- Name: Bourke Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Bourke Shire Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 83 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW 2840
- Phone: (02) 6872 1226
- Location Context: Located within the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre precinct on the northern edge of town, serving as the gateway VIC for Outback NSW, the Darling River Run, and the Far West.
- Facilities On‑Site: Exhibition centre, café, toilets, parking for caravans/RVs, gift shop, local produce, and interpretive displays.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Bourke Shire
- Bourke
- North Bourke
- Byrock
- Wanaaring
- Fords Bridge
- Louth
- Enngonia
- Hungerford (NSW side)
- Toorale National Park & State Conservation Area
Secondary Coverage – Darling River & Outback Touring Routes
- Darling River Run (Bourke → Louth → Tilpa → Wilcannia)
- Gundabooka National Park
- Mount Oxley
- Warrego River region
- Brewarrina (shared regional tourism corridor)
Tertiary Coverage – Far West NSW & Cross‑Border Areas
- Cobar (via Kidman Way)
- Lightning Ridge (via Kamilaroi Highway)
- Walgett
- Charleville & Cunnamulla QLD (cross‑border touring)
- Outback NSW touring loops (Matilda Way, Adventure Way connections)
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures, and touring guides
- Information on the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre
- Darling River Run touring advice
- National park information:
- Gundabooka National Park
- Toorale National Park
- Cultural and heritage information (Indigenous history, river trade, Henry Lawson connections)
- Local attraction details:
- PV Jandra paddleboat
- Mount Oxley
- Bourke Wharf precinct
- Bourke Cemetery historic walk
- Accommodation assistance (motels, caravan parks, station stays)
- Road condition updates for unsealed Outback routes
- Events and festivals (Back O’ Bourke races, regional shows)
- Souvenirs, books, local crafts, and Outback produce
Summary
The Bourke Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for Outback NSW, supporting travellers across the Bourke Shire, Darling River corridor, and Far West touring routes. Located at the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre, it provides essential maps, road updates, national park information, cultural interpretation, and touring advice for one of Australia’s most iconic Outback regions. It is a key stop for anyone travelling the Darling River Run or exploring the remote northwest of NSW.