Things to do in Bourke
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PV Jandra
There are many reminders of the time when the big paddle-wheelers were Bourke's lifeline. The impressive three-tiered wharf at the northern end of Sturt St is a faithful reconstruction of the original built in 1897 and, on the river, the PV Jandra is a replica of an 1895 paddle-wheeler. The one-hour cruise on the Jandra lets you experience the legendary Darling, hear about the local history and see the great range of river birds, like the blue-eyed corellas and pelicans, and their babies.
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Bourke's Historic Cemetery
Bourke’s Historic Cemetery is peppered with epitaphs saying ‘perished in the bush’, and tells a thousand stories about the many cultures and creeds buried here. Professor Fred Hollows, the eye surgeon who was determined to help restore the sight of people going needlessly blind, is buried here, after his decades of work in the region.
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Darling River Golf Club
Darling River Golf Club is a great spot to enjoy some green grass amid the native trees. Just turn up and have a hit, but you need your own clubs. There's a basketball and squash court here, and ask about the tennis courts in Mitchell St.
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Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre
The very worthwhile Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre follows the legends of the back country – both Indigenous and settler – through interactive installations and innovative visuals.
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Courthouse
Many old buildings in town are reminders of Bourke's important past. Built in 1900, the Courthouse is topped by a crowned spire, signifying that it can hear maritime cases!
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Mateship Country Tours
An excellent way to explore the town and surrounding areas is in a coaster bus. Go with Mateship Country Tours for 3.5 hours of fun, leaving from the tourist centre.
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Gypsy Wagons
Gypsy Wagons has two cuddly-looking Clydesdales to take you past vineyards and bush to Nancy-Bird Walton air terminal and back through the local orchards.
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Back O' Bourke Outback Living
Back O' Bourke Outback Living is a gem for local art and crafts and historical displays. There's a Crossley engine out the back, next to the wharf.
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Comeroo Camel Station
For a challenge, the Gidgee Guesthouse can arrange a farmstay and camel trek up north at Comeroo Camel Station for one to five nights.
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Clyde Agriculture
Cotton is picked in March and April. From about May to August you can see the cotton gin in action by phoning Clyde Agriculture.
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Bowling Club
A Chinese restaurant hidden away upstairs also serves Oz food and delights like Mongolian lamb, using local produce.
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Gecko Café
A bright place serving excellent coffee, home-cooked lasagnes, soups and curries.
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Morrall's Bakery
Tuck into a Back o' Bourke lamb pie ($5), a drover's breakfast or a cappuccino here.
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