Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia | Tourist information centre

Back O' Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre

Locality: Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6872 1321

Address: Kidman Way 2840 Bourke, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.visitbourke.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Homemade hamburgers available today.

24.01.2022 We are open all weekend (including Monday). As well as having some new exhibits in the centre we also have some new merchandise for everybody to come and checkout. Don't be shy, pay us a visit this weekend and enjoy all that we have to see..

23.01.2022 It has been a fabulous day to see so many visitors excited about our new upgrades to the Back O Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre which has opened today. Call in and see us anytime from Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm

23.01.2022 If you havent already seen the newly refurbished Back O Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre we reopen from 9am to 5pm tomorrow for your enjoyment. Call in and see us.#backobourke #visitorcentre #backobourkeinformation

22.01.2022 Thanks again to Luke and Karen and all of the performers in the Outback Show. Enjoy the Summer! Luke and Karen are having a few weeks off before their next gig. I will post details of their Summer Gig as soon as the details are released.

22.01.2022 Welcome to the new tourist season in 2012. The Exhibition Centre and Bourke Tourist Centre are now open 7 days and the Cafe is once again open. More info soon!

22.01.2022 Thank you to all those cruised on the Jandra for 2013. The season has now finished and the crew are about to take a Christmas break. See you all in 2014 as we resume prior to Easter.

22.01.2022 opened its doors after many years of fundraising and development. The occasion was marked with a simple door opening ceremony before the first paying customers were welcomed by staff and volunteers. The Mayor congratulated everybody involved in the const

22.01.2022 Why not visit Barringun and check this out. Barringun is on the Queensland Border an easy 130 Km north of Bourke.

21.01.2022 We are proud to be hosting Colin Buchanan, October 28th at the Back O Bourke Exhibition Centre.. get in quick as limited tickets are available for this show.

21.01.2022 Any information on this would be appreciated.

21.01.2022 Lunch menu today- Fresh Chicken Greek Salad with lemon dressing & chicken veg sweet chilli rice paper rolls.....

20.01.2022 The Sunset Cruises, Dinner and Show resumes this weekend for our August season. Tickets available from the Visitors Centre. $60 each. Departs at 4:30pm from Kidman's Camp. Great experience for locals, friends and visitors. Bookings and information 0268 721321.

20.01.2022 Back O' Bourke Cafe special today- Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad with chef's secret sauce. #backobourke #backobourkecafe #chickencaesarsalad

20.01.2022 A few more enquiries received this afternoon about the Poets Trek. If you would like to come along please call the Exhibition Centre on 0268 721321. www.poetstrek.com.au

20.01.2022 The Exhibition Centre is also part of this promotion. Come and take a look at the merchandise. Great going away presents or Christmas presents. all the Bourke histories available on CD along with some excellent books and poetry CD's.

19.01.2022 If you haven’t already seen the newly refurbished Back O Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre we reopen from 9am to 5pm tomorrow for your enjoyment. Call in and see us.#backobourke #visitorcentre #backobourkeinformation

17.01.2022 For those looking to enjoy the Exhibition Centre and Jandra through to the end of November we now have a $2 ticket for the Jandra if visitors purchase a ticket for the Exhibition Centre. This package deal is almost $10 less than the normal package price. If you are looking for accommodation try our packaging partners at the Darling River Motel, Kidman's Camp or the Back O' Bourke Motel. Am sure they can help out with pricing.

16.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that as part of our continued commitment to enhancing the visitor experience, we are currently in the process of renovating some of our buildings and displays at the Back O Bourke Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre.https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/wp-cont/uploads//01/pn200113.pdf

16.01.2022 COLIN BUCHANAN IN BOURKE: Former Bourke resident and Golden Guitar winner, Colin Buchanan, is gearing up for tonight's concert commencing at 7.30pm. Best known for his songwriting and country music, Colin was previously also a regular presenter on ABC TV’s Play School. In addition, for some 20 years he hosted QANTAS' in-flight audio entertainment, predominantly "Big Country", pioneering the guest co-host format eventually adopted across all QANTAS inflight audio channels.... It's great to see Colin back in Bourke as he grabs his guitar and along with Outback Historian Paul Roe, you can sit around the campfire and hear the stories and sing along. Tickets have almost sold out, so best grab one now by calling the centre on 68721321. COVID restrictions will be in place for this event.

15.01.2022 The PV Jandra cruises along the Darling River Monday to Saturday, 9am and 3pm and 2:30pm on Sundays. Departing from Kidmans Camp, the Paddleboat cruises for 1 hour, and is also availible for Private Functions and Charters.

14.01.2022 Promo of the opening can be seen here

12.01.2022 Join Hully and Sarah for Poetry on A Plate. More info at visitors centre or at the website address below.

11.01.2022 Again this morning we opened the doors to our new little Back O Bourke Cafe and are really looking forward to hearing from you all about our new addition - it has been a big project for our builders and project team. The cafe is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm with a range of delicious freshly cooked food available and great coffee. Call and see us soon

11.01.2022 Its been another busy day here at the Back O Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre with so many lovely visitors! Thank you to everyone that came today. We hope to see you all again very soon

09.01.2022 And here is the draft 2015 Back to Bourke reunion program. Please note that it is only a draft at this stage. 68 days to go! Some of the events still require fi...nal confirmation and detail. The program will be updated as additional details are given. There are also other events on at some of the venues around town and we will update you all on these as well. There will be plenty on. Additional information and queries to 0268 721321. See more

07.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE CLOSURE OF WAR MEMORIAL POOL AND TOURISM FACILITIES With the announcement of a nationwide shutdown of non-essential services to assist in the containment of the Covid-19 Virus, Bourke Shire Council has made the decision to close the Bourke War Memorial Pool, the Back O Bourke Exhibition Centre and Visitor Information Centre, the Crossley Engine and the Jandra Paddleboat.... ALL CLOSURES ARE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Tour groups who were previously booked have been notified of the closures. It is unclear how long the closures will be in place. Council will make a public announcement when it is able to resume operations Council apologises for the inconvenience that will be caused by the closures, however, feels these measures are necessary to protect the community. Further information can be obtained by calling Council offices on 02 6830 8000. Ross Earl GENERAL MANAGER

07.01.2022 Lunch special today- Fresh Chicken Tandoori Wraps with a mint yoghurt dressing......

07.01.2022 Ok need to keep this updated. Will do so. Has now been over a year. New pics on the way. If you are in town tonight or on Monday come and see the river boys perform at the Exhibition Centre. They perform from noon, Mondays.

07.01.2022 Lunch special’s today - Fresh Asparagus and Walnut Salad with a vinaigrette dressing.

07.01.2022 ART4AG Exhibition is now on display at the Back O Bourke Information & Exhibition Centre until Nov 6th. The exhibition is a photographic exhibition by amateur and professional photographers from around the region, including Burren Junction, Nevertire, Nyngan, Coonamble, Warren, Gilgandra, Cobar, Balladoran, Coolabah, Walgett and Mungindi. It is an opportunity for people living in regional agricultural communities to celebrate their lifestyle as part of National Agriculture... Day. We are open Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm

06.01.2022 Due to unforeseen circumstances our cafe will be closed today- (reopening on Monday) however, the Visitor Information & Exhibition Centre is always open everyday including over this long weekend from 9am to 5pm. If you haven’t already, call in and see the new travelling ART4AG Photography Exhibition on display or take a tour through the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre. #backobourke #bourke #visitbourke

06.01.2022 Call the staff at the Exhibition Centre to find out more. 0268 721321.

06.01.2022 Back O Bourke Cafe has NEW FRESH RICE PAPER ROLLS AVAILABLE NOW!!!!! we also have Chicken, Tuna, and Salmon sushi We're open till 2PM TODAY! See you soon!

02.01.2022 This impressive building is the 'Back O'Bourke Exhibition Centre' which is where we do the Outback Show and our AAL programs. If you are planning an adventure to see the real Australia, we will be here for you until October.

01.01.2022 The Exhibition Centre had a great opening day on the 24th of October. Over 10,000 visitors have now enjoyed the Exhibition Centre.

01.01.2022 This is the last few weeks of the Luke Thomas Outback Show. Don't miss the opportunity to see the show in 2013. Excellent reviews and feedback from the many visitors that have seen the show. Thanks again Luke and Karen for visiting Bourke in 2013. https://www.facebook.com/outbackshow?fref=ts