Pooncarie
Historic port now a sleepy service town
Pooncarie is situated 1170 km west of Sydney via the
Great Western, Mid Western and Sturt Highways. The town has been known
as 'The Port' by locals since the days when it was a staging place for
the riversteamers which began plying the Darling River in 1858 en route
for Menindee and Wilcannia .
Today there is little other than a hotel, a store, a post
office and several dozen people. However, it still hosts what is
thought of as one of the better race meetings cum gymkhana in the
region every October.
Things to see:
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Fishing and Camping
Fishing and camping along the Darling is usually a
rewarding experience. The camping area at Pooncarie carries a small
charge but it is a fine location and there are facilities available
such as showers.
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Hotels
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Pooncarie Hotel/Motel
Tarcoola St
Pooncarie
NSW
2649
Telephone: (03) 5029 5205
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Restaurants
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Pooncarie Hotel/Motel
Tarcoola St
Pooncarie
NSW
2649
Telephone: (03) 5029 5205
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