Bourke prospers as the centre of a large cotton, wool and citrus growing area. With a population of some 3500, the town may never have been at all if explorer Charles Sturt had had any say in the matter, having described the area in 1828 as 'unlikely to become the haunt of civilised man'.
Nearby towns
Wanaaring is 195km North West of Bourke
Did you know?
Bourke was the major terminus for the famous Cobb & Co coach line. It is now home to the Jandra, the only outback paddle steamer in Australia.
Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest
Fort Bourke Stockade
Afghan Mosque/Bourke Cemetery
The Jandra Paddle Steamer
Bourke Riverside Motel
Darling River Motel
Major Mitchell Motel
Outback Motel
Carrier Arms Hotel
Central Australian Hotel
Old Royal Hotel
Oxford Hotel
Post Office Hotel
Riverview Hotel
Cameroo Camel Station
Trilby Station
Bourke Cottage Accommodation
Bullamunta Tourist Park
Kidmans Camp Van & Cabin Park
Mitchell Caravan Park
Bourke Bowling Club (Chinese Restaurant)
Golf Club
Elysian Cafe
Gecko Cafe
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