Bourke

Towns

• Bourke

• Broken Hill

• Lightning Ridge

• Warren

About

Generations of Australians have talked about the "back of Bourke" as the edge of the great unknown, but visitors will be surprised to learn that Bourke itself is a fascinating and exciting inland town with a rich historical tradition. In the 1800s, the poet Henry Lawson wrote: "If you know Bourke, you know Australia", and there's still some truth to it. Once a major late 19th-century river port, Bourke retains much of its heritage. Whether the Darling is at its lowest ebb or brimming with life, Bourke is a fascinating place to spend some time.

Parks in Bourke