All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1495 pp includes GST

3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour with Cobar & Canowindra via Blue Mountains  (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Ages of Fishes Museum in Canowindra http://www.ageoffishes.org.au  , Parkes “The Dish” radio telescope, Sydney. Tour includes 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1495 per person includes GST

3 Days, 2 nights ending in Broken Hill  (including mine & town highlights tour) via Blue Mountains (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Wilcannia (old wool shipping port town on the Darling River) Tour includes 3 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. Tour ends in Broken Hill return to Sydney or Melbourne by air or rail, or return tour with us option. AUD$ 1495 includes GST. Minimum 2 persons

4 Day Sydney to Broken Hill via Blue Mountains & Cobar –  (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Mt Grenfell Aboriginal Rock Art, Wilcannia (old wool shipping port town on the Darling River, 4 day Tour including Broken Hill mine & Desert Sculptures & town highlights tour, plus 3 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 4 lunches, 3 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1195 per person includes GST. Tour ends in Broken Hill return to Sydney or Melbourne by air or rail, or return tour with us option. $1895 per person minimum 2 persons  

4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour via Lightning Ridge, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley  –  includes 3 nights accommodation plus as above with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise). Cost for 4 day tour $1895 per person twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.

3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour  includes … 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts.  All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1495 includes GST

4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour  includes as above plus total 3 nights accommodation with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise). Cost for 4 day tour $1895 twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.

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2  Day Sydney to Lightning Ridge Outback NSW Tour

  Elements of the 3 day Lightning Ridge tour are available in 2 days, but driving distance limits days activities. This option is offered primarily to visit Lightning Ridge, but your preferences can be catered for – please call or email to discuss your objectives.

2 Day Sydney to Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley via Mudgee & Gold Country  …includes 1 night motel accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. $895 includes GST (rates based on a minimum of 2 persons)3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour with Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley & Lightning Ridge,includes … 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts.  All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$895 pp includes GST

3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour with Cobar & Canowindra via Blue Mountains  (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Ages of Fishes Museum in Canowindra  http://www.ageoffishes.org.au  , Parkes “The Dish” radio telescope, Sydney. Tour includes 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide,  4WD transport – AUD$ 1780 per person includes GST

3 Days, 2 nights ending in Broken Hill  (including mine & town highlights tour) via Blue Mountains (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Wilcannia (old wool shipping port town on the Darling River) Tour includes 3 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. Tour ends in Broken Hill return to Sydney or Melbourne by air or rail, or return tour with us option. AUD$ 1780 includes GST. Minimum 2 persons

4 Day Sydney to Broken Hill via Blue Mountains & Cobar –  (Three Sisters & Echo Point walk), Bathurst (gold rush town), Mudgee wines, Cobar (copper & gold), Mt Grenfell Aboriginal Rock Art, Wilcannia (old wool shipping port town on the Darling River, 4 day Tour including Broken Hill mine & Desert Sculptures & town highlights tour, plus 3 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 4 lunches, 3 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1195 per person includes GST. Tour ends in Broken Hill return to Sydney or Melbourne by air or rail, or return tour with us option. $2495 per person minimum 2 persons

4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour via Lightning Ridge, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley  –  includes 3 nights accommodation plus as above with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise). Cost for 4 day tour $2450 per person twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.

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Lightning Ridge Attractions …

The Lightning Ridge attractions are as varied and as unique as the colourful stone the miner’s search for. You are able to soak in the FREE hot and therapeutic gift of artesian water, experience mining or visit one of the unique collections and homes of the characters of the Ridge. Take a step back in time, or kill time fossicking – whatever you like, there is something to tickle everyone’s fancy.

Artesian Bore Baths A trip to the Ridge would not be complete without a visit to the FREE Artesian Bore Baths. At the end of a hard day fossicking and exploring, there is nothing quite as therapeutic as a long soak in the naturally heated thermal baths. Allow the water to soothe your aches while you gaze at the starry night sky and enjoy the serenity. Bliss! Opening Hours: 24 hours/all year round Cost: FREE Features: One large bathing pool and one small pool, Toilets/Showers Location: Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge

Astronomer’s Monument Take the time to browse this incredible feat of engineering and truly experience the eccentric mind of one of the Ridge’s late characters. The walls of this ‘concrete folly’ have been carefully and lovingly inscribed and you can journey through the mind of its creator and wonder… Not open to the public – but stop and have a look and read about the builder on the front gate. (On the red car door tour).

Bevan’s Black Opal and Cactus Nursery Said to be the largest display of old and rare cactus in southern hemisphere, this garden is a labor of love and well worth a look! Meet the only black opal mining cactus farmers in the world! Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm 7 days Cost: $5 adults $2 children Features: Hundreds of Cactus… Lightning Ridge Souvenirs and of course Black Opals

Black Queen The Black Queen: Outstanding Outback Theatre… with a twist Completely surprising. The Award Winning Black Queen is an inspiring collection of intertwining stories weaved together and told in a wonderfully mysterious way. Expect the unexpected. Open daily March – Nov. Performances 9am, 1pm & 5pm or by appointment. www.blackqueen.com.au

Bird of Paradise Art Gallery Local artist, Paul Bird, established the Bird of Paradise Art Gallery in 1977. Paul enjoys the challenge of painting the unique Lightning Ridge landscape, reflecting the beautiful colours of opal Built by Paul, his large gallery/studio is situated on the deep 3-mile opal field, where visitors cannot only view paintings, but also fossick for opal on the nearby diggings. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm daily Features: Artworks, mining information, fossicking Location: Deep 3-mile opal field 3kms from P.O.

Bottle House A unique structure and an intriguing example of innovative architecture. Originally a miner’s camp, the Bottle House now houses an astonishing collection of artefacts and other items of interest. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm 7 days Cost: $5 adults, Children free Features: Friendly Service and souvenirs Location: 60 Opal Street, Lightning Ridge

Down to Earth Opals Down to Earth Opals houses one of the best collections of solid Lightning Ridge opal anywhere in Australia. Their contemporary showroom is brimming with exquisite Opal jewellery hand made by a Master Goldsmith, original Aboriginal Art and stunning fashion jewellery. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm seven days Features: Spectacular Opal Display, Hand Made Jewellery, Aboriginal Art and Fashion Jewellery

Everything Opal Located conveniently in the main street, this shop has something for everyone. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon- Fri) 9am – 1pm (Saturday) Features: Fine Jewellery, Opal Inlay, Unset Opals, sterling silver jewellery, body jewellery, souvenirs, diamond and gemstone jewellery, gold and silver chains and gifts Location: 39 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

Fossicking Heap Whether you are old hat or it is your first time – there is nothing more exciting than that first bit of colour appearing beneath your fingertips as you scratch through the seemingly endless piles of white opal dirt. Good Luck! Opening Hours: Daylight to Dusk Features: The lure of the big find! Location: Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre

Garrawal Aboriginal Artifacts Shop A fine collection of aboriginal art showcasing many works by local artists living in the region. Various other aboriginal artifacts also for sale. Opening Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (Mon – Fri) Features: Aboriginal art, paintings, pottery, furniture and carved emu eggs. Location: 29 Nobby Rd, Lightning Ridge

Graeme Anderson’s Gemopal Pottery Opening Hours: By appointment only Features: This mad hatter likes experimenting with local clays and materials and the results are truly fantastic. Location: Cnr of Potch and Pandora Sts (on the Bore Baths road next to the Goondee.)

GGS Opals Gerd is the local Master Goldsmith and is an outstanding craftsman. Call in and see his personal collection of work – or have him set your newly fossicked (or purchased) opal. Opening Hours: 9am – 12.30 and 2pm – 5pm (Mon- Fri) 9am – 12.30pm (Saturday) Features: Hand made and designed jewellery customised to your taste Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

You can experience Aboriginal culture first hand at the Goondee Aboriginal Keeping Place. The centre showcases a collection of ancient Aboriginal tools and weapons used by tribes along the local inland rivers.

John Murray’s Art Gallery You will be intrigued at the talent of local John Murray. His unique sense of humour and outback palette combines beautifully into some stunning and colourful masterpieces. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon-Fri) 9am – 1pm (Sat-Sun) Features: Original Artwork by John Murray Location: Opal Street, Lightning Ridge

Kangaroo Hill A life of collection has led to this quirky Lightning ridge icon. A fabulous display of rocks, minerals, shells, bottles and antiques will have you captivated for hours as will the FREE fossicking heap outside. Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5pm except Sundays (Closed Christmas Day) Cost: $4 adults 50c children (group prices available) Features: 1 hour FREE fossicking, Rocks and Mineral Display, Shells, Bottles and Antique Display, Souvenirs for Sale Location: top of Opal Street, Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Association Displaying and selling a wide range of locally-made arts and crafts. Opening Hours: (volunteer hours) 10am – 2pm 7 days Features: Local Art, Craft and Pottery – exhibition of local art Location: Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge (on the road to the Bore Baths)

Lightning Ridge Historical Society and Heritage Cottage 1932 Miners’ cottage and 1915 Cottage Hospital Gallery. Historical displays books and crafts. Opening Hours: open 3 days a week, or by appointment, Telone for details. Cost: Donations accepted Features: Local history, books and souvenirs Location: 9 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Opal and Fossil Centre Meet face to face with a life like dinosaur or examine the unique opalised fossils on display at this significant centre. Show your support for Lightning Ridge’ s journey to develop a world class Opal and Fossil Centre on the Three Mile Opal Field. Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm (Mon-Fri) or by appointment Features: Lifelike dinosaur display and opalised fossil collection Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

Lost Sea Opals Feast your eyes on Lightning Ridge’s largest on display collection of opalised fossils – bones and plant material from an ancient inland sea. Also featuring stunning solid and inlay opal jewellery from the Lightning Ridge and the Boulder Opal Fields, this is a light and beautiful store. Opening Hours: 8.30am – 6pm 7 days Features: Display of opalised fossils, Stunning opal inlay jewellery, Silver jewellery, Boulder Opal jewellery, Solid Opal jewellery, Books Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

Opal Cave Lightning Ridge’s largest showroom. In the middle of town, opposite the Post Office. Created to look like an underground mine. We have the largest range of opal, jewellery, souvenirs, gifts, art and pottery. Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5pm 7 days Features: Rub and polish your own opal here! Also…Free Tour Guide for Coaches, Free Opal explanation. Opal Waterfall, Mineshaft with Underground miner. Booking Agent for Countrylink and Coach Companies Location: Centre of town, Opposite Post Office, Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

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Walk in Mine If you want an authentic underground experience, then the Walk in Mine is just the place. Here you can feel first hand what it’s like to go below the earth and dig for opal. Originally a working mine, the Walk in Mine is a myriad of shafts and ballrooms that have been restored so visitors can glimpse the life of an opal miner. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm seven days Cost: starts from $5 adults $3 children (group packages available) Features: Underground mining, Opal and Mining Information Talk video and opal and jewellery showroom Location: Bald Hill Road, Lightning Ridge

Darling River Run Sydney to Broken Hill Macquarie Marshes Brewarrina Bourke Outback NSW 8 days

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From Sydney to Broken Hill

Connect with the wonder of up to 35,000 birds breeding in Macquarie Marshes. Tour from Sydney (or reverse from Broken Hill or Adelaide), via Macquarie Marshes NP, Back O’ Bourke, Gundabooka National Park, and the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River, plus Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes. Sydney to Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or continue to Adelaide for Lake Eyre.

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Join us to explore these unique wetlands with now 35,000 water birds breeding

MACQUARIE MARSHES

The Macquarie Marshes are an extensive wetland system covering an area of 220,000 hectares in north-west New South Wales, representing one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. Macquarie Marshes are a well known habitat of many water birds with over 60 species sighted here with a reported 42 of the species using the ideal conditions for a breeding place.

Darling River, Macquarie Marshes, Bourke & Broken Hill Tour

7 or 8 days (6 or 7 nights) – Explore these Outback NSW Rivers and Wetland highlights. Now teaming with life after rejuvenation floods. Includes 2 nights at the Willie Retreat to explore Macquarie Marshes NP , Back O’ Bourke , Gundabooka National Park , and the banks of Australia’s longest river, the Darling River , before Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes and 2 nights in Broken Hill . Return by train or plane, or optionally continue with us to Adelaide for optional Womadelaide Festival Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne and Lake Eyre tours & flights .

DATES TBC – Darling River, Macquarie Marshes, Bourke & Broken Hill – from Adelaide or Broken Hill to Sydney. (Reverse of above) Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetland highlights. Now teaming with life after rejuvenation floods. Includes 2 nights at the Willie Retreat to explore Macquarie Marshes NP , Back O’ Bourke , Gundabooka National Park , and the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River , with Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes and 1 night in Broken Hill . Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne. Do 3 or 4 day Lake Eyre Tour & Flight prior, travel overland to Broken Hill & SAVE. Reverse of the following itinerary.

Corner Country, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, Birdsville, Arkaroola & Lake Eyre – From Broken Hill or Adelaide to Birdsville, Cooper Creek, Lake Eyre via Coongie Lake wetlands & Sturt National Parks, Outback NSW, Moomba, Innamincka, Birdsville, Burke & Wills Dig Tree , Lake Eyre Tour & Flight, Flinders Ranges to Adelaide .Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill, Adelaide or Melbourne.

Details for Westbound tour – Sydney to Broken Hill & Adelaide option

Day 1 – Depart Sydney 8am via Blue Mountains and Katoomba with a brief stop at Echo Point and the Three Sisters . We visit the Silo Art , part of the Silo Art Trai l phenomena helping revitalize communities across Australia at the old cement works at Portland  Travelling via the Great Western Highway we pass through Bathurst, where the NSW gold rush started, and was base for the worlds largest transport network at the time, the Cobb & Co coach company operating 30,000 horses. We stop for lunch by the Macquarie River at Wellington, after visiting the Wellington caves where Bush Ranger Ben Hall used to hide out. Passing through Dubbo, we are following the Macquarie River and heading for the marshlands. The soil & climate are getting dryer as we pass through Narromine (cotton growing), Trangie and Warren were we follow the river valley to our overnight at Willie Retreat i n the marsh lands. BLD

Day 2 – We have all day to explore this lush lively area. Ibis, Egrets, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Herons are but a few of the breeding species found at the Macquarie Marshes. The Marshes include native plant species of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) and River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulenis). Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in the marshlands, tour to “Sandy Camp” and experience the nature reserve section of the Northern Marshes visiting the ‘outback’ towns of Carinda (and outback pub) and Quambone. Overnight Willie Retreat. BLD

Day 3 – Travel the outback desert roads to Brewarrina , and see the Barwon River Aboriginal stone fish traps, over 6000 years old estimated to be the oldest man-made structures on Earth! We lunch in Bourke, with time to view the new Back O’Bourke Exhibition centre for some local history, including SR Kidman’s story as we are on the “Kidman Way”, the great droving route of Australia/’s famous cattle king. In the afternoon we take a Darling River cruise on the paddle boat PV Jandra. Paddleboats ran the Darling until 1931. The Darling River is over 1000 Km long and its headwaters stretch from central NSW to South East Queensland. We relax on the river, as the Jandra holds takes us on a one hour cruise that will give an insight into the paddleboat days and modern life on the river. The Jandra leaves from Kidman’s Camp at North Bourke. Overnight Bourke. BLD

Day 4 – This morning we head south with the Darling River to explore Gundabooka National Park . The park has open plains, a beautiful creek-fed gorge, and significant rock art and of course the magnificent Mt Gundabooka. There are 3 access points to the horse shoe shaped mountain ie the Mulgowan (Yapa) Art Site Walk – A wonderful easy trail which crosses a small rocky bluff into the Mulareenya Creek full of rock pools river gums and rock art on some of the overhangs. The Dry Tank walk, providing a wonderful setting for camping, the Dry Tank area is also an ideal picnic spot as it is here that the Little Mountain trail provides a wonderful view of Mt Gundabooka via a well marked interpretive walk.

The Ngama Malyan (Valley of the Eagle) walk via Bennett’s Gorge is an easy 1 km walk leads to a wonderful picnic spot at the base of Mt Gundabooka. The area of Gundabooka is the country of the Ngemba and Barkinji people. In addition to the area being vital for stone, water, food and medicine; it also holds major significance in terms of ceremony and creation. It is a major site on a great western songline. We travel down the river now meandering with the shady river gums, to the small river town of Louth were we overnight. Louth is a tiny and insignificant settlement on the banks of the Darling River which was established in 1859 when T.A. Matthews built a pub to cater for the passing river paddle boats carrying wool and wheat, and land-based trade. Louth was also a stopover on the Cobb & Co run. BLD

Day 5 – We have an easy start to the day and travel the eastern side of the river, passing some of the grand old sheep stations that brought great wealth to this country over 100 years ago. At Tilpa, we cross the river to check out the pub and town, and enjoy some refreshments. Tilpa was once a thriving port and a ‘crossroad’ for people and trade moving along and across the Darling. The town has a monument to Breaker Morant, and is a popular place for fishing, bush walking and bird-watching ! We overnight here or optionally, depending on road conditions, at White Cliffs, NSW opal mining country. BLD

Day 6 – White Cliffs has a last-frontier kind of appeal. Its quirky, laconic residents have many stories to tell of wealth won and lost. Opals were found in the area as early as 1884 and the first store and hotel opened in 1892 as miners arrived to dig their fortune. By 1900, the population had risen to 1,000 people. To beat the summer heat, miners turned disused shafts into homes, stores and even hotels, a tradition that continues today. Here we will view the White Cliffs Solar Power Station and take a heritage town tour & opal mine tour. Heading through Wilcannia , a once important river port, we travel the western side of the Darling River to Menindee Lakes and Kinchega National Park with afternoon tea here and time to view the plentiful bird life before arrival in Broken Hill for overnight. BLD

Day 7 – Broken Hill was one of NSW wealthiest cities in its heyday when silver, lead and zinc were discovered, and where Australia’s biggest company BHP, built its wealth. The mine is past its use by date, but the town has revitalized, partly thnaks to the creative spirit of artists like Pro Hart. There is much to experience here, so the day is flexible enabling you to focus on things you want to see. Consider also a day tour to Mootwingee National Park . You can visit Pro Hart gallery or numerous others. An optional mine tour is a highlight of Broken Hill, as you descend into the once great mine on the ore lode operated by BHP. A Silverton tour is on the agenda late afternoon. Silverton has starred in countless films, television shows and commercials as a rustic original outback mining town. Once a bustling home to 3,000 people, residents began to leave in the 1880s when the nearby mines of Broken Hill commenced. Silverton offers a thriving art scene, a beautiful landscape and rustic old buildings of the rich heritage of the region. BLD

Day 8 – Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before tour ends at 10am, or join us to travel to Adelaide for lake Eyre, the Womadelaide festival or your preferred activities. Transport connections include rail from Broken Hill to Sydney or daily flights, Mildura or Melbourne options.

Darling River, Macquarie Marshes, Bourke & Broken Hill 7 days Darling River Run – Connect with the wonder of 35,000 birds breeding in the revitalized Macquarie Marshes. Tour from Sydney (or reverse from Broken Hill or Adelaide), via Macquarie Marshes NP, Back O’ Bourke , Gundabooka National Park, and the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River, plus Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes . Sydney to Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or continue for Lake Eyre or other destinations.

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Includes all meals, entry & park fees, professional guide, Darling River boat cruise, luxury 4WD transport.

8 days/7 nights – Darling River Run from Sydney to Broken Hill includes 2 night in Broken Hill.

Follows on from above tour – NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country Tour from Broken Hill , via Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – See Details https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/265487/cameron-corner-country-tour-from-broken-hill-to-broken-hill-4-days

From Sydney to Broken Hill or Adelaide options.  Extend to Adelaide available $165

All tours require a minimum of 2 passengers for departure.  Should you require a booking for 1 person please call us direct to confirm minimum numbers have been met prior to booking online.

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The Macquarie Marshes are an extensive wetland system covering an area of 220,000 hectares in north-west New South Wales, representing one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia.

Commencing in the south at Marebone Weir, which is situated 50kms north of Warren, they extend to the north a further 100kms until all the channels unite to form one near Carinda.

The Northern Marshes provide a scenic landscape of Common Reed (Phragmites Australia's) and River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulenis).The Macquarie Marshes are a well known habitat of many waterbirds. Over 60 species have been sighted here with a reported 42 of the species using the ideal conditions for a breeding place. Ibis, Egrets, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Herons are but a few of the breeding species found at the Macquarie Marshes.

There are also many different varieties of aquatic plants growing freely in this wonderful natural wetland.

The Fauna also presents a rich variety of animals, including several of the mammal species.

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Experience the iconic Macquarie Marshes from the elevated position of the ‘Burrima’ boardwalk, located on a private property on the western edge of the Northern Nature Reserve. Managed with the aim of restoring and conserving wetland and floodplain habitat, ‘Burrima’ offers visitor access to the Macquarie Marshes via registration of interest. 

The boardwalk meanders its way for 2 km through River Red Gum forest, mixed marsh and dense reeds, providing an immersive experience of the Macquarie Marshes wetland. At the top of the observation tower, you’ll gaze across the Northern Marsh reed beds, part of the largest reed bed in southern Australia. Gain a snapshot of the main vegetation communities of the Marshes and an insight into the combined effects of river flow regimes and land and water management practices on the wetland ecosystem.

‘Burrima’ is a 257 hectare property privately owned in the Macquarie Marshes, 128 km on the Carinda Road, north of Warren in New South Wales. To access the entrance follow the signs.  You can also travel from Carinda to ‘Burrima’ which is 49 km on the Warren Carinda Road. 

Allow 1 to 2 hours to wander and experience ‘Burrima’ via the 2 km boardwalk visiting the observation tower and along the way.  Be sure to take water with you.

‘Burrima’ has not been stocked since the purchase in 2005. Owned by the Macquarie Marshes Environmental Trust and managed by the Macquarie Wetlands Association Incorporated, not for profit organisation.  ‘Burrima’ is focused on providing insights into the combined effects of river flow regimes, land and water management practices on the wetland ecosystem. This continued understanding of the drivers of the wetland health assist with the maintenance and restoration of the Marsh environment on the property. The property has been managed in consultation with traditional owners, local landholders, government agencies and land management specialists.

Location: 12800 Carinda Rd, Warren NSW 2824

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To celebrate the official opening of the Burrima Boardwalk through the iconic Macquarie Marshes from 9:00am 21 October 2023

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9am Gates open – 12800 Carinda Road, The Marra

10am Morning tea provided, followed by the Official Opening and tour of the boardwalk – catering by Carinda Far West Store

12 noon BBQ sausage sandwich & water provided

Gold coin donation to Marra Creek Public School

Alternatively please BYO picnic to enjoy!

Temperatures may be hot, please bring sunscreen, water and hats!

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