The Outback Accommodation

Your Outback tour will include the following types of accommodation. Specific accommodation on a tour is subject to change and you will be advised at time of booking or prior to departure of any changes.

Important notes:  Because of the variety of unique accommodation on your Outback tour, it is not possible to guarantee you will enjoy the same standard of accommodation on every night. The standard basis is twin-share with shared facilities, with a limited number of single supplements available (but not every night); a limit of one ensuite double option per tour (ensuite doubles not available every night); and upgrades to own facilities not always available. In Mungo National Park the accommodation is multi-share (although you can upgrade to the Mungo Lodge outside the Park at an additional cost). In Kinchega National Park the nominal basis is twin-share (shared facilities) although, depending on availability, multi-share may be required and there is no option to upgrade in this location. Please discuss your accommodation preferences with us prior to confirming your reservation.

Dubbo
Dubbo Country Apartments
Located in the heart of Dubbo with the extra space of home unit style self contained accommodation. Each apartment has two bedrooms, large bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Includes linen and towels, electric blankets, irons/boards, TV/DVD/Austar, A/C, DD phone, wireless internet, heated saltwater swimming pool, BBQ area. Your hosts: Terry & Sue Clark.

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Brewarrina
Bokhara Hutz Outback Accommodation
True country hospitality on 17,000 acres of open plains country north of Brewarrina. See how even in a region with minimal rainfall, much can be done to nurture the land with new thinking and advanced practices. The property is organically certified and is focusing on rebuilding the perennial grass base and biodiversity. A gazetted wildlife refuge, the property has an abundance of kangaroos, emus and birdlife. Accommodation includes The Hutz – comfortable country-style rooms (one with en suite) –  and The Swagroom, a complex of single rooms with common facilities. A homestead meal will give you a closer experience of outback family. Your hosts: Cathy & Graham Finlayson.  More information >

Darling River
Trilby Station, via Louth
A 200,000 acre working station where your hosts want their guests to see, feel, taste, smell and actually experience the Outback. They love their lifestyle and enjoy sharing it with all who make the journey ‘Back O Bourke', handing on a personal experience and a genuine bond for the untouched spirit of the NSW Outback. Stay in the new Shearers’ Bunkhouse – twin-share rooms with shared facilities, A/C, ceiling fans, TV/DVD, large catering kitchen, history & memorabilia displays. Upgrades available (extra cost) to The Overseer’s Cottage or The Jillaroo’s Cottage. Another chance to enjoy a homestead-prepared dinner. Your hosts: Liz & Gary Murray. More information >

Corner Country
Mount Wood Station, Sturt National Park
A heritage homestead in historic surrounds, in an enormous arid landscape of space and solitude. Your base for exploring the rolling red-sand dunes of the Strzelecki desert graduating past surprising wetlands surrounded by white sands; flat-topped mesas and fantastic views of the “Jump-Up” country; remnant gidgee woodland; the catchment system of the ephemeral Twelve-Mile Creek; gibber and grass-covered plains; and 450 million year old granite tors. Twin-share bedrooms, shared facilities, lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, BBQ. Your host:  Ingrid Witte.

White Cliffs
PJ’s Underground
Located underground in the pioneering township of White Cliffs, nestled under the 64 million-year-old roof of an attractively renovated old opal mine in historic Turley’s Hill. At the end of the day, enjoy your choice of a glass of wine, beer or juice and catch up with your hosts over some nibblies, or try a soak in the spa (optional, extra cost). Your "Prospector’s Parcel" dinner is a delicious home cooked meal or a BBQ plate, homemade seven-grain bread and dessert. Your hosts: Peter & Joanne Pedler.  More information >

Fowlers Gap
Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station
A teaching and research facility of the University of New South Wales, Fowlers Gap is an active participant in the research and development of ecotourism in Outback NSW and wildlife tourism with kangaroos Australia-wide. You can stand on the same spot where David Attenborough filmed the ‘kangaroo sequence’ in Life on Earth, or wander an eco-trail to a wildlife-viewing platform to interpret the landscape, flora and fauna. Twin-share accommodation in the modernised shearers’ quarters (shared facilities) with full catering kitchen, ducted evaporative cooling, satellite TV, limited access to PCs with satellite broadband. Your host: Dr David Croft (Director).  More information >

Broken Hill
Duke of Cornwall Inn
The Duke of Cornwall began life in 1886 as one of the first of many hotels to be built in this thriving mining town. Renovated and redecorated, it retains a homely feel with friendly care and warm hospitality. The halls boast ornate ceiling roses and chandeliers, antique furniture and bric-a-brac, while the walls are covered with artefacts, historical articles and pictures. Double or twin-share rooms with large en suites, A/C, remote control TV, tea & coffee facilities, iron/board and hairdryer. Complimentary hot & cold breakfast, served in the elegant dining room surrounded by crisp white table clothes and silver candelabras. Your hosts: Robert & Virginnia Powles.  More information >

Darling River
Bindara Station, via Menindee
Originally settled in 1849, Bindara Station became the centre of Joseph Dunne's million-acre Netley Station where he built the majestic red brick homestead (known as "Government House") in 1870 and where he employed 200 people and stocked over 100,00 sheep as well as cattle and horses. Progressively broken up after the two world wars, the river portion was bought by the Packer family in 1936 and in 1981 was sold to the current owners, who are restoring the homestead and outbuildings, replanting the orchards and gardens and maintaining an extensive collection of antique furniture, farm and household implements, art, photos and Aboriginal relics from the property. Still running beef cattle and growing lucerne hay, the property is run on eco technology using a mix of solar, wind, gas and bio fuels. Accommodation includes twin and double rooms (shared facilities) in The Cottage, The Bunkhouse (formerly the shearers' kitchen and dining rooms) and The Homestead. Your hosts:  Bill & Barb Arnold. More information >

Wentworth
Avoca Homestead, Darling River via Wentworth
Avoca Homestead is a landmark in the area, built in the 1800s, a pastoral station throughout the 1900s and now opening its doors to guests in the 21st century. Built of stone & pine logs, it boasts large rooms and high ceilings, wood fires during winter and wide verandahs providing shade & views across the lawns down to the river. Extensive gardens surround the homestead beyond which stand original out-buildings, fruit and vegetable gardens and a tennis court. Accommodation (twin-share) is offered in the Homestead itself, the "Cook's Cottage" and the Jackaroo's Quarters. Your hosts:  Barbara and Ian Law.  More information >

Walls of China, Mungo National Park
Shearers’ Quarters, Mungo National Park
Soak up Mungo's pastoral heritage by staying in the park's historic shearers' quarters, your base for exploring the Willandra Lakes World Heritage area, revealing a continuous record of human occupation stretching back well over 40,000 years. Rain and wind has uncovered ancient fireplaces and hearths, as well as calcified plant matter, artefacts, stone tools and animal bones. At the 33 kilometre long crescent of the Walls of China, erosion has sculpted the sand and clay into dramatic formations. Comfortable multi-share rooms with bunks, double beds and singles, shared facilities, split system heating/cooling, kitchen/dining room, BBQs.

Mungo Lodge
This property has recently undergone a major refurbishment - the complex includes 16 ensuite cabins and 2 self-contained cottages, located on the edge of the National Park. Each cabin includes a queen bed and 1 or 2 singles. Facilities include air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, frig and TV. Naturally, a supplementary tariff applies ($90 per person for double or twin or $210 for single). Yours hosts: Jacques Barichard & Catherine Royer. More information >

Narrandera
Historic Star Lodge
A piece of Australia’s history classified by the National Trust of NSW. A beautiful example of Federation architecture built in 1916, and operating as a hotel until 1973, with wide wrought iron verandas, high pressed metal ceilings, stained glass windows, lots of atmosphere and interesting curios. The property supports the local Wiradjuri indigenous culture, particularly works by local Narrandera artist Wade (Krowella) Williams. Twin-share rooms (shared facilities), lounge with TV and tea/coffee facilities, full cooked breakfast, fully licensed restaurant. Your hosts: Pat St George & Klaus Bieniasch.  More information >

Canowindra
The Old Vic Inn

A magnificent heritage listed building located in the picturesque historic main street of Canowindra, built at the beginning of last century. A fine example of Late Victorian architecture with a splendid iron-laced verandah, a spectacular wooden staircase, spacious rooms with high ceilings and polished wooden floors, creating a classic country ambience. Bed and breakfast accommodation with a true country homely feel in beautifully arranged heritage rooms, most with ensuites. Plenty of places where guests can relax - in winter curl up with a book in front of the open fire in the guest sitting room, or in summer take it easy on the sun-drenched verandah or out in the garden, before enjoying an a la carte meal in the magnificent dining room. Your hosts: Graeme & Alison Beasley. More information >